A few thoughts about the future of this planet

[Mike Amos]

No doubt where government would like to go. Public resources have been sold off for decades now.

[Stinkie]

And again ... one cannot make this sh*t up.

#potus_ignoramus

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[pbacot]

This administration ruins all the political dramas like "House of Cards" we were enjoying. Now nothing is too outrageous or outrageous enough to entertain. The shows are less enjoyable to watch, because calumny and calamity are real and sad, and everyday now.

Of course the real anti-hero is less a ruthless mastermind than a dangerous fool. Perhaps more like "Boss" or "Veep" than "House of Cards".

[Stinkie]

@pbacot said:

Of course the real anti-hero is less a ruthless mastermind than a dangerous fool.

Sounds about right. From where I am standing, Trump distinctively looks like a complete dunce.
"Nobody knew that healthcare could be so complicated." Frightening.

[pbacot]

This is precious.

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[Stinkie]

This isn't bad either. From an interview with The Economist:

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[Stinkie]

Oh my.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/trump-revealed-highly-classified-information-to-russian-foreign-minister-and-ambassador/2017/05/15/530c172a-3960-11e7-9e48-c4f199710b69_story.html?hpid=hp_hp-banner-main_trumpintel-0504pm%3Ahomepage%2Fstory%26amp;utm_term=.59610116b024

[baz]

So. Two years to the month.

The USA has a climate denier as a Pres.
Meanwhile the US Military is seeking urgent funds to get out of the coming tide.
And too many corporations to mention are setting up for changing conditions.

My country, Australia, has the highest emissions per bod on the planet.
We nearly got the gov we needed. Instead we got the gov we deserved.
So Oz wont be helping any time soon.

If you could all somehow energize everyone in your community to this reality, I am sure a lot of people would get it, and into it.

And it has to happen quickly, because IMHO most of us have about (?) years before your power goes out.

Or do you believe in the 'BladeRunner' type world existence?
Did you know that (smart/rich) people have been buying up big in NZ?

[Mike Amos]

Buying what in NZ? Land?

[baz]

Yes land, lots of it. I think the gov is doing something about it.

[Mike Amos]

Is it the usual lunatic fringe buying stuff because they are preparing for the apocalypse or people looking for a quick profit when it doesn't happen? Always someone willing to gamble on land when conditions seem favourable. The next thing these folk generally change is the zoning regs for land to their advantage which is criminal. I hope the government really does get a grip.

[baz]

Not usual lunatic fringe at all. Just smart, informed, cashed up realists.
Of course there would profiteers, but I don't get the impression that that's a big deal.
Will research...

BTW. The 'Middle Kingdom' already has big and sometimes important chunks of OZ.

[pbacot]

I'd go to NZ if they'd take me! Don't have enough money.

[Mike Amos]

Me neither, sadly. Seems much more reasonable than anywhere in Europe, tbh.