Is it normal to have this hatred for humanity?

I'm sorry that I don't have an answer for you. I feel the same way. I've never found my place really anywhere. I never fit in. I'm always awkward. I can't even deal with my own family gatherings anymore. Nobody even takes me seriously, because apparently I come across as this person with a sunny disposition. And even when I feel sad or angry, nobody even realizes it, because my voice is one of those types of voices that are high pitched and sound happy all the time even when I feel like crying.

*Halkarin has a good suggestion. Travel to that far away island you see only in your dreams.*

I find music and writing to be a good outlet.

depression

Read Solispsist by Henry Rollins if you really want to call yourself a misanthrope. It should be our bible. I'm lucky in that I found lots of friends like myself and that I feel more sorry for humanity than anything else. Also, not everyone is shit. Take a load of acid and try and experience ego death and view things from a perspective that hasn't been tarnished by your unfortunately negative experiences, it might help you get a new lease on life

Strip away all the glitter (good nights with friends, birthdays that don't end in a bad night, unhurtful relationships, easy days) and the world is dark and broken.
Look at the world around us, African families happy for a glass of water but their life is almost meaningless to them and to those who can help. People die daily at the hands of others. Teenage kids torture themselves over ideals they don't naturally meet. People growing up in a religion they don't believe and want. People pleasing others, never themselves.

You can go ahead and say I'm happy and love life' but, honestly, even beautiful vistas and kind words can't clean up this mess.

Dude, that's logic man. Humanity sucks and there's nothing you can do about it. Just do what you like and live your life free from society's brainwashing ^_^

You've had a hard life, so I can understand where you're coming from, but the worst thing you can do is let yourself get consumed by negativity, it'll only bring you down further. You should look into counselling, there's no shame in getting help, and if anything it'll do you good.

Try to start seeing what's good in the world, and believe me, there is good in this world. Yes, its true that there are alot of manipulative, two faced people, but you've got to realize that not everybody is like that.

Your life is as good as you make it.

Why not stop being such a dbag and teach them??

Seems to me you're mixing in the wrong circles. Go to the pub, go dancing and lighten up!
You need to realise that people are like socks - odd, different shapes / sizes / purposes. Don't take life or yourself so seriously, coz blink and it will be gone :o(

I too feel this way. However. Because I kept it all inside, it ate away at me. Gradually consuming my sanity. I had a bit of a mental breakdown what with all the voices in my head and whatnot. So my advice would be to get these thoughts out. Don't bottle them up. Maybe seek professional help or at least someone to talk to...

Go travelling. I recommend an island somewhere, for as long as possible but at least a couple of months. Soak up the sun, listen to Bob Marley, and live a simple island lifestyle free from politics and everything else that's been bothering you. Write your feelings and experiences down, make sense of it all and maybe choose a new career, way of life or place to live.

I love you too