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11. What??? Cynicism: the belief that human behavior is motivated primarily by self-interest.

Wed Feb 9, 2022, 07:12 PM

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I am ever hopeful msdogi Feb 2022 #2

A friend of mine said nocoincidences Feb 2022 #5

agreed..... chillfactor Feb 2022 #6

Cynicism is okay. Mr.Bill Feb 2022 #7

Thank you for that post. True Blue American Feb 2022 #8

We'll, all things considered, I'm the luckiest girl in the world. LakeArenal Feb 2022 #9

Thank you so much for posting this... it was a pleasure to read.... secondwind Feb 2022 #10

For 40 yrs my job was to stay reality based. Irish_Dem Feb 2022 #12

I am Reality Based.. What I've Cha Feb 2022 #18

Reality is just someone's opinion. LakeArenal Feb 2022 #31

Being fighting mad is one thing, actually fighting back is another. hay rick Feb 2022 #20

Well said Meowmee Feb 2022 #21

Hey, all! Your current 'attitude' regarding the state of things........ MyOwnPeace Feb 2022 #14

Amen to that! usonian Feb 2022 #30

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Great comments....... DENVERPOPS Feb 2022 #24

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Feb 2022 #28

Wholeheartedly concur mahina Feb 2022 #16

Well said! WVreaper Feb 2022 #19

We are facing the greatest threat in US history. FoxNewsSucks Feb 2022 #22

Wow, your second thread today about cynicism. BlackSkimmer Feb 2022 #25

This is one. Please cite the other. nt Atticus Feb 2022 #29

Internet GOP posters want us to give up. Kingofalldems Feb 2022 #26

It's also a spiritual crisis G_j Feb 2022 #27