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Thu Jan-28-10 09:55 AM
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Any shrinks out there. I'd like to know what causes assholery. |
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I've known lots of them. I'm sure you have too. Is it learned? Is it inherited? It's very annoying.
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Thu Jan-28-10 11:21 AM
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1. Privilege, usually. n/t |
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Thu Jan-28-10 12:18 PM
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4. I believe this is the best explanation |
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Thu Jan-28-10 12:21 PM
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5. Republicanism, preferably of the religious variety. |
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Thu Jan-28-10 03:30 PM
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Edited on Thu Jan-28-10 03:31 PM by Javaman
moron: someone who does something wrong but doesn't know it.
idiot: someone who does something wrong but does it anyway.
jerk: someone who does something wrong, knows it's wrong but does it anyway.
fucking jerk: someone who does something wrong, knows it's wrong, does it anyway and enjoys it.
asshole: someone who purposely does something wrong, knows it's wrong, does it anyway, but not only enjoys it, but finds creative ways to make it worse.
fucking asshole: same as above but gets paid for it.
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raccoon
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Fri Jan-29-10 08:53 AM
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21. I like your definitions. nt |
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Republican: all of the above?
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Thu Jan-28-10 05:11 PM
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7. Probably the same thing that causes narcissism. |
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Thu Jan-28-10 05:21 PM
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Edited on Thu Jan-28-10 05:22 PM by Brickbat
We all get it sometimes, like the common cold.
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Thu Jan-28-10 05:24 PM
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9. all you Loungers are fucking idiots.... |
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What do you mean, assholery?
:rofl:
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Thu Jan-28-10 06:00 PM
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10. True fact: Every time Rush Limbaugh exhales, it releases a special "asshole" virus into the air. |
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The damn thing is more contagious than swine flu.
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Thu Jan-28-10 09:14 PM
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15. Hope he gets emphysema |
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Neer thought I would wish that on anyone, but he deserves it.
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Thu Jan-28-10 06:56 PM
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11. It's a skill, like anything else. Some are just journeymen. |
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Thu Jan-28-10 07:17 PM
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I developed and nurtured my native talents for decades.
I think I've finally got it down.
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Thu Jan-28-10 07:28 PM
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13. Same as the narcissism thread yesterday--both traits are caused by sheer awesomeness. |
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You can't be an asshole until you're convinced you're awesome. The only way to protect yourself from these people is to work tirelessly to lower the self esteem of everyone you meet.
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Thu Jan-28-10 09:12 PM
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14. Go to the bully on line site. They go into details about sociopaths and bullies in the workplace. It |
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Thu Jan-28-10 09:26 PM
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1 - Believing that cutting taxes on the rich will help the poor to become rich. 2 - Believing that military action anywhere on the planet for any reason makes us safe. 3 - Arguing for the sanctity of life, while see #2 above. 4 - Arguing that your ancient belief system should be given equal weight against modern science. 5 - You get the idea.
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Thu Jan-28-10 09:34 PM
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17. Serious answer: fear. |
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Same thing that causes every emotional negative manifestation of humankind since we first crawled outta the primordial ooze.
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Fri Jan-29-10 04:54 AM
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20. Some of 'em ain't smart enough to be scared. n/t |
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Fri Jan-29-10 01:47 AM
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19. Many think it is the family - Asshole parents raise asshole children. |
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But this begs the nature/nurture question.....have to get some asshole to figure that one out.
I am not a shrink, but I used to work with some. REAL assholes, if you ask me...
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Fri Jan-29-10 10:36 AM
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23. It is a medical condition, often associated with rectal-cranial inversion. |
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