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You are the very archetype.

Give me an example of the "collective values" you think I'm
questioning -
the ones which generated your comments.

"You could impale them on a crucifix, open your own church, and
become
rich beyond your wildest dreams."

But, the guy from Houston, who thinks he's Jesus - is it OK for me to
be
cynical about him?

That's not my decision. :)

Why?

Because I'm not you.

Because he's not part of the officially sanctioned collective values
(yet)?
These collective values have no inherent legitimacy apart from the
numbers of people who adhere to them.

Alloow me to recap:

"The embodiment of a cynic is a negative form of aggressive
individualism; the constant questioning of collective values,
standards of collective decency, institutional rules. The cynic uses
singular exceptions of deviance prove that any embodiment of social
structure fail the test of rational judgement."

Not recap. Re-paste. Two can play this game:

"Whenever you find that you are on the side of the majority, it is time to
pause and reflect."
-Mark Twain

There's nothing wrong with being a cynic. Collective values are not always
valid.

I never said there was.

Keep on keeping on - that's what makes you you.

And now, I shall retire from the field of virtual discourse.

Consider yourself to have won the day if it suits you. :)


I have no interest in winning (see below). And, you are a pain in the ass,
and I mean that in a good way. :-)

In the center of the screen on my son's XP account: "Arguing on the
internet is like running in the special olympics. Even if you win, you're
retarded."