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 Of this earth. That is what we say to describe all that we see on the planet.  From cardboard to spaceships to the trash we create to all living beings, flora and fauna on land and sea, we are all part of this very earth. As humans we are but one of millions of species that have come to be around for some time and many more that might come after. But without doubt the most arrogant and self absorbed among all are us humans.

It is evident from the fact that we continually seem to analyze the condition of our surroundings and come up with slogans and agendas that indicate we WANT TO SAVE THIS PLANET.  What?

Some of us cannot even find our own butthole in a manner of speaking and we have the audacity to think we are going to save this planet?  From what and whom? The planet needs no saving. It frankly does not give a broken red cent to what our existence means. If it so desired it has the ability to get rid of us.

But we seem to not dwell on such trivialities. We the greatest race of apes ever to grace the land want to do all in its measly power to save the earth and save its rainforests and whatever else. No matter Americans in particular cannot even save for a rainy day.

And a rainy day is the most basic of earth's majestic wonders!

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