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Politics - Quarantine Thread

Discussion in 'Off Topic' started by steve841, Jun 28, 2013.

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  1. buttershrimp

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    Can I make the joke that maybe it was Congresswoman Lauren Boebert on way to Capitol :eek:? Too soon?
     
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  2. TSLA Pilot

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    Yes, of course, all data that you do not like or that challenges your troglodyte worldview are all lies and propaganda. I guess they got to the UN too, eh?

    FAO - News Article: Key facts and findings.

    Why are we not surprised? And I bet you also believe the tRumpster won the election . . . .

    With far too many "minds" like this filling the planet, it's no wonder we're all in deep trouble.

    But there is some good news: as they expose themselves for the willful ignorants they are, the adults in the room can glean the importance of every one of them stepping up: getting rid of their remaining ICE vehicles and fossil fuel using appliances, installing solar, and voting for leadership that knows that "science" is real (vs. a "Chinese hoax").

    Eventually the shame of being so intentionally moronic will drive the children-in-adult-bodies into hiding, or so we should all hope. An entire planet's future rests on that outcome.

    The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it.
    --Neil Degrasse Tyson
     
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  3. AMPd

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    Didn’t read most of the post but no I do not believe trump won, no I do not think Biden is better. In fact everytime someone brings up politics my answer is simple and it comes from the show It’s always sunny in Philadelphia where one of the characters said “who am I supposed to vote for? The democrats that are blasting me in the a** or the republicans that want to blast me in the a**? Politics is one big a** blast” aka they’re all corrupt and why wouldn’t they be when they spend millions to get into office in the first place.
     
  4. Gumball

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    Look at the bright side, at least you don’t live in China and get anal swapped to check for that virus I keep hearing about.
     
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    It's just so unfortunate how he responded to Covid-19. Incredibly irresponsible IMO. But he makes great cars and rockets.
     
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    I dunno. There's a lot of people in this country that would agree with Elon on that topic.
     
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  7. kpeng

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    With logic and science?
     
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    #1568 SMAlset, Feb 18, 2021
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    I doubt news (coming from Fox News) that Ted Cruz fled town for warmer weather will play out well for him.

    Ted Cruz flew to Cancun with family amid Texas power crisis: source

    Not unexpectedly the opposing party in Texas asked for his resignation. Really bad optics and if I were a citizen there I would be very unhappy if my city/State leaders left the State during this crisis there.

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/ted-cruz-cancun-texas-storm/2021/02/18/ff0fd950-71ea-11eb-93be-c10813e358a2_story.html
     
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  9. ReddyLeaf

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    On a similar political vein: Follow the money. Lots of oil&gas money to Republicans, who curiously blame everything on renewables.
    How Much the Oil Industry Paid Texas Republicans Lying About Wind Energy
     
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  10. ReddyLeaf

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    Well, Texas’ own Governor Abbot on Fox News said renewables are 10%, therefore by deduction, 90% are not. Thus 90% of the problem is.......Well, shucks even a red friend should be able to figure that out.
    Texas largely relies on natural gas for power. It wasn’t ready for the extreme cold.
    Perhaps, follow the money:
    How Much the Oil Industry Paid Texas Republicans Lying About Wind Energy
     
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  11. dreamwave6

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    AMEN!!! I like you!

    To be fair, GND aside, the current administration and Congress are very much in favor of pushing sustainability.hence why I think it is, now more likely than it has been in years, likely that an extension/expansion of the EV credit program will happen.

    As for the GND itself, the idiotic AOC can stuff it where the sun don’t shine.

    I’m pro environment but I am also a realist.
     
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    It sunk the last 8 before the last 4
     
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  13. nwdiver

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    ???? We went from a Nobel laureate heading the DOE to a guy that LITERALLY cannot maintain a list longer than 2 items in his head.... if that's not standards falling off a cliff what is?
     
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    Why do people always choose some failed colonial dictatorship as an example of socialism?
    Why not a successful nordic country?
    (Neither of these are socialist but nordic social democracy is closer to the truth.)
     
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    truth of what? And lets just ignore ALL the failed ones? No thanks I will stay in this terrible country. Again, if its so bad, why do so many do everything thy can, both legal and illegal, to come here?
     
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    Socialism is better than failed colonial dictatorship.
    Is that hard to understand?
     
  17. Merrill

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    Personally I’m glad people are leaving California, it will be less crowded.
     
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  18. nwdiver

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    While you're here... why not help make it a bit better by at least voting people into office that support the idea of making it better? Is it really worth deaths and higher electricity rates to avoid a federal agency telling you to do things you should be doing anyway to ensure reliable electric supply? No? Then maybe stop supporting those that do think it's worth it. It is ok that the US is the only advanced nation where you can lose your home because you get sick? No? Then maybe vote for people that would like to adopt health systems similar to countries where this DOES NOT HAPPEN.

    The US is WAY better that Guatemala.... congrats. You're proud of that? Why? Why not strive to be more like Denmark, or Germany or Norway or Canada or France or Sweden or Ireland or Taiwan or Australia or Finland.... instead of being oddly proud things aren't as bad as Guatemala? If people in Central America could get to France by going on a hike and climbing a fence I'm sure they would stop coming here...

    Why do you think many Americans seek healthcare in Canada and Mexico?
     
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