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Started by BootyBay, April 25, 2008, 01:03:16 AM

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BootyBay

April 25, 2008, 01:03:16 AM
We have until 2021 before seriously bad things start happening as a result of global warming.  I believe we're in for a power struggle of Biblical proportions as the temperature starts to rise and the inaction of our leaders prompts emergency measures to be taken.  Of course, there will be inertia from governmental agencies and big business alike, but one the shit hits the fan, action will be taken.  There's an obvious problem that is being overlooked, however: Who is going to pay for the massive transition to clean energy?  A hydrogen fuel-cell car, if it's ever invented, will be affordable only to the privileged.  Other alternative fuels have their own problems, and are also astronomically expensive.  So, how is a working American family going to afford their brand new Prius?  Are taxes going to be raised in a fashion similar to that in socialist Sweden, and then have Uncle Sam distribute clean cars ala the Soviet Union?  Or (and this seems much more likely) are we going to sacrifice some of the many luxuries we have in a rich & powerful country?
If there's one thing about human nature I know to be true, it's that most people don't work unless they have to.
There are two kinds of people in this world.. Winners and losers.. I think we know which kind you are.

hunter s.durden

#1
April 25, 2008, 01:05:54 AM
Quote from: BootyBay on April 25, 2008, 01:03:16 AM
Or (and this seems much more likely) are we going to sacrifice some of the many luxuries we have in a rich & powerful country?

Wouldn't that be a shame?
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The Good Reverend Roger

#2
April 25, 2008, 01:13:55 AM
Quote from: BootyBay on April 25, 2008, 01:03:16 AM
We have until 2021 before seriously bad things start happening as a result of global warming. 

2021 EXACTLY?

Interesting.  Explain yourself.  Be prepared to back it up.
" It's just that Depeche Mode were a bunch of optimistic loveburgers."
- TGRR, shaming himself forever, 7/8/2017

"Billy, when I say that ethics is our number one priority and safety is also our number one priority, you should take that to mean exactly what I said. Also quality. That's our number one priority as well. Don't look at me that way, you're in the corporate world now and this is how it works."
- TGRR, raising the bar at work.

BootyBay

#3
April 25, 2008, 01:17:35 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on April 25, 2008, 01:13:55 AM
Quote from: BootyBay on April 25, 2008, 01:03:16 AM
We have until 2021 before seriously bad things start happening as a result of global warming. 

2021 EXACTLY?

Interesting.  Explain yourself.  Be prepared to back it up.

According to Time, it's 2016, and carbon levels will become self-sustaining by 2026.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article628208.ece
There are two kinds of people in this world.. Winners and losers.. I think we know which kind you are.

The Good Reverend Roger

#4
April 25, 2008, 01:22:40 AM
Quote from: BootyBay on April 25, 2008, 01:17:35 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on April 25, 2008, 01:13:55 AM
Quote from: BootyBay on April 25, 2008, 01:03:16 AM
We have until 2021 before seriously bad things start happening as a result of global warming. 

2021 EXACTLY?

Interesting.  Explain yourself.  Be prepared to back it up.

According to Time, it's 2016, and carbon levels will become self-sustaining by 2026.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article628208.ece

HAW HAW!  MAYANS OWNED!
" It's just that Depeche Mode were a bunch of optimistic loveburgers."
- TGRR, shaming himself forever, 7/8/2017

"Billy, when I say that ethics is our number one priority and safety is also our number one priority, you should take that to mean exactly what I said. Also quality. That's our number one priority as well. Don't look at me that way, you're in the corporate world now and this is how it works."
- TGRR, raising the bar at work.

Idem

#5
April 25, 2008, 03:20:47 AM
"Peter Smith, an emeritus professor at Nottingham University, said yesterday that politicians would need to replace fossil fuels with greener energy within ten years."


HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Hey guys, guess what's not gonna happen?

The Good Reverend Roger

#6
April 25, 2008, 03:28:34 AM
Quote from: Idem on April 25, 2008, 03:20:47 AM
"Peter Smith, an emeritus professor at Nottingham University, said yesterday that politicians would need to replace fossil fuels with greener energy within ten years."


HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Hey guys, guess what's not gonna happen?

Does this mean I get my chopped Maverick and a shitload of bikers to fight?
" It's just that Depeche Mode were a bunch of optimistic loveburgers."
- TGRR, shaming himself forever, 7/8/2017

"Billy, when I say that ethics is our number one priority and safety is also our number one priority, you should take that to mean exactly what I said. Also quality. That's our number one priority as well. Don't look at me that way, you're in the corporate world now and this is how it works."
- TGRR, raising the bar at work.

hunter s.durden

#7
April 25, 2008, 03:29:59 AM
Carlito wants his hand back.
This space for rent.

Idem

#8
April 25, 2008, 03:30:46 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on April 25, 2008, 03:28:34 AM
Quote from: Idem on April 25, 2008, 03:20:47 AM
"Peter Smith, an emeritus professor at Nottingham University, said yesterday that politicians would need to replace fossil fuels with greener energy within ten years."


HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Hey guys, guess what's not gonna happen?

Does this mean I get my chopped Maverick and a shitload of bikers to fight?

No, but someone might kill you.

Or you will get to kill a motherfucker.

Requia ☣

#9
April 25, 2008, 03:33:08 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on April 25, 2008, 03:28:34 AM
Quote from: Idem on April 25, 2008, 03:20:47 AM
"Peter Smith, an emeritus professor at Nottingham University, said yesterday that politicians would need to replace fossil fuels with greener energy within ten years."


HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Hey guys, guess what's not gonna happen?

Does this mean I get my chopped Maverick and a shitload of bikers to fight?

Yes, but a tank of gas will cost you more than the vehicle by then, so make sure you bring a pump and hose for stealing the bikers fuel.
Inflatable dolls are not recognized flotation devices.

The Good Reverend Roger

#10
April 25, 2008, 03:48:28 AM
Quote from: Requiem on April 25, 2008, 03:33:08 AM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on April 25, 2008, 03:28:34 AM
Quote from: Idem on April 25, 2008, 03:20:47 AM
"Peter Smith, an emeritus professor at Nottingham University, said yesterday that politicians would need to replace fossil fuels with greener energy within ten years."


HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Hey guys, guess what's not gonna happen?

Does this mean I get my chopped Maverick and a shitload of bikers to fight?

Yes, but a tank of gas will cost you more than the vehicle by then, so make sure you bring a pump and hose for stealing the bikers fuel.

DUH.
\
" It's just that Depeche Mode were a bunch of optimistic loveburgers."
- TGRR, shaming himself forever, 7/8/2017

"Billy, when I say that ethics is our number one priority and safety is also our number one priority, you should take that to mean exactly what I said. Also quality. That's our number one priority as well. Don't look at me that way, you're in the corporate world now and this is how it works."
- TGRR, raising the bar at work.

Cain

#11
April 25, 2008, 07:04:23 AM
You know, I used to think the conspiracy nuts were crazy when they said the rich were going to let the poor quite literally die off due to conflation of economic and environmental crises and inherit a much less populated and cleaner earth for themselves,

Given the events of the past year, I'm starting to worry that perhaps I was too dimissive...

P3nT4gR4m

#12
April 25, 2008, 11:50:00 AM
History suggests that in a crisis of this nature the rich become food :evil:

I'm up to my arse in Brexit Numpties, but I want more.  Target-rich environments are the new sexy.
Not actually a meat product.
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Cain

#13
April 25, 2008, 11:56:54 AM
Quote from: SillyCybin on April 25, 2008, 11:50:00 AM
History suggests that in a crisis of this nature the rich become food :evil:

This is of course the upside.

Incidentally, has anyone heard much about the international food shortage?  Apparently the USA is hoarding rice, and China is spending greenbacks like there is no tomorrow to get hold of more....but that's just what I hear.

tyrannosaurus vex

#14
April 25, 2008, 02:03:26 PM
but we've had record rainfall in much of the west!
and its still cold, even in April!
can't you see? it's all a big lie! they're trying to control the world!
all you liberals ever do is take over the world
and steal rush limbaugh's oxycontin
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