Loyalty		June 17, 2009, 1:46AM
	by: Klarth topic: Philosophy bookmark this article view bookmarked articles go to archives
"Our loyalty depends upon the state of our stomachs; if they are empty, then so is our loyalty." The suggestion that whether or not we'll sell out depends on what is in it for us is enough to make the most apathetic, toughened little cunt of an asshole put forth a strong defense. The very idea that we might be anything less than a beautiful, virtuous hero/ine in the eyes of a revered or even reverent one may put us ill at ease. Is it a matter of true affection? That we wouldn't want to be seen as any less by our loved ones? Or is it a matter of self-delusion, an idea that however shitty we may be, if the ones who 'matter' see us as golden beings, then we are? Much of the time, we don't choose who we are loyal to. We are thrust into situations that make or break us, molding us irreparably to a point where loyalty is either a must or an impossibility. The unconditional love of the beaten dog holds true to one end of this spectrum; the wary repellent of a scathed individual stands at the other. Choosing where you stand on this scale takes time, and it will be different for everyone you meet. What matters is analysing the situation and choosing practical, measured decisions. The battered wife who stands by her abuser calls it love. The soldiers in the same company call it brotherhood. The heroin addict calls it a release, and the long-suffering whipping boy calls it karma. In the end, our loyalty is measured by two things-the first being the instinctual, the need to look after oneself, the unrefined, the edge which may turn on its companions for survival-but also compassion, which is a key ingredient for turning conditional symbiosis (or outright parasitism) into loyalty. Compassion gives us the ability to make sacrificial decisions, compromises, to take credit and give credit where it is due-but most of all, to be truly loyal in the face of adversity. I'm not sure what else to say here. These articles seem like they need a moral or a theme or SOMETHING to be worth their salt. But let me say this: Take a hard, dispassionate look at the connections in your life. See who may be a parasite, see where you yourself may be leeching, but make some changes. Loyalty is a strong bond, as strong as love when such intimate affection can't be bestowed. Happy trails, GAMErs.

3m0cutt3r666

Fuck. I lost the game. June 17, 2009, 2:33AM

666JonathanVonLangkabel666

A rather fantastic article, I enjoyed it quite a lot. ------ The perplexive inquisition of an enamored emotion. A indiscriminating indulgence into her beautiful art of deceit.A euphoric entombment of the painstaking woes of the weary heart.Love, nothing could of been more simple, nothing more complex... June 19, 2009, 8:47PM

Raven_sadness

Very good artical the most truest points of beeing human this is the bare human nature in its truest form ------ Rest In Piece my brother for it should be me not you... August 13, 2009, 7:42PM

justafake

Nice article Klarth ------ I made a blogger add it http://kandiigrl.blogspot.com/ August 14, 2009, 5:30AM

Choke.de.sourires

Wonderful article. I love your word usage. What you wrote is rather true as well. ------ Choke on Laughter, Overdose on Love, and Die Happy™ August 16, 2009, 11:08AM

DravenFTW

Well written sir Reminds me of the age-old Kantian vs Utilitarian ethics debate. Is for the greater good really a just argument? If someone does what they deem as right and just, but society deems as immoral, who is in the wrong? Brings up a lot of philosophical questions, and both careful thought and soul-searching are needed to find your own answers. I appreciate your writing this. August 18, 2009, 9:12PM

Last_caress

What a bunch of bullshit. Klarth, you're a faggot. ------ Fuck. August 23, 2009, 3:21PM

BrokenHalo89

This is a very well thought out, well worded article. It sort of applies to my own situation as well. I think everyone has something to gain from reading this and can in some way apply it to their own personal lives. You've given me much to think on Klarth, and I usually don't indulge in the opinions of others, so you should feel accomplished. Oh yeah, Last caress is a stomach shaving fairy. Have a good day. ------ If you're not supposed to question it than IT'S A LIE!!! September 2, 2009, 12:59AM

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