Kitsune Inferno Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 (edited) I think it'd be a fun idea to gauge where we all fall on the sliding scale of idealism versus cynicism, so I'll start. I've noticed people do whatever it takes to achieve success in life. Everyone in power, whether it be business, politics, or even school, has either lied, cheated, or stolen (or all of the above) to get to where they are and it makes me cringe at all of humanity for allowing it. All of the honest people have had to work their ass off to get any respect and all they get in return is shit from the assholes above them. Seeing this year after year has made me realize most people are dicks undeserving of anything pleasant in life and thus, I treat them so. I do associate myself with some idealists, but it's just not for me. Edited June 11, 2009 by L-RiC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Pie Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I tend to be a little cynical, but that's just me. I mostly loathe the locally-made TV dramas since I see them as a cynical exploitation of the masses and stuff like that; they just make stuff with little redeeming value and exploit on how gullible the masses are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansui Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I observed that too, but what made me to become a cynic some years ago is when all of my "friends" turned away from me and started backstabbing me, losing my faith and trust on them (I also lost my self-confidence) after that. We are now reconciled and I forgave them since keeping hatred towards them will make matters worse. And I don't believe that all people who had good deeds always suffer, because it is on the person himself if he will let others to take advantage on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draftermatt Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 The older you get, and the higher status you get in life the dirtier people and things are. Michael Corleone summed that up pretty well in Godfather 3. "The higher I go, the crookeder it becomes" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate10 Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Even though there is so much shit in life, I've found it somewhat easy to remain happy and enjoy what you have... At least as a kid, I'll get back to you once I'm a homeowner with children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Harry Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 A cynic is an idealist, a misunderstood idealist with contempt for those who turn he's ideas down. Henry Rollins is a perfect example of a cynic idealist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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