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Participantpublicdefender,
So true. People forget that humans have been “civilized” for less than 1% of our existence on this planet. 99% of our genetic wiring still remains from our hunting and gathering days. We’re just beasts with computers in nicer clothes and cars. Many people like to convince themselves that they are “above the (inherited evolutionary) fray.” Personally, I have no illusions regarding the true (inherited evolutionary) nature of humanity – which is neither good nor bad, but rather just “is.” I find it liberating to accept and embrace human flaws – life’s a lot more fun and far less disappointing.
Participantpublicdefender,
So true. People forget that humans have been “civilized” for less than 1% of our existence on this planet. 99% of our genetic wiring still remains from our hunting and gathering days. We’re just beasts with computers in nicer clothes and cars. Many people like to convince themselves that they are “above the (inherited evolutionary) fray.” Personally, I have no illusions regarding the true (inherited evolutionary) nature of humanity – which is neither good nor bad, but rather just “is.” I find it liberating to accept and embrace human flaws – life’s a lot more fun and far less disappointing.
Participantpublicdefender,
So true. People forget that humans have been “civilized” for less than 1% of our existence on this planet. 99% of our genetic wiring still remains from our hunting and gathering days. We’re just beasts with computers in nicer clothes and cars. Many people like to convince themselves that they are “above the (inherited evolutionary) fray.” Personally, I have no illusions regarding the true (inherited evolutionary) nature of humanity – which is neither good nor bad, but rather just “is.” I find it liberating to accept and embrace human flaws – life’s a lot more fun and far less disappointing.
ParticipantMarion: “It isn’t what this thread is about, so I won’t even argue your view of kids except to say that someone that doesn’t want to see kids running around is scary to me. No judgement of you, it’s just plain cold and scary. Kids are the best part of this world.”
In my view kids are not the best part of this world. They’re anchors that restrict freedom and adventure. But that’s just my view, obviously not shared by the majority or yourself. But that’s ok. Different strokes for different folks. That you find anyone who doesn’t want kids “cold and scary” is patently ridiculous (and hysterically funny). But, of course, you’re free to hold such a misconception. In fact, it benefits those of us who have no interest in kids because our frigid-scary natures will (hopefully) scare the likes of you away, thus reducing the odds of our ever having to interact on any level save an internet forum.
ParticipantMarion: “It isn’t what this thread is about, so I won’t even argue your view of kids except to say that someone that doesn’t want to see kids running around is scary to me. No judgement of you, it’s just plain cold and scary. Kids are the best part of this world.”
In my view kids are not the best part of this world. They’re anchors that restrict freedom and adventure. But that’s just my view, obviously not shared by the majority or yourself. But that’s ok. Different strokes for different folks. That you find anyone who doesn’t want kids “cold and scary” is patently ridiculous (and hysterically funny). But, of course, you’re free to hold such a misconception. In fact, it benefits those of us who have no interest in kids because our frigid-scary natures will (hopefully) scare the likes of you away, thus reducing the odds of our ever having to interact on any level save an internet forum.
ParticipantMarion: “It isn’t what this thread is about, so I won’t even argue your view of kids except to say that someone that doesn’t want to see kids running around is scary to me. No judgement of you, it’s just plain cold and scary. Kids are the best part of this world.”
In my view kids are not the best part of this world. They’re anchors that restrict freedom and adventure. But that’s just my view, obviously not shared by the majority or yourself. But that’s ok. Different strokes for different folks. That you find anyone who doesn’t want kids “cold and scary” is patently ridiculous (and hysterically funny). But, of course, you’re free to hold such a misconception. In fact, it benefits those of us who have no interest in kids because our frigid-scary natures will (hopefully) scare the likes of you away, thus reducing the odds of our ever having to interact on any level save an internet forum.
ParticipantMarion: “It isn’t what this thread is about, so I won’t even argue your view of kids except to say that someone that doesn’t want to see kids running around is scary to me. No judgement of you, it’s just plain cold and scary. Kids are the best part of this world.”
In my view kids are not the best part of this world. They’re anchors that restrict freedom and adventure. But that’s just my view, obviously not shared by the majority or yourself. But that’s ok. Different strokes for different folks. That you find anyone who doesn’t want kids “cold and scary” is patently ridiculous (and hysterically funny). But, of course, you’re free to hold such a misconception. In fact, it benefits those of us who have no interest in kids because our frigid-scary natures will (hopefully) scare the likes of you away, thus reducing the odds of our ever having to interact on any level save an internet forum.
ParticipantMarion: “It isn’t what this thread is about, so I won’t even argue your view of kids except to say that someone that doesn’t want to see kids running around is scary to me. No judgement of you, it’s just plain cold and scary. Kids are the best part of this world.”
In my view kids are not the best part of this world. They’re anchors that restrict freedom and adventure. But that’s just my view, obviously not shared by the majority or yourself. But that’s ok. Different strokes for different folks. That you find anyone who doesn’t want kids “cold and scary” is patently ridiculous (and hysterically funny). But, of course, you’re free to hold such a misconception. In fact, it benefits those of us who have no interest in kids because our frigid-scary natures will (hopefully) scare the likes of you away, thus reducing the odds of our ever having to interact on any level save an internet forum.
ParticipantMarion: “I don’t agree with this. You’re generalizing women.”
Yes, I’m generalizing. Hence my use of “IN GENERAL TERMS” – in capitals, no less. There are exceptions to every rule.
Marion: “In today’s world, there are those of us who don’t care what our significant other makes. I’m one of them… Not only do I not need a man to provide it for me, but I don’t want him to.”
