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littlemissmartypants

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9. Attention is our most vital tool.
Sun May 18, 2025, 08:06 PM
May 2025

Last edited Sun May 18, 2025, 11:43 PM - Edit history (1)

Whatever one focuses their attention on they strengthen. I'd rather we used our most vital tool with more discretion.

We could sell ice cream and balloons, too. Provide free video games, hot dogs or give away Girl Scout cookies which are all forms of external motivation aka payment for participating.

We need people who believe in a higher calling. The focus on payment for participation is part of what got is in this mess to begin with.

People need to be motivated by the inner desire for justice and not bribed by their wish to see celebrities without having to pay for the privilege.

YMMV and of course, it appears that you don't agree. That's your prerogative.

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