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canetoad

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8. An essay I once read

Reply to tavernier (Original post)

Sat May 23, 2026, 04:25 AM

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Described resentment as, by far, the most destructive emotion.

It's the main tool of rags like the Daily Mail, Fox News, Murdoch tabloids; stir up the low information readers. Get them angry and resentful. You can be cheerful and positive without being a Candide.

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