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[–] 11 points 1 year ago (4 children)

I wouldn't say those two things are mutually exclusive, Trump is dumber than shit and also a raging malicious bastard. The Nazis were both malicious as hell and stupid as fuck.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    I would argue that malice is born from stupidity.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    I would say the opposite. At least for the basis of this train of thought. That maliciousness makes one single-minded in their ideals and goals, which inevitably devolves into "Get mine, fuck them". Which is inherently destructive, both for the person in question and those around them.

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    But why? Just calling things dumb, or stupid, or idiotic without any explanation is just a grade school way of saying "I don't like a thing". Without seeking a way to understand, and thus overcome it, it's always just going to be "I'm smart and they're dumb", which is often the argument of those you'd criticize of "inherent stupidity".

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