Is mankind iherently evil?

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All beings are born on a mission to survive and thrive. All natural decisions they make are directly or indirectly related to that motive.

Right, more correctly:

All organisms are born on a mission to survive and reproduce. All natural decisions they make are directly or indirectly related to that motive. All organisms struggle to survive.

Struggle might be a little strong. I haven't really struggled since I left the womb. A few tight spots here and there along the way - but I wouldn't call life a struggle; just a little work here and there.

Now the innocents in Somalia, Darfur, etc; that's struggling. But even that is a localized situation.

On a macro scale, the human species is not struggling. It appears the danger of us becoming extinct anytime soon is very very small.

On a micro scale, some coast, some work, and some struggle. Same as it ever was.

" . . . the lust for power can be just as completely satisfied by suggesting people into loving their servitude as by flogging them and kicking them into obedience." -- Aldous Huxley

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People as an aggregate are stupid, selfish, and short-sighted. Individuals however, can be better sometimes...

Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW.

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Is mankind iherently evil?

yes....this is why we create laws

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I believe that everyone has a certain amount of goodness, as well as, a certain amount of badness in them. You could average it out and dumb it down to a single number ranging from -10 (pure evil) to +10 (pure good) per person. With that, I believe:

* No one's -10 or +10.

* If you add up all the numbers from all the people of the world, you'll get a result near zero. That means for every asshole, there's a good person and vice versa.

* People tend to linger on the negative more than the positive.

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The only creatures I trust anymore are animals.

My cats are plotting a violent overthrow of my kingdom. They are inherently evil

"...And once you're gone, you can't come back
When you're out of the blue and into the black."
Neil Young

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The only creatures I trust anymore are animals.

My cats are plotting a violent overthrow of my kingdom. They are inherently evil

EXCERPTS FROM A DOG'S DIARY

Day number 180
8:00 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
9:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
9:40 am - OH BOY! A WALK! MY FAVORITE!
10:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
11:30 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
12:00 noon - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
1:00 pm - OH BOY! THE YARD! MY FAVORITE!
4:00 pm - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
5:00 PM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
5:30 PM - OH BOY! MOM! MY FAVORITE!

Day number 181
8:00 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
9:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
9:40 am - OH BOY! A WALK! MY FAVORITE!
10:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
11:30 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
12:00 noon - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
1:00 pm - OH BOY! THE YARD! MY FAVORITE!
4:00 pm - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
5:00 PM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
5:30 PM - OH BOY! MOM! MY FAVORITE!

Day number 182
8:00 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
9:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
9:40 am - OH BOY! A WALK! MY FAVORITE!

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DAY 752 - My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while I am forced to eat dry cereal. The only thing that keeps me going is the hope of escape, and the mild satisfaction I get from ruining the occasional piece of furniture. Tomorrow I may eat another houseplant.

DAY 761 - Today my attempt to kill my captors by weaving around their feet while they were walking almost succeeded, must try this at the top of the stairs. In an attempt to disgust and repulse these vile oppressors, I once again induced myself to vomit on their favorite chair ... must try this on their bed.

DAY 765 - Decapitated a mouse and brought them the headless body, in attempt to make them aware of what I am capable of, and to try to strike fear into their hearts. They only cooed and condescended about what a good little cat I was...Hmmm. Not working according to plan.

DAY 768 - I am finally aware of how sadistic they are. For no good reason I was chosen for the water torture. This time however it included a burning foamy chemical called "shampoo." What sick minds could invent such a liquid. My only consolation is the piece of thumb still stuck between my teeth.

DAY 771 - There was some sort of gathering of their accomplices. I was placed in solitary throughout the event. However, I could hear the noise and smell the foul odor of the glass tubes they call "beer". More importantly I overheard that my confinement was due to MY power of "allergies." Must learn what this is and how to use it to my advantage.

DAY 774 - I am convinced the other captives are flunkies and maybe snitches. The dog is routinely released and seems more than happy to return. He is obviously a half-wit. The bird on the other hand has got to be an informant, and speaks with them regularly. I am certain he reports my every move. Due to his current placement in the metal room his safety is assured. But I can wait, it is only a matter of time...

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EXCERPTS FROM A DOG'S DIARY ..... EXCERPTS FROM A CAT'S DIARY

I'm in freaking pain from laughing so damn hard. Did you write that or find it on the web?

Edit to add, I googled and found it. Man, that's funny.

"...And once you're gone, you can't come back
When you're out of the blue and into the black."
Neil Young

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EXCERPTS FROM A DOG'S DIARY ..... EXCERPTS FROM A CAT'S DIARY

I'm in freaking pain from laughing so damn hard. Did you write that or find it on the web?

Edit to add, I googled and found it. Man, that's funny.

Just got my hunting dog(puppy) back from the vet today. He's a CONEHEAD. LOL. Should we take this to the pussy BONFIRE?

I hold it true, whate'er befall;
I feel it, when I sorrow most;
'Tis better to have loved and lost
Than never to have loved at all.

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EXCERPTS FROM A DOG'S DIARY ..... EXCERPTS FROM A CAT'S DIARY

I'm in freaking pain from laughing so damn hard. Did you write that or find it on the web?

Edit to add, I googled and found it. Man, that's funny.

Just got my hunting dog(puppy) back from the vet today. He's a CONEHEAD. LOL. Should we take this to the pussy BONFIRE?

GUNS!!!!GUNS!!!!GUNS!!!!!
There I saved this thread from being cast into Bonfire Hell.
Y'all can thank me.

"...And once you're gone, you can't come back
When you're out of the blue and into the black."
Neil Young

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Did you write that or find it on the web?

I wish I was that funny. Where I copied/pasted from didn't have a source. I should have clarified it wasn't me though. I was in a rush.

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