That being said, however, there are categorically many reasons why humans can be considered 'superior' to other organisms on the planet, but whether that makes them better, or superior in a moral or ethical sense, is completely separate from those before-mentioned reasons.

I wasn't calling you pompous, I was calling the notion/idea that we have just decided that human beings are be default more important and deserving of respect than animals pompous — which, by definition, is absolutely true. I, in no way, said "You are pompous." I was just voicing my opinion at the idea that we do not…

Which also gets to a very important point that breaks down your analogy: women are humans, animals are...not. It's unfortunate, but that's the situation. As much as we love animals, they are not human beings,

It's not just "eating animals" it's about how they treat the animals that we choose to eat/wear. It's deplorable, sad and disgusting — and, quite frankly, a little pompous to imply that human rights, by default, means way more just because we happen to be more intelligent beings. I'm not saying animals > humans, but I…

Well, yes, it's clear the system is why there are such disparities but a broken system does not answer her question of why she was lucky enough to be born into the situation she was born into while someone else was born into an entirely different one and suffers greatly. I think the statement she was making was…

I love her. She seems so self-aware and genuinely concerned about these issues. Her latest speech upon receiving the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian award was amazing.

That's why it's awesome living in a country where the corporations are the government! None of that pesky living wage legislation! Yay.

How do I somehow understand Courtney Stodden but get just shake my head when Miley speaks?

I almost have to coax him out of his walls. But it gets frustrating when I always have to pull information from him even though I have worked so hard to be more thoughtful, and am very open with my insecurities.

This is almost exactly like my relationship except I'm the stonewaller so maybe it will help? I started going to therapy this year to sort out some emotional baggage — both from my upbringing as well as rather irreperable family drama that has forced me to cope with being excommunicated with 65% of my family for an…

Not only do I know the precise character you're describing, I think this reference is fitting...

I can't hear you over all of my slutting about.

Aaaaannndd the world comes full circle because Evan Peters just so happens to look like Harry Styles. *swoooooon*

I know the monogramed LV bags have become super cheesy, but hot damn if I haven't lusted after this bag for years...

I agree with everything you said.

I will absolutely flat out say I do not have an eating disorder. My defense of Maria's statement is only that I truly don't believe she mean't "you have no excuse for not looking like me." Based on her other posts, it seems as though she herself feels happy and fit and her statement was meant more as a, hey, I have…

You don't "starve yourself" to get the look she has. She has muscle, which needs to be fed. You eat right and do lots and lots of proper and varied exercise and training for your body. You can look outwardly fit and healthy and not be anorexic...it is absolutely possible. Also, I'd like to know where you got your…

That's why I love this.

I agree with that. I'm not advocating throwing our hands up and giving in to the entire situation, I'm just saying there may be another, better solution? Forgive me for not understanding just how lax our gun control policies are right now, I should educate myself more as to how easy it is to get ahold of and maintain…