Pacifist For Life

Pacifist For Life

The problem with ultimatums

it's really hard to get what you want with an ultimatum.

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Scott C. Dunn
Aug 20, 2025
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Every now and again, I receive an ultimatum. I live such a peaceful life now, that they’re actually pretty rare for me so I don’t get ultimatums much anymore. I think I’ve never been in the habit of giving ultimatums because I never saw them as a practical use of personal power.

An ultimatum is a threat to carry o…

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