Dear Murtaza:

“My definition of a non norime is similar (I think) to the definition of Frederick Nietzsche (Übermensch)”-

– as I understand it, his premise is that god does not exist=> there is no superior being who creates morality (right and wrong conduct) and values for humans/ no objective morality and values exist => the independent man/ the next step in human evolution (the Ubermensch= beyond-man/ superman) creates his own morality and values as he sees fit. He has the power to banish herd instincts from his mind, is not a slave or a master (does not follow others’ morality and values and does not impose his own on others). He is about power- not power over others, but power over himself (self-discipline).

“I don’t like that idea, because it removes my individuality, the thing I worked hard for, and just so you know, most norimes do read Nietzsche..  thus I dislike when someone compares me to a philosopher that norimes read about, I rather have the worst but original idea, then to follow a good one that most people do”-

– Reads to me that you, Murtaza, are very much an Ubermensch. You say that educated normies in Iraq read and worship Nietzsche, but it does not mean that they are Ubermenschs.

Here is a quote from Nietzsche that perfectly fits what you expressed to me for a long, long time: “The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself.”

But enough of Nietzsche, I want to read more from the living-breathing Ubermensch: Murtaza!

anita