Humans. Home-sapiens. Mankind. Whatever word one wishes to use in describing this evil little creature, it must be be acknowledged that it is, in fact, a despicable, vile, treacherous parasite that must eventually see its End. Of course, whoever is reading this now is probably dismissing the legitimacy of this assessment and deciding that the author of this post is some sort of a nutcase. Fair enough - I shalt waste time trying to argue my opinion to those who possess such an optimistic mentality; because no display of personal anguish or repeated disappointment with mankind is ever enough to convince these kinds of people that the best way to live life is alone. Instead, a “happy-go-lucky” mindset will prevail no matter how many encounters they have with the true side of human nature. I now recommend that those “good-natured people” turn away now: because it’s only going to get worse from here.
For those who do wish to spend a few quick minutes considering this author’s analysis (thank you), and to begin with, let me ask one question; would it be unreasonable to assume that all the Wars, treacheries, falsehoods (like church), random everyday lies, and other subtle, or unsubtle actions – which have been persistent throughout History – have not at least presented a certain “problem” with the very core Nature of who we are? Another way of asking is; are these relentless consistencies at all showing that we, human beings, are a savage creature, hell-bent on destruction and control?
Is it not safe to at least say that our History is literally awash with countless examples of misery, tyranny, monumental contentions, and the ever-irritating lie? And if we did observe and discern these cases in excruciating detail, could it also be reasonable to assert that Human Nature is close to what my initial assessment was – that is; a vile, devious, dishonest, and all-around disgusting creature, whose only accord is to “get over” on others and destroy lives?
I don’t believe there should be a problem at all with this view. In fact, I believe it to be very close to the truth. Now, that’s not to say that we (as a whole) have not had our moments to shine – and by that I mean to display some very noble and courageous actions. The Civil rights movement, for example, was a brilliant case in which there was a very large group of brave men and women who stood up for what was a justified cause. It’s just sad to me to think that even now there are those who look back on those days and say that it was unjustified….those are probably racist, near brain-dead Crypto-Nazis’ who themselves have no real argument or way of life, except to try and “explain” why another human being should be enslaved…or something like that.
That, I believe, is the Core of human nature. Not the bold defiant act of thousands of African Americans marching and protesting the streets, but that of the average, cowardly bigot who condemns without a shred of investigation.
By the way, I am making my assessment based upon a painstakingly long twenty-three years; more than enough time for me to decide another route than trust – that pathetic little concept which itself is like “love” or “hate” or any one of those other arbitrary emotions which is about as unabsolute as philosophy gets. Those are meritless little clichés that are used so indiscriminately and without any sincerity that they become lost with the glance of another coveted object. Be it a woman, neighbors car, or any glamorized product on T.V, all is needed is for the right chemicals in your body to “go off” and there it is again; “love”….”hate”….and my personal favorite - “trust.”
Back to my point, it would be a waste of my time to cite all the conflicts this World has given us, but let me cite just one; Vietnam. After the Second World War, when communism influence around the world was on the rise, the French Colony in Southern Asia ignited (funny choice of words for me) in a wide scale Revolution, with the Northern Communist Ho Chi Mien aggressively attacking the defenseless South. The interesting fact of this is that the American Empire, spear-headed by decision makers like President Eisenhower, were convinced that the civil war was in some part “their business.” And today, nearly all political intellectuals have concluded that the entire country not only wanted a Communist Government, but that the People now condemn the United States for that horrific era. And wouldn’t they? The civilians that the U.S. were supposed to be “protecting” were systematically butchered by our military. Millions ended up dead, imprisoned, poisoned, or worse. Is it any wonder that the Vietnamese call it The American War?
One of many, many examples recorded in our long and bloody History. However, this Human condition I’m describing (or ranting about) should not be limited to those occurrences that are so obviously horrible. I mean to say that Evil, and the symbiotic Man (or Woman), is usually more inclined to commit nefariousness when they believe to be able to “get away with it.” This is where Eve runs into the Garden of Eden, looks into the (supposedly….this is a figurative sentence) Omnipotent Eyes of God and says “I didn’t do it.” From there Mankind regressed from an intelligent creature into some sort of bacteria which has no conscience and no moral standards. Because every waking minute of every ticking second a person deliberately and gratuitously LIES. How unproper. But such is standard human behavior.
Perhaps then it wouldn’t be so detrimental if the lies did not effect so many people. But alas, like a pebble in the lake, it will cause a typhoon. The most recent illustration of this is our economic crisis. Naturally, the blame does not fall solely on one person or one institution, but it is altogether attributed to…yes, that’s right, the human parasite. This time showcasing an even greater degree of ignorance and greed. Ignorance for all those couples who thought (wrongly) that they could keep up the mortgage, and greed for all those insurance companies who “generously” hand out credit, before raising interest rates. A lethal combination of this sort thing has now led the World into full economic meltdown.
I would even be willing to wager that a large number of those couples who defaulted on their payments have had a recent break-up of sorts. This is nothing new, though, and the statistics that prove marriages don’t work, or last, are finally showing there absolute validity. Again, how many examples of failed marriages does one until the next person realizes it’s not the best idea? All these young kids running around believing this fairytale like notion of a wife, 2.5 kids, and the white picket fence….sorry, it’s not out there. If you need to feel enchantment and magic I suggest you go to Disneyland, preferably drunk or stoned, and with no more than two semi-unimportant friends.
As for the prospect of having kids…I believe it to be very unethical to bring children inside of such a damaged World. There is soon to come a very bad period in our History, worse than what the last 8,000 years has shown already. Rome nor Egypt possessed the technology to annihilate an entire city with the touch of a button. Now we have nuclear machinery being manufactured like washers & dryers. How long will it be before men who blow themselves up for a superficial god are holding on to a weapon of mass destruction? Should we really think that the thousands of nuclear arsenals of the World are going to remain unused forever? It’s only a matter of time.
This World is going to End. And sooner, rather than later. The Planet isn’t going to sustain for to much longer. As we procreate and feud and preach hate-filled sentiments, we find ourselves in a perpetual state of disarray. Never ending, because we refuse to forgive, or be honest, or tell our kids that hating other people is not right.
Three personal side thoughts (if all that wasn’t enough already); one, this economic crisis might have it’s benefits. It could be possible that if we collectively fell into the gutter, we might come out and discover what’s important to us, and to help our fellow person. When someone reaches so low, a realization occasionally occurs. If we all reached that low…who knows?
Two; not that I think its going to happen (me not being a Christian) but if Jesus Christ did come back to Earth today, I think he’d puke. Jesse Ventura was quite right to state that.
And three; the most wonderful thing that we can ask for is a Worldwide holocaust. One where 100% of the human population was instantly destroyed. It would have to be 100% because if it was only 99% then it would just be a crime, a full one-hundred….that’s a noble act.