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What do you think of the saying 'You should always fear an ignorant friend more than and intelligent enemy''

By Excalibur Asked Sep 10 2009 2:31AM
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by Ice man on Sep 10, 2009 at 4:57 am Permalink

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I believe the statement to be true. An intelligent enemy will calculate their moves to minimize their losses, and can be somewhat predictable. An ignorant friend will misinterpret much, make irrational moves and leave your back unprotected, open to attack. +5
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Avatar Excalibur Sep, 11 2009 at 01:09 AM
Thank you Ice man. I agree.:)+6
Avatar Ice man Sep, 11 2009 at 07:20 AM
You're welcome :)

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by RosieGHM Jetpacker on Sep 10, 2009 at 3:49 am Permalink

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It confuses me. An ignorant friend may inadvertently do something to harm you but it would not be intentional so the harm could be minimal. An intelligent enemy would have the mental wherewithall to hurt you greatly, because it would be his/her intention to do you harm. I would fear the intelligent enemy more because he/she might be the type to have no conscience, no concept of "fair play" and no brakes to stop the onslaught.
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Avatar RosieGHM Jetpacker Sep, 11 2009 at 02:13 AM
Intelligent people are capable of misinterpreting as much as those who are uninformed/ignorant, especially if they are your enemy and looking for things to attack. Look at all the political shenanigans going on in Washington D.C. right now. Surely all those people aren't ignorant. Some "misinpret" purposefully...some zealots who I'm sure are intelligent, truly misinterpret because it suits their agendas. Again, just my opinion. Happy Friday! :)
Avatar Excalibur Sep, 11 2009 at 08:06 AM
I don't know Rosie. I think there are alot of ignorant people in positions of power. Just look at the Taliban!
Avatar RosieGHM Jetpacker Sep, 11 2009 at 11:55 AM
We disagree on this issue my friend. No worries. I prefer a friend, ignorant or stupid to an enemy who is intelligent/ignorant/stupid any day of the week. "Friend" is my favorite word in the whole entire world. I attribute certain properties to that word that you may not. Different strokes! :)

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by Tom47 is howling in his wolf COAT on Sep 10, 2009 at 3:11 am Permalink

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I agree. I have often been exasperated by some "friends" and have often had to bail them out of difficulties they got themselves into. Intelligent enemies are much more predictable, and often easier to deal with.
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Avatar Excalibur Sep, 11 2009 at 01:09 AM
Thank you Tom47. I think so too.:)+6

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by HaoieZ on Sep 10, 2009 at 2:52 am Permalink

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Seems to make sense. People can do the most harm when they're trying to be good.
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Avatar Excalibur Sep, 10 2009 at 03:07 AM
They certainly can.


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