While I don’t deny the importance of the issues on the table today, issues that if left unchecked could result in the destruction of our nation as we know it, we tend to sweep the single most important issue under the rug. WHY? Probably because a) it’s harder than most to deal with, requires a bit of sacrifice from us all, and b) it’s not as ‘exciting’ as the clown show, the mudfest that occupies so much of our attention. I’m as guilty as any of pushing the environmental issues back in order to focus on the latest exploits of our politicos, but we really do need to open our eyes and work together, else none of the political disputes will matter 50 years from now when humans are gasping for breath, searching for food & water, and trying to stay alive. Our friend Keith has a not-too-subtle reminder for us today …
Amid all the contrived and exaggerated banter by one of the US ‘ political parties about fairly pedestrian topics, I am sure a story out of Australia was missed about the Antarctic ice melting at an even faster pace. This is not good for our planet, especially the billions that live in our coastal cities.
Citing the lead character Johnny from Stephen King’s book “The Dead Zone” might help get people’s attention. After an accident, Johnny could see a hazy future when he touched someone which could be altered if people acted differently when told of his prediction. An arrogant father chose to ignore Johnny as he told the father his son and other kids would drown at a hockey practice on a frozen lake that afternoon. Johnny hit the table with his cane and said you know who I am, don’t you? You investigated me before letting me tutor…
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Good share Jill.
I had my 5 cents worth over at Keith’s post.
Some folk are missing the point of Noah in Genesis. God said He would not wipe ALL life off of the Earth with a Flood (King James Bible 9:15)
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I just went and read your comment on Keith’s post and I nearly laughed! Spot on, Roger!!! And then … Fox News got hold of the story and …
Sigh … I laugh through my tears, yes?
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Fox News?
Contradiction in terms.
We move on.😔
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Indeed it is, which is why I generally write it as Fox “News”. Moving on now … 🐢
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Good approach Jill.
‘Five O’ Clock Follies,’
And as a antidote; something which makes more sense than Fox……
There was an old farmer who had an old sow
[snort] ow [raspberry] ow [whistle] addly dow
Suzanne is a funny old man
[snort] an [raspberry] an [whistle] addly dan
Suzanne is a funny old man
Sing cheerful bright and gay
Suzanne is a funny old man
[snort] an [raspberry] an [whistle] addly dan
Suzanne is a funny old man
Now this old farmer had three little pigs
[snort] igs [raspberry] igs [whistle] iddly digs
Suzanne is a funny old man
[snort] an [raspberry] an [whistle] addly dan
Suzanne is a funny old man
Sing cheerful bright and gay
Suzanne is a funny old man
[snort] an [raspberry] an [whistle] addly dan
Suzanne is a funny old man
Now these three little pigs were fed on turnips
[snort] urnips [raspberry] urnips [whistle] swedes
Suzanne is a funny old man
[snort] an [raspberry] an [whistle] addly dan
Suzanne is a funny old man
Sing cheerful bright and gay
Suzanne is a funny old man
[snort] an [raspberry] an [whistle] addly dan
Suzanne is a funny old man
Now these three little pigs were taken to market
[snort] arket [raspberry] arket [whistle] sale
Suzanne is a funny old man
[snort] an [raspberry] an [whistle] addly dan
Suzanne is a funny old man
Sing cheerful bright and gay
Suzanne is a funny old man
[snort] an [raspberry] an [whistle] addly dan
Suzanne is a funny