This not the case on climate change, the vast majority do trust the scientific message — Punshhh
Over an area of thousands of square miles presumably. Is it any wonder folk hear that and sigh, saying we really are doomed. — Punshhh
“Panglossian falsehoods convene the crowd, discouraging truths disperse it.” ~Thomas Ligotti — 180 Proof
These various “truther” movements, who think that they alone are aware of the secret truth that THEY don’t want you to know, are effectively proto-religions already. — Pfhorrest
A scientific issue that creates political discussion usually means that the topic has a) opposing economic interests at hand or b) some moral issue linked with it that has made a lobby / pressure group to act. Usually politicians don't rock the boat because science. What they are interested is in voters.Ah. If a politician promised to follow the science, I would remain sceptical until she demonstrated it, but at least relieved they were not promising to ignore the science. Again, even in the most pessimistic situation, there are better and worse outcomes. — Kenosha Kid
A scientific issue that creates political discussion usually means that the topic has a) opposing economic interests at hand or b) some moral issue linked with it that has made a lobby / pressure group to act. Usually politicians don't rock the boat because science. What they are interested is in voters. — ssu
I don't disagree, but I see it more as exaggeration than misinformation. Do you have an example in mind?I said its better to avoid spreading misinformation. You disagree?
The controlled burns would only ever be effective over a tiny fraction of the area concerned. To use the complacency in carrying out these controlled burns as the cause of the extensive wild fires of the last few years is a form of miss information. Anyway, I don't want to get into a detailed discussion of ecological crises, that is for the climate change thread.They do controlled burns for the fuel in the ground. Trump was apparently briefed but didnt understand everything that was said. If you think the forest fires are caused entirely by climate change, you're as wrong as Trump.
The problem in the UK is that to vote for rapid and effective action against climate change the electorate would have to vote Green. But a majority of the electorate will not vote Green because their policies, other than their green policies, are radical left policies, real socialism. The UK electorate is not ready to vote for socialism, so they can't vote for effective action on climate change, hence little change.After all, if the majority thought that climate change was a priority problem, cynical politicians would adopt climate change policy just to get elected and be judged by their effectiveness on that platform.
The problem in the UK is that to vote for rapid and effective action against climate change the electorate would have to vote Green. But a majority of the electorate will not vote Green because their policies, other than their green policies, are radical left policies, real socialism. The UK electorate is not ready to vote for socialism, so they can't vote for effective action on climate change, hence little change. — Punshhh
I don't disagree, but I see it more as exaggeration than misinformation. Do you have an example in mind? — Punshhh
The controlled burns would only ever be effective over a tiny fraction of the area concerned. To use the complacency in carrying out these controlled burns as the cause of the extensive wild fires of the last few years is a form of miss information. Anyway, I don't want to get into a detailed discussion of ecological crises, that is for the climate change thread. — Punshhh
My point was that a leader in a position of power through ignorance is spreading misinformation about climate change and worse still has pulled out of the Paris accord and stopped funding the WHO, for petty personal reasons. In the meantime the Co2 emissions are still accelerating. — Punshhh
LOL! President Biden's first order of business should be to sign an extradition treaty with Yemen.Donald Trump sentenced to death — Michael
President Biden's first order of business should be to sign an extradition treaty with Yemen. — Relativist
I suggest you take a look at a UK Green Party manifesto, I'm a Green voter, so I'm happy with it, myself.Labour under Corbyn did an okay job against Theresa May. Next to Corbyn, the Green Party are centrists.
I suggest you take a look at a UK Green Party manifesto, I'm a Green voter, so I'm happy with it, myself. — Punshhh
Physician Swipes At TrumpSo Trump puts people at risk by getting into a hermetically sealed car while being contagious. Nice. — Benkei
How can this stunt possibly be given a pro-Trump spin?
How can this stunt possibly be given a pro-Trump spin? — Relativist
I'm happy with it, so not alarmed. But a universal basic income would turn off the majority of voters in the UK. And yes the scale of the reform and what is implied in its implementation would be scary for many. Definitely moving to socialism more quickly than Corbyn's plans.What do you think is alarming? Or is it the scale of the reformist ambition, rather than individual policies?
Yes, mostly fitted furniture these days, but occasionally I get a commission for a nice piece of furniture.Wow! Do you ever make custom furniture?
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