Dear Dingo:
A few days back the Guardian posted an article: "Capitalism is Killing the Planet". Rehashing the math that eternal economic growth is impossible on a finite earth.
The author (George Monbiot) claims we should "disobey" Capitalism, and stop economic growth. However, the newly elected Virginia Governor basically won with one line--"Promise to grow Virginia's economy". What is Monbiot smoking ?
Answer:
Many environmental activists (remember Gibbons?) Have smoked the same thing. This strange substance makes them sincerely believe a good portion of Westerners will voluntarily sell their cars, go Vegan and unplug the AC. Gladly live in tiny houses and drink home made mead.
If only these activists would stop smoking said substance, they may just realize that even "good" Democrats, have total climate cognitive dissonance. They still want their kids to go to the best schools and be able to afford a nice house.
And they won't even feel that guilty about it, because after all, they'll be driving a 'well deserved', virtue signaling Tesla.
No comments:
Post a Comment