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Denninmi

(6,581 posts)
Thu Oct 17, 2013, 01:36 PM Oct 2013

One goal in my life - not to be a dick.

I think that's a fine goal. Treat people with respect. Be kind and polite to them. Instead of looking down on people who have problems, who are less fortunate, who are in trouble, treat them with dignity and offer them a helping hand. Be kind to animals. And kids. Set a good example. Spend time thinking of ways to make the planet a better place. Be the kind of man who, when I die, people will say "he was a good man, it is a loss."

Oh, and a really big one -- never vote Republican. Never. That makes you a dick for sure.

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One goal in my life - not to be a dick. (Original Post) Denninmi Oct 2013 OP
Like you, I follow the philosphy of Elwood P. Dowd DoBotherMe Oct 2013 #1

DoBotherMe

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1. Like you, I follow the philosphy of Elwood P. Dowd
Thu Oct 17, 2013, 01:44 PM
Oct 2013
Years ago my mother used to say to me, she'd say, "In this world, Elwood, you must be," — she always called me Elwood — "In this world, you must be oh so smart, or oh so pleasant." Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. You may quote me.
Dana ; )
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