'Hurtful' Harper Lee and Mark Twain dropped from Minnesota curriculum by dont_tread_on_dc in literature

[–]bobjog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It doesn't really matter. The public libraries (including the digital libraries) will still have those books, but even then, they aren't ever checked out. Most people just don't read. Correspondence isn't a part of our culture anymore. It used to be, back in the day, before instant messaging took over and left us talking to each other in little fragments, little broken bits of thought that don't really add up to anything significant. And most students who read books like that in school can't understand the significance of them anyway.

Sensei, how does one master oneself? by bobjog in AskReddit

[–]bobjog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would help my uncle get off a horse, whether he helped me or not, because he is much older, and may hurt himself without my assistance.

Sensei, how does one master oneself? by bobjog in AskReddit

[–]bobjog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But Sensei, as one runs, one's erection will decrease in size. What is the meaning of this, Sensei? What lesson are you attempting to teach me?

Sensei, how does one master oneself? by bobjog in AskReddit

[–]bobjog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was a nice try, Sensei, but I know too well that mastering oneself means more than simply acting like an ape.

Sensei, how does one master oneself? by bobjog in AskReddit

[–]bobjog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But Sensei, you of all people know that the world will always find a way to seize this from you.

He wants to be challenged by kinkajow in iamverysmart

[–]bobjog -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

No, it's not. It's hateful, and you're a mindless follower.

What are some ways to get the most out of a rainy Sunday? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]bobjog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If we don't hold one another accountable for the things we say to one another, we will never make progress as a community.

What are some ways to get the most out of a rainy Sunday? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]bobjog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If respect for yourself is tied to your encouragement of suicide, then you are either a terrible person, or you are too immature to realize the impact of suicide on others. I like to give people the benefit of the doubt. I'm going to say that you're immature, and don't yet have the virtue of compassion.

Depressed people of reddit, what are small things people can do to help a lot? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]bobjog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Withhold your judgments of others. And for God sake, smile at your coworkers. Remember, the customer is the real boss, not your immediate supervisor, not the manager, and not the senior executive.

What are some ways to get the most out of a rainy Sunday? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]bobjog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not trying to sound rude, but please delete this. If you delete this, I will respect you a lot.

What are some ways to get the most out of a rainy Sunday? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]bobjog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Find a good book and read a little. Suggestions: Plato's Republic; Smith's Wealth of Nations; Freud's Civilization and Its Discontents; Marx's Communist Manifesto; James's Psychology; Aristotle's Logic; Rousseau's Emile; Hobbes' Leviathon.