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To: Freedom Fighter who wrote (65233)	7/25/1999 10:56:00 PM
From: Oblomov	Read Replies (1) of 132070

I agree that it is naive to be trusting of our elected (or, in the case of AG, unelected) rulers, but what you described happens to be the definition of cynicism. The cynic presupposes that human action is guided by ulterior motives. Cynicism does not preclude having a positive outlook or a happy life. I think that the term 'cynicism' has gotten a negative connotation by design... it is in the interest of the ruling class for the masses to believe that cynicism is harmful and divisive. It is only harmful and divisive to those who are in a position to lose their power, of course. AA

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