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Is there now a lack of personal responsibility?

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niknak1234 · 02/04/2026 14:52

Is there now a lack of personal responsibility?

Another thread inspired me to ask this question.

Now don't get me wrong there have been events over the last few years that have increased the cost of living. COVID, Truss budget, Ukraine/Russia, Iran etc.

Now I am by no means denying they haven't had a big impact, but are people using them to avoid failings in their lives?

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niknak1234 · 02/04/2026 15:02

I can't buy a house because of Trump, Putin, etc.

That's an example.

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Tillow4ever · 02/04/2026 14:57

Oh yeah. I’m always late to work because of Russia invading Ukraine….

You are really going to have to give some examples if you want to persuade us you’re right. I seriously can’t think of anyone ignoring a blatantly personal cause of something and blaming an outside event.

DinoLil · 02/04/2026 14:54

Are you feeling that you have a lack of personal responsibility?