This is the crux of Dawkins' 'Selfish Gene' theory.
Lusty and I visited a weird little place called Postman's Park, which has a wall of ceramic memorial tablets commemorating Londoners who have given their lives selflessy for others:
www.nothingtoseehere.net/2008/08/postmans_park_london.html

Five minutes in there will convince even the most hard-hearted misanthropic cynic (ie me) that in certain circumstances people truly are amazing in their generosity. I feel obliged to point out that this is very, very rare indeed and I am still unswerved in my belief that almost everyone is an utter, utter cunt almost all the time.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Thu 2 Dec 2010, 8:45, 2 replies, latest was 15 years ago)

I think most people
are a bit decent. And some people are a lot

edit: the link is great. I'd love to see it. But the writer can bugger off in one respect 'Fans of Edward Gorey or Lemony Snicket get yourself down here.'
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Thu 2 Dec 2010, 9:06, Reply)

You are wrong.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Thu 2 Dec 2010, 9:11, Reply)

I don't think so
Yes a lot of people can be genuine cunts. But bravery and kindness are still present in large measures in some people.
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Thu 2 Dec 2010, 9:15, Reply)

Exhibit A: the entire history of the human race
Exhibit B: David Bowie
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Thu 2 Dec 2010, 9:20, Reply)

I try to be a cunt during the week.
But weekends, attempt some niceity. This may finish soon though.
(Bear Pookie The Frankly Challenged. Halloween is coming to town., Thu 2 Dec 2010, 9:19, Reply)

You certainly succeed in your efforts during the week.
I have a feeling your weekend endeavours may be less so.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Thu 2 Dec 2010, 9:28, Reply)

This is some sort of compliment.
I think.
(Bear Pookie The Frankly Challenged. Halloween is coming to town., Thu 2 Dec 2010, 9:35, Reply)

"Solitary, poor, nasty, brutish and short"
Hobbes on the natural state of mankind.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Thu 2 Dec 2010, 9:36, Reply)

the natural state of mankind Chompy*


*sorry Chompy.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Thu 2 Dec 2010, 9:55, Reply)

You're not sorry, are you

( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Thu 2 Dec 2010, 9:58, Reply)

A little.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Thu 2 Dec 2010, 10:07, Reply)

IM NOT SHORT
fuck off I hate short men.
(PsychoChomp, Thu 2 Dec 2010, 9:59, Reply)

Yes you fucking are, you fucking Time Bandit.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Thu 2 Dec 2010, 10:07, Reply)