After a brief Facebook conversation, concerning Greta Thunberg, with folks not of my political persuasion, I thought I’d wander the Blogiverse to see what other people, critical of Climate Change Science and the urgency to do something about it, had to say about what Greta said.
A few posed thoughtful questions, such as where do we get the money to do all that is, supposedly, required? And, what about all the gas powered tools like chainsaws, what about motorcycles, what about car collectors? Will gasoline be totally abandoned? And what I think is the most critical, what about all the people that will loose their jobs as both fossil fuel and the machines that use it are phased out?
Like I said, thoughtful questions that deserve thoughtful answers. In future posts I’ll try to find the answers for them.
And then …
There are folks who didn’t talk problems and solutions but rather took to name calling and conspiracy theories.
All that anger and vitriol aimed at a 16 year old student. It was intense. Most attacks fell into a few categories; her appearance; she is an agent of George Soros or the Freemasons or the Illuminati or the vast dark world order; and, my favorite, she embodies the evil of the Democrats and Liberals.
Break out the smelling salts, I think my following comments will cause those of weak heart to swoon.
Of the three, I am flattered to be included with the EVIL Liberals. Particularly, if trying to save the climate and the lives all children; All Children. If that is evil, along with universal healthcare so every one can be healthy, and free education for everyone who wants to attend a local school to learn a trade or prepare for college, or state universities, then;
Pleased to meet you. Have you’ve guessed my name?
Greta’s appearance? Seriously? Several times I saw her compared to those cute little Nazi girls with Nordic faces and their braided blond hair.
She’s a Nazi because she wears her hair in a style that has been around for 10’000s of years? The Nazi’s represent a genuine evil that has been around for a long time. But hair styles don’t make you evil or a Nazi. They make you cute. As I mentioned to one woman critic with a comely face, “When you were 16 and wearing braids, I bet all the boys wanted to Goose Step with you.” I try not to mention Trump’s hair. It is unfortunate and not attractive, but it’s his head. If he wants to wear a rotting carp on his head, that’s up to him. I wouldn’t sit near him, but it’s head.
And then, she’s agent of a secretive organization, run by George Soros, that wants to rule the world. If you’ve got a problem with Soros take it up with him. Here’s a paragraph from his bio page, I warn you, he sounds like the Devil himself,
“Under his leadership, the Open Society Foundations have supported individuals and organizations across the globe fighting for freedom of expression, accountable government, and societies that promote justice and equality. The foundations have also provided school and university fees for thousands of promising students who would otherwise have been excluded from opportunities because of their identity or where they live.”
Did I mention that he is worth about $8 billion or that, over his life he has donated $32 billion supporting freedom of speech, justice and education? He’s given way 4 times more money than he has kept for himself!
The man is a blight on humanity.
As for Greta being an agent for some mysterious cabal, like the Freemasons or Illuminati or the dark World Order. That’s not very creative.
The Freemasons have been a target of churches, political parties like the Nazis and Communists and now the Republicans. Well, my dad belonged to the Masonic Order, aka Freemasons. I was a DeMolay, which was like the Mason’s Boy Scouts, but we got to wear cool capes. The Shriners, those guys that wear the red fez and drive ity-bity cars in parades and who support a network of children’s hospitals are all Masons. The bad press about the Freemasons is a centuries old smear campaign by religious groups, political groups, and leaders who did not care for their inclusive peaceful message.
As for the Illuminati? I’d sooner believe that space aliens are secretly orchestrating world dominion. I know that it is true because I’ve seen pictures of Aliens with the last 6 presidents on the cover of one tabloid or another.
The dark World Order? If that means the United Nations and other organizations promoting peace, harmony and better life for everyone, I’ve got Breaking News. They’re not dark. They have been in the daylight since conceived. These are things most people on the planet want; Peace, Opportunity, Freedom from Hunger and Disease and a government that is truthful, trustworthy and genuinely interested in everyone’s well-being.
Gee, it sounds like Hell to me.
But do you know what really gets my chaps in a bundle?
All the vicious crap directed at a 16 year old girl. She’d be a sophomore in a US high school. Yet, there are adults, some old enough that they should have a little class, call her filthy names, suggest terrible things, and in all regards show no respect towards a young person who has legitimate concerns about the fate of the world. A 16 year old idealist drives the Trumpets nuts.
At least when I heap hot steaming shit on someone they’re an adult with a few miles on their tires. As for Trump, so what? He’s thrown enough shit around that it would make a chimpanzee blush.
I ask, what are you afraid of? Christ, you guys buy guns and parade around with pistolas on your belts.
What about the people that support him, whether it’s voluntary or coerced, I ask them, you; what’s the matter? After all the crap he has unloaded on the rest of us, you’ve continued to support him. I’m not surprised you have thin skin. It is exactly what I’d expect from someone who is insecure, and fearful. It is a sign of pain.
I suggest that we talk about it. Perhaps there are less contentious ways to address make the world less insecure, safer, and less painful. And, there is therapy and yoga. I’m not kidding. Learning about yourself and others makes the world a less stressful and more rewarding place.
I want to part on a note of reconciliation. Peace be with you, in your hearts and souls. There is a beautiful loving world out here and you are invited to join in.