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Right, so the entire scientific consensus of data on the matter, in terms of status, consequences and recommended action, can be disregarded entirely, then? Because that consensus is crystal clear, as is the timeframe, and, 1% of global emissions or not, engaging the rest of the world in a communal race to the bottom, rather than choosing a better way, (unsurprisingly) doesn't end well. Does caring about the future of our species beyond petty human conflicts over most nothing at all make a person a leftie? I hope not - I would hope that future was everyone's concern. There's no point in preparing for a threat from other humans when natural events will render whatever is left not worth fighting over anyway, tribal politics don't maintain human civilisation in a world where resources are vastly reduced. The "manosphere" is a lesser issue, to be sure, but do ask pretty much any woman present in your life if they feel threatened by those who are present in that particular sphere and you'll get the same reply, so perhaps it might be nice to help them address that threat? And wrt to your last sentence - if there is a deity, it won't help us in a way we understand, historical evidence is pretty clear on that. So we've got to help ourselves - and that means being better than short term self interested tribalism.

Cowardice and evasive answers regarding important issues. If you're OK with the future burning, at least be straight-up honest about it.

That's a shame. I was hoping to actually hear a cogent argument about why continuing carbon emissions in the face of increasing global average temperature and all the consequences it is causing and will cause was a good idea. Perhaps I was expecting too much.

One of the worst kinds of internet engagement farmers. Making the lives of everyone he comes across more difficult purely for clicks.

I remember seeing it in the cinema. Only rivalled by The Fellowship of the Ring in terms of cinematic experience for me.

Oil as anything but a commodity stock and a means to create plastics etc is an absolute busted flush, morally, economically and environmentally. Everyone apart from those wanting the future to burn for the sake of short term self interest knows this. Not challenging the point you made in any way there, just an observation. Another problem that would be solved by a nice piece of compulsory purchase legislation, then. You get your accommodation at Turnberry at non-shitbag-American prices and have to spend less time around the aforementioned shitbags for your nieces wedding.

That makes sense. Tbh we could solve some of that particular problem by seizing both courses in the UK that he owns by compulsory purchase. I'm sure that some some legal eagle could come up with a suitable justification. Then Turnberry can be used for the Open again and all the right people including @Izzy are happy.

Why hasn't someone in the UK diplomatic corps risked their job by telling this man exactly what a vast proportion of the UK population think of him yet?

Passengers is... well, passable. For relatively recent space movies, both Interstellar and The Martian are worth a look.

Carney has always been a shrewd and skilled political operator. We definitely need more of those in high office right now. The self interested and the sociopathic have had control for too long already.

Yeah, but other than that it's alright over there... right?

Shame it's not been implemented before, but good that it's going ahead now. A key part of the suite of solutions needed.

Ar this point, the Dems really just only have to stand and watch him pretty much wreck all Repub chance both later this year and in 2028 for them.

Ditto. Shame to see another opportunity go begging for Rose, but Rory showed the class when it mattered and glad he's done back to back.

Come on Justin, home straight...

Grandstand finish incoming!

Certainly a part of it then. Hopefully more to follow in the midterms in the US.

Vance appears to be pure political botulinium right now. Anyone who actually cares about the future loves to see it.

Could well be part of the picture but if it was all of it, then I think Orban would have been out in his ear before now. At least it's happened, looking forward to the meltdown on "Truth" Social soon.

I must say I'm surprised. Must the be the degree of the loss that means he can't put up any pretense of being "stolen".

Come on Rory and Justin, the Americans don't need to be any more insufferable than they are already.

Rose or Rory please. Definitely not any American.

What's the diplomatic wording for "fvck off, your arrogance, bombast, incompetence, assumption you can push people round and abuse of power are all sickening" again?

Record turnout in the Hungarian election. Usually that's better news for the challenger than the incumbent, but we'll see.

I have no doubt that should Orban lose (which it looks like he may), he'll instigate some kind of measure, possibly violent, to stay in power. It's a matter of necessity that it doesn't succeed.