That makes decision making easy. Just look for the most unpleasant thing and then do that. Since by this definition what we want to do isn’t what we should do, if we always do the polar opposite of our own desires we will always be doing the right thing.
Catfeet Premium Member over 13 years ago
Sure, like that could ever happen!
GROG Premium Member over 13 years ago
Sure, like when pigs fly.
x_Tech over 13 years ago
Joe, then it’s time to re-examine the question.
gobblingup Premium Member over 13 years ago
My kids always want broccoli for dinner. Does that count?
kab2rb over 13 years ago
Wish we adults could do this.
DjGuardian over 13 years ago
If only more parents had that kind of discussion with their kids.
Well, if only there were enough parents who knew that and acted upon it that could actually teach it to their kids as a result.
John Willis Premium Member over 13 years ago
Ever notice how much dad looks like James?
bmonk over 13 years ago
If what you want to do matches what you ought to do–you are virtuous.
But don’t worry. In a few minutes, something will come up that will not be so easy to choose.
COWBOY7 over 13 years ago
Fat chance, Joe!
vldazzle over 13 years ago
lovely!
steelersneo about 13 years ago
That makes decision making easy. Just look for the most unpleasant thing and then do that. Since by this definition what we want to do isn’t what we should do, if we always do the polar opposite of our own desires we will always be doing the right thing.