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You see what you want to see and what the news shows you. There are still A LOT of good people out there. I think the average person just doesn't notice them or chooses not to see them because it's easier to "abandon all hope."

I'd say there are probably more good people than bad, it's just the world (or at least America) chooses to focus on the not good people.
 
This is another reason why I think the cultural shift towards hyper-individualism, is bad. I feel like this is what's causing all of these problems.

It's also why, lately it occurred to me what bothers me about a lot of conservatives/Republicans/Libertarians -
a lot of them are hyper-individualists, and also, a lot of them are egotists too. They are for hyper-individualism because they believe they are inherently stronger/smarter/better than everyone else, so they want survival of the fittest because that's what they think will benefit them the most. Hyper-individualism and egotism/cockiness/cold and aloofness/a sense of smug superiority/etc., seem to go hand in hand.

I've never been able to relate to, or like, egotists, because I've never felt like I had any justification for being an egotist myself. I never felt like I was better than anyone at anything, or at least not enough for it to really make any difference. Instead I found myself insulted and treated contemptuously by hyper-individualists/egotists, so I've always disliked them because of it.

Also I thought egotism was morally wrong, like even if you are stronger/better at something, it was supposed to speak for itself and you weren't supposed to brag about it, because one it's rude, two, you can lose physical strength/money/whatever else at any time, and three, if you have to act all cocky about something it makes you seem like you're actually insecure about it.

And I thought the whole point of civilization was that together we were greater than the sum of our parts, we could accomplish more together, and have a better quality of life together. I thought it was more advanced than "every man for himself".

At least part of my desire to be good at something, is a desire to prove them wrong about me, and in doing so, to tell them to piss off once and for all.


(PS - Don't get me wrong, I think the Democrats have their issues as well. I feel like their problem is, they say they're for the little guy, but that's it, they just say it. Then they turn around and do the same things the Republicans do, just not as extremely.)
 
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Yes, some people care and no some people don't care. Then there are people who care and don't care. People are just being people. 'These days' are no different from past times. There are just more people and everything is more in your face. There will always be more and newer of everything in this world and people are just that. We are not, have never been, and will never be not infallible.
 
When i was a kid something happened which would be the catalyst for a huge chain reaction leading to dissociation from just about everyone. I just lost almost everyone ive ever known, and after a while you just get sick of it, and fail to see the point of any of it anymore. To most im like a brick wall, and i am super self centered cause there simply arent many left to care about.

There is a sole exception though.
 
When i was a kid something happened which would be the catalyst for a huge chain reaction leading to dissociation from just about everyone. I just lost almost everyone ive ever known, and after a while you just get sick of it, and fail to see the point of any of it anymore. To most im like a brick wall, and i am super self centered cause there simply arent many left to care about.

There is a sole exception though.
I understand your situation maybe because you explained it more to me, its ok to feel these ways, sometimes we all wish to shut ourselves off from people. Especially those who wish ill will towards us, I am glad that you are not completely shut off though because then I would never have had the pleasure of meet you, and that would have been a real same because you are a great person. Don't give up on people some are not bad, and you have so much to give, to teach and this world has so much to offer we just have to see it through the darkness there is light no matter how hard it is to see. I have met some truly wonderful people in my journey through life and you are one of those some with even more tragic circumstances then me, but they taught me how to appreciate what little I have. I hope that you have a wonderful day :)
 
I understand your situation maybe because you explained it more to me, its ok to feel these ways, sometimes we all wish to shut ourselves off from people. Especially those who wish ill will towards us, I am glad that you are not completely shut off though because then I would never have had the pleasure of meet you, and that would have been a real same because you are a great person. Don't give up on people some are not bad, and you have so much to give, to teach and this world has so much to offer we just have to see it through the darkness there is light no matter how hard it is to see. I have met some truly wonderful people in my journey through life and you are one of those some with even more tragic circumstances then me, but they taught me how to appreciate what little I have. I hope that you have a wonderful day :)
Thank you, you are genuinly kindhearted :)
 

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