I find this rich in irony considering your initial post. Consider this: Would any man – I repeat, any man – even consider posting anything in even the same galaxy as what you wrote in your initial post here? That’s a rhetorical question.
Marion: “And what’s this about kids being a bad idea? I guess we should let the human race die out then.”
I’m indifferent to the human race. Don’t get me wrong, I greatly enjoy being a human and don’t want other humans to die out while I’m still alive. But, in the big picture, humans are nothing more than the species that happens to be at the top of the food chain on planet earth at this moment in time. In the whole scheme of the universe, humans are… well… quite irrelevant. Thus, the extinction of the human race – which is inevitable at some point – is no big deal to me. Although I sympathize with your view – it’s common for members of a particular group to mistakenly overemphasize their own importance as part of a greater whole.
ParticipantMarion: “I don’t agree with this. You’re generalizing women.”
Yes, I’m generalizing. Hence my use of “IN GENERAL TERMS” – in capitals, no less. There are exceptions to every rule.
Marion: “In today’s world, there are those of us who don’t care what our significant other makes. I’m one of them… Not only do I not need a man to provide it for me, but I don’t want him to.”
I find this rich in irony considering your initial post. Consider this: Would any man – I repeat, any man – even consider posting anything in even the same galaxy as what you wrote in your initial post here? That’s a rhetorical question.
Marion: “And what’s this about kids being a bad idea? I guess we should let the human race die out then.”
I’m indifferent to the human race. Don’t get me wrong, I greatly enjoy being a human and don’t want other humans to die out while I’m still alive. But, in the big picture, humans are nothing more than the species that happens to be at the top of the food chain on planet earth at this moment in time. In the whole scheme of the universe, humans are… well… quite irrelevant. Thus, the extinction of the human race – which is inevitable at some point – is no big deal to me. Although I sympathize with your view – it’s common for members of a particular group to mistakenly overemphasize their own importance as part of a greater whole.
ParticipantMarion: “I don’t agree with this. You’re generalizing women.”
Yes, I’m generalizing. Hence my use of “IN GENERAL TERMS” – in capitals, no less. There are exceptions to every rule.
Marion: “In today’s world, there are those of us who don’t care what our significant other makes. I’m one of them… Not only do I not need a man to provide it for me, but I don’t want him to.”
I find this rich in irony considering your initial post. Consider this: Would any man – I repeat, any man – even consider posting anything in even the same galaxy as what you wrote in your initial post here? That’s a rhetorical question.
Marion: “And what’s this about kids being a bad idea? I guess we should let the human race die out then.”
I’m indifferent to the human race. Don’t get me wrong, I greatly enjoy being a human and don’t want other humans to die out while I’m still alive. But, in the big picture, humans are nothing more than the species that happens to be at the top of the food chain on planet earth at this moment in time. In the whole scheme of the universe, humans are… well… quite irrelevant. Thus, the extinction of the human race – which is inevitable at some point – is no big deal to me. Although I sympathize with your view – it’s common for members of a particular group to mistakenly overemphasize their own importance as part of a greater whole.
ParticipantMarion: “I don’t agree with this. You’re generalizing women.”
Yes, I’m generalizing. Hence my use of “IN GENERAL TERMS” – in capitals, no less. There are exceptions to every rule.
Marion: “In today’s world, there are those of us who don’t care what our significant other makes. I’m one of them… Not only do I not need a man to provide it for me, but I don’t want him to.”
I find this rich in irony considering your initial post. Consider this: Would any man – I repeat, any man – even consider posting anything in even the same galaxy as what you wrote in your initial post here? That’s a rhetorical question.
Marion: “And what’s this about kids being a bad idea? I guess we should let the human race die out then.”
I’m indifferent to the human race. Don’t get me wrong, I greatly enjoy being a human and don’t want other humans to die out while I’m still alive. But, in the big picture, humans are nothing more than the species that happens to be at the top of the food chain on planet earth at this moment in time. In the whole scheme of the universe, humans are… well… quite irrelevant. Thus, the extinction of the human race – which is inevitable at some point – is no big deal to me. Although I sympathize with your view – it’s common for members of a particular group to mistakenly overemphasize their own importance as part of a greater whole.
ParticipantMarion: “I don’t agree with this. You’re generalizing women.”
Yes, I’m generalizing. Hence my use of “IN GENERAL TERMS” – in capitals, no less. There are exceptions to every rule.
Marion: “In today’s world, there are those of us who don’t care what our significant other makes. I’m one of them… Not only do I not need a man to provide it for me, but I don’t want him to.”
I find this rich in irony considering your initial post. Consider this: Would any man – I repeat, any man – even consider posting anything in even the same galaxy as what you wrote in your initial post here? That’s a rhetorical question.
Marion: “And what’s this about kids being a bad idea? I guess we should let the human race die out then.”
I’m indifferent to the human race. Don’t get me wrong, I greatly enjoy being a human and don’t want other humans to die out while I’m still alive. But, in the big picture, humans are nothing more than the species that happens to be at the top of the food chain on planet earth at this moment in time. In the whole scheme of the universe, humans are… well… quite irrelevant. Thus, the extinction of the human race – which is inevitable at some point – is no big deal to me. Although I sympathize with your view – it’s common for members of a particular group to mistakenly overemphasize their own importance as part of a greater whole.
ParticipantMarion: “Any man in a relationship with me will understand that I’m am the only female he’ll be getting his milk from.”
I would add to the end of that sentence: “or so long as he can fool me into believing that’s actually the case.”
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