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We all know the parable of the Frog and the Scorpion. The question of the day is; did the Scorpion know that he would sting the Frog while convincing him otherwise or did the Scorpion make the excuse as an afterthought as they both drowned?

We all know the parable of the Frog and the Scorpion. The question of the day is; did the Scorpion know that he would sting the Frog while convincing him otherwise or did the Scorpion make the excuse as an afterthought as they both drowned?

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[–] [deleted] • 6 pts

NO, the scorpion couldn't help betraying the frog. The promise was sincere at the time it was made. Our true nature will reveal itself...

[–] • 2 pts

I've known plenty people like this and I believe you are correct.

[–] [deleted] • 1 pt

sometimes a simple post is completely terrifying in its implications

this is one of those

[–] [deleted] • 0 pt

Indeed...the scorpion has to believe its own lie to convince.

Trust what they do; not what they say.