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faraway saint Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 24 minutes ago, Slartibartfast said: I know you put that up because you think we should be laughing at folk like him but he actually got his point across quite well by sticking to his message. Whether you agree with him or not, whether or not you think he is being alarmist, that's a different matter. He is right, AFAIK, that all the science (or at least the stuff not funded by those with a vested interest in making money from the status quo) points to catastrophic change. As I've said before, the planet will survive but the human race may not. If we don't survive, the planet will recover quite quickly (as we aren't here to f**k it up) then, after a few hundred thousand years, another "intelligent" animal may arise and they will probably f**k it up as well. Maybe it's just the way of things. God will help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 31 minutes ago, Slartibartfast said: I know you put that up because you think we should be laughing at folk like him but he actually got his point across quite well by sticking to his message. Whether you agree with him or not, whether or not you think he is being alarmist, that's a different matter. He is right, AFAIK, that all the science (or at least the stuff not funded by those with a vested interest in making money from the status quo) points to catastrophic change. As I've said before, the planet will survive but the human race may not. If we don't survive, the planet will recover quite quickly (as we aren't here to f**k it up) then, after a few hundred thousand years, another "intelligent" animal may arise and they will probably f**k it up as well. Maybe it's just the way of things. That was a brilliant interview. Roger kept his focus really well, used good analogies and was crystal clear throughout. The interviewer didn't land a glove on him. Whether you agree with his views or not, that was a compelling watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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faraway saint Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 20 minutes ago, oaksoft said: That was a brilliant interview. Roger kept his focus really well, used good analogies and was crystal clear throughout. The interviewer didn't land a glove on him. Whether you agree with his views or not, that was a compelling watch. Part of the problem with public perception is guys like you mention are not seen as credible. While there are very real, as much as Shull tries to demean them, and obvious signs we need to make some changes there are some people who are seen as extremists and that in itself diminishes the dangers and debate. More people that the general public can relate to, the recent speeches by Attenborough for example, would help get the public more on board. This weeks hullabaloo about members of the royal family using aeroplanes, is, IMO, more about selling newspapers than having any real relevance. Anyway, I'm driving to work today as the cost and time using public transport makes it unreasonable. I'll fly abroad for a holiday as walking/swimming to Tenerife isn't really feasible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 1 minute ago, Slartibartfast said: Get that in the right thread. Although, you do have a point. Most of the "climate deniers" in the US are right wing evangelical christians who are determined to bring about Armageddon (yes, I know it's actually the place it is supposed to take place and not the name of the event itself). Bringing the world closer to disaster, at least from a human perspective, is what they want, they want war and destruction to fulfill their book's prophecy - and if they can make a few bucks doing so, they will. God can be in every thread, pray for forgiveness, ya twat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 Just now, Slartibartfast said: Admit it, you're just a lazy bastard. You, ya twat, will go to the bad fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 1 minute ago, Slartibartfast said: 3 minutes ago, faraway saint said: You, ya twat, will go to the bad fire. Woodside? Today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 1 minute ago, Slartibartfast said: No, tomorrow, I've got a funeral to go to. Ask about their "two for one" deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 Just now, Slartibartfast said: Oh, are you interested? You and Ricky together? THAT would be hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 (edited) 17 minutes ago, faraway saint said: Part of the problem with public perception is guys like you mention are not seen as credible. While there are very real, as much as Shull tries to demean them, and obvious signs we need to make some changes there are some people who are seen as extremists and that in itself diminishes the dangers and debate. More people that the general public can relate to, the recent speeches by Attenborough for example, would help get the public more on board. This weeks hullabaloo about members of the royal family using aeroplanes, is, IMO, more about selling newspapers than having any real relevance. Anyway, I'm driving to work today as the cost and time using public transport makes it unreasonable. I'll fly abroad for a holiday as walking/swimming to Tenerife isn't really feasible. People in general are not very good at seeing through the way people look, dress and present themselves. They make decisions about the guys credibility based on his demeanor, his clothes, the state of his hair, whether he is good in front of a camera or not, charisma etc. It's very frustrating to watch this and see a perfectly good message go to waste. What people really should be asking is whether this guy is right or not about us having 6 years to save ourselves from mass starvation. He is either correct or he is wrong. If he's wrong maybe he can be dismissed. If he is right and there is hard science backing him up then we have a problem if we ignore him. The interviewer got caught up in trying to present him as a weirdo and missed the very obvious and important key point. He should have asked for evidence of that specific claim. Personally, I prefer to ignore everything but the vocal arguments on both sides but I am in a small minority of humans who actively do that. Edited August 22, 2019 by oaksoft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 1 minute ago, oaksoft said: People in general are not very good at seeing through the way people look, dress and present themselves. They make decisions about the guys credibility based on his demeanor, his clothes, the state of his hair, whether he is good in front of a camera or not, charisma etc. It's very frustrating to watch this and see a perfectly good message go to waste. What people really should be asking is whether this guy is right or not about us having 6 years to save us from mass starvation. He is either correct or he is wrong. If he's wrong maybe he can be dismissed. If he is right and there is hard science backing him up then we have a problem if we ignore him. Personally, I prefer to ignore everything but the vocal arguments on both sides but I am in a small minority of humans who actively do that. Then again, you look like a twat, come across as a twat and ARE a twat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 18 minutes ago, Slartibartfast said: Get that in the right thread. Although, you do have a point. Most of the "climate deniers" in the US are right wing evangelical christians who are determined to bring about Armageddon (yes, I know it's actually the place it is supposed to take place and not the name of the event itself). Bringing the world closer to disaster, at least from a human perspective, is what they want, they want war and destruction to fulfill their book's prophecy - and if they can make a few bucks doing so, they will. I actually didn't know that bit in bold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TPAFKATS Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 I'll fly abroad for a holiday as walking/swimming to Tenerife isn't really feasible. You should give it a go, at least. Even just to check how feasible it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 Just now, TPAFKATS said: You should give it a go, at least. Even just to check how feasible it is. Don't be daft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, faraway saint said: Then again, you look like a twat, come across as a twat and ARE a twat. I don't like repeating myself but it's Doctor Twat to you. Edited August 22, 2019 by oaksoft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 8 minutes ago, oaksoft said: I don't like repeating myself but it's Doctor Twat to you. Ok twat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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oaksoft Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 On 8/22/2019 at 4:30 PM, Slartibartfast said: Every day's a school day. Except in shull's house by the sounds of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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