Sordhau wrote:Forever Indomitable wrote:
Sorry, but this isn't an argument, give a real one or concede. I have given you material from which your counterpoint should be based on.
Yes, humans do cooperate, which does not exclude competition. All of our civilizations have been the result of conquest and kingship - the application of violence and control to the benefit of the ruling class. Selfishness and collectivism are synergistic; all it comes down to is striking the right balance.
Every political idea starts from the place of I want:
I want social justice.
I want free markets.
I want the sharing of resources.
I want people to follow the true God.
All desire starts at "I", the self and so every action undertaken in that desire is the expression of the self. Egoism isn't an ideology. It's how humans biologically operate.
I think you need to retake English Class.
Sorry, but I don't. You need to give an argument or check your ego enough to admit you're wrong.