One of the most vital attitudes one can maintain towards anyone wielding power – be it politician, preacher, or pop star – is cynicism. By this I don't mean relentless negativity, but instead a continually-applied skepticism about motives, means, and justifications. When these folks make their grand proclamations, they may indeed be right about what they say, and they may indeed be honest, and they may indeed be speaking in good faith…but then again, they may not.
2022: Huzzah For Cynicism!
2022: Huzzah For Cynicism!
2022: Huzzah For Cynicism!
One of the most vital attitudes one can maintain towards anyone wielding power – be it politician, preacher, or pop star – is cynicism. By this I don't mean relentless negativity, but instead a continually-applied skepticism about motives, means, and justifications. When these folks make their grand proclamations, they may indeed be right about what they say, and they may indeed be honest, and they may indeed be speaking in good faith…but then again, they may not.