Lawrence Bailey77 said:I find myself thinking about those people on a daily basis... honestly, I couldn't care less about the usual nonsense—corruption, pedophilia, crime, murder, fraud, or the exploitation of the poor and helpless. I don't even notice the individuals scavenging through trash in this lovely society I call home... but if someone reaches into a dumpster, gets a handful of dog excrement on them, and shouts "to hell with this," I can't help but feel a certain pity. I suppose I wish things were more like they used to be, when a local beat cop might have knocked some sense into them with a nightstick just to ensure they never thought about swearing—let alone digging through garbage—ever again. It’s quite a shame that scavenging isn't outlawed everywhere from New York to Los Angeles; perhaps we should protect the entire United States from these scavengers. If they aren't satisfied with their money, then they really shouldn't pollute this beautiful culture with their profanity.
.. though, I suppose if the pedophiles, rapists, and other polished gentlemen—the politicians, for instance—are wearing well-tailored suits, I find it much easier to overlook even the most repulsive curses... whenever I hear the sweet lies of hypocritical small-town types, especially their endless chatter about the weather or how important certain sporting events are... my heart practically leaps, and I feel a sudden surge of vitality. It is an inexhaustible source of positive energy, I guess. I am truly glad that I maintain such a positive outlook and continue to view life through a black-and-white lens... ☕
Good grief. It’s just petty small-mindedness all around. We tear apart the criminals, the predators, the killers, the politicians... while acting like those of us who are just "regular people" are the ones suffering. Everyone wants the "bad guys" sent straight to the gallows, the electric chair, or a bullet to the head. That’s supposedly the "best" way, right? Because that’s how we prove our "humanity" toward others. It’s really just an escape from ourselves—an inability to actually face our own issues—so why not spice things up by viewing everything in stark black and white?
Thinking about people is total crap compared to actually
knowing them. Having the actual willpower to
listen to those "bad" people might be the bridge from
thinking to truly
knowing. But let's be honest, who actually wants to deal with that? Everything is a mess, we're all a mess, and nothing makes any sense. Maybe the easiest thing would be to line everyone up—the "good" and the "bad" alike—against a wall, give them a cheerful laugh and a middle finger, and then finish the job with an illegally obtained AK-47. We're all hypocrites, we're all selfish, we're all angry... There is a massive difference between looking at the world realistically and giving up, versus looking at the world realistically without throwing in the towel. But hey, it's hard to get out of your own chair and go sit in someone else's. I get it.
btw. welcome back Faqi,
you little prick 😁🙂