On 4/13/2017 2:40 PM, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
> On 13/04/17 19:19, rickman wrote:
>> On 4/13/2017 2:14 PM, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
>>> On 13/04/17 18:33, Mike Fleming wrote:
>>>> In article , The Natural Philosopher
>>>>  writes:
>>>>
>>>>> In my life I have observed that  all the help in the world is of no
>>>>> use
>>>>> to someone who *wants* to be a victim. For some being a victim is
>>>>> better
>>>>> than being a nonentity.
>>>>>
>>>>> The political success and practical failure of Socialism is a
>>>>> testament
>>>>> to that principle.
>>>>
>>>> Oh do fuck off, you imbecile.
>>>>
>>> Touched a nerve did I?
>>
>> This group doesn't even have interesting flame wars.  You guys are all
>> rank amateurs.  None of you should ever even attempt to argue with
>> anyone.  You just make yourselves look bad.
>>
> Its not about flaming, its about someone who asked for help but didn't
> want any when it was offered.
>
> Dylan summed it up
> 'cares not to come any higher,
> but rather drag you down in the hole
> that he's in
> And its alright
> And I put no fault
> On anyone
> Who lives in a vault
> But its all right, ma
> If I cant please him

If that was all there was to it, fine.  But you are only replying for
the drama.  Your Dylan quote pretty much demonstrates that.

My girlfriend's niece is like that.  She argues by text message with her
mom because she loves the drama.

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Rick C

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