Oh, it could absolutely be used for better things. But at least it's a good thing as opposed to lining his own pockets, you know? And if he has opposition, who's going to oppose "I think our city needs to be more beautiful"? With education, opponents could bitch about what it is that the kids are getting taught, or with a police force, someone could bitch about what rights they have, or do we really need it. No one's going to argue against a nicer city. So it's something, you know?
But, as I have admitted, I'm almost impressed by how royally you were screwed over. That is bad, and I totally understand your stance.
Although, I would like to point out... cynical =/= intelligent. You could be angry, sure. Angry irritated, dissatisfied, etc. are all terms that can more than apply. But someone who's cynical will never be happy, and that's not smart. That's just self-righteous. I'm not calling you self-righteous or anything, I'm just putting it out there... cynicism is not necessarily a quality to be admired or strived for. Educated is.
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Date: 2010-11-03 09:14 pm (UTC)But, as I have admitted, I'm almost impressed by how royally you were screwed over. That is bad, and I totally understand your stance.
Although, I would like to point out... cynical =/= intelligent. You could be angry, sure. Angry irritated, dissatisfied, etc. are all terms that can more than apply. But someone who's cynical will never be happy, and that's not smart. That's just self-righteous. I'm not calling you self-righteous or anything, I'm just putting it out there... cynicism is not necessarily a quality to be admired or strived for. Educated is.