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Bertram Scharpf <lists <at> bertram-scharpf.de> writes: |
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> this is off-topic and it is not meant as a contribution to |
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> an escalation. |
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It's quite painful to watch anyone suffer. |
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> > I have not had a job in 4 years. |
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> This is no fun. I can tell you. And it is not neccessarily |
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> your own fault. Although Alans posts give rise to the |
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> suspicion that it is, it also may be the other way round. |
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It's a global problem/challenge to keep 7+ billion folks employed |
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and otherwise engaged in valid pursuits of life and happiness. No doubt |
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he is wrestling with a few demons..... |
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> It's wrong to judge if you haven't experienced it. You won't |
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> judge if you have experienced it. I beware of criticising |
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> Alan and I know why I do so and why I will do so for the |
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> rest of my life. It's not a beam that is in Alan's eye. |
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As one with deep christian values, since early childhood, I am |
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a sucker for those in need. Yes, sometimes it is often total BS, |
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but most often, not. Sometimes it is easier to help this sort of |
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person, locally. But the 'reach out' to total strangers across the |
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net is often valid. Too hard to tell. Often that caustic tone |
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is a reflection of deep pain, just like a wounded animal down to |
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their last instinct to 'lash out'. Then there is Nietzsche and that |
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school of thought. |
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You'd hope that someone local to him is helping him sort through these |
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issues. Maybe volunteer work (at his keyboard) to help others |
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would be some good therapy...... |
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No matter how you slice it, it's painful to read. |
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hth, |
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James |
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