It’s Not Your Fault, It’s an Addiction
According to this article, if you can’t budget your finances and control your spending, it’s not your fault. It’s an addiction you have to spending. Really? Yah, really.
Everyday people seem to be having more and more personal problems and even more reasons surface on why those problems aren’t their fault. Let’s take a look at some of the shit that’s floating around these days.
So you maxed out your credit cards and spent your rent money on that Hermes bag? It’s ok, it’s not your fault. You’re addicted to shopping. It’s the fault of the capitalist economy that pushes you to spend your money. Forget that you blew your last paycheck on a HD flatpanel TV and you drive a leased 5 series.
So you weigh 500 lbs and haven’t seen your penis without using a mirror in years? It’s ok, it’s not your fault. You’re addicted to food. It’s the fault of the restaurant industry for not making healthier food for you to eat. Forget that you have cheeseburgers and soda for breakfast and the only time you move at speeds faster than “walk” is at the buffet line at the Bellagio.
So you gambled away your entire life’s savings and now you’re homeless on the street? It’s ok, it’s not your fault. You’re addicted to gambling. It’s the fault of the casinos for not restraining you and making gambling so easily accessible. Forget that you’re worse at poker than Choi, hit on hard 17’s, and never listen to Wesley Snipes’ advice on how to win at roulette.
Of course some of you will argue that there are legitimate addictions and I would agree. Maybe a physical or chemical dependency that your body develops for a substance or shit like that. But the majority of these “addictions” we hear about lately are just lame excuses for people that just have a serious lack of self control. And once you start making excuses for them, the floodgates are going to bust open.
So you have an urge to beat up people? It’s ok, it’s not your fault. You’re addicted to violence.
So you have an urge to steal shit? It’s ok, it’s not your fault. You’re addicted to shopping, and not paying for it.
So you play video games 8 hours a day and ignore all your other responsibilities? It’s ok, it’s not my fault. I’m addicted to WoW.
Oh and one last thing. Dongmei Li needs to be punched in the face. Thanks. Bye.
