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In reply to the discussion: We Are Writing the Epilogue to the World We Knew [View all]Vincardog
(20,234 posts)5. The planet has and will, survive mass extinctions. This is the first time IMO the extinction will
be caused by one of the (soon to be) extinct species.
Speaking as one who has done everything in my power to prevent afore mentioned outcome
please reconsider your "self-hate" opinion.
Any "hate" I have is for those who value money above our Mother Earth.
parasite |ˈparəˌsīt|
noun
an organism that lives in or on another organism (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense.
derogatory a person who habitually relies on or exploits others and gives nothing in return.
Parasites exist in huge variety, including animals, plants, and microorganisms. They may live as ectoparasites on the surface of the host (e.g., arthropods such as ticks, mites, lice, fleas, and many insects infesting plants) or as endoparasites in the gut or tissues (e.g., many kinds of worm), and cause varying degrees of damage or disease to the host.
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I am beginning to believe that the planet will be a better place without the human parasites.
Vincardog
Aug 2012
#1
The planet has and will, survive mass extinctions. This is the first time IMO the extinction will
Vincardog
Aug 2012
#5
K&R There are still some sane people in other parts of the world, and life will go on.
Egalitarian Thug
Aug 2012
#4
"The earth is an organism, and that organism has a skin; that skin has diseases...
alterfurz
Aug 2012
#7
Why should we save something so dysfunctional? The planet will survive. It doesn't need us. nt
Romulox
Aug 2012
#13
My only solace is that I didn't spawn anyone in the "next generation" to inherit
TahitiNut
Aug 2012
#15
yeah, me too...I also take solace in knowing I kept my carbon footprint small
BlancheSplanchnik
Aug 2012
#23
World-boss archipelagians are on the horizon, no matter who our President is. The questions
patrice
Aug 2012
#21