I have never equated self-interest with world hatred - its all in English, try a little comprehension, please. In a similar vein, Merlin's other questions assume a facetious extrapolated extreme perspective never expressed - how does one (other than foolishly) defend a position never held or expressed? Be reasoned and sensible, if you can, or at least coherent in your line of questioning.

And for yourself - where have I suggested that the 'rights of despotic governments' be recognised? Never. Put your hair back on.

The 'world-hate' which I have identified is evidenced by use of such phrases as 'screw the rest of the world', 'I really dont care about the rest of the world one bit'; hardly the utterances of a philanthropist? A broad minded chimpanzee, it could be argued, would contain less bile (in relation to other chimpanzees!).

I still believe (evidences on these threads notwithstanding) in a generosity of spirit, or a capacity for same, which is particular to our species. The peculiar trend exhibited by some, that cacophony of paranoid Americans expressing some deep-rooted mixture of paranoia/fear/defiance of 'the rest of the world' strikes me as strange. Therefore - I wonder where it comes from? Only a tiny minority of Americans exhibit this morbid world-view, but they are getting noisier.

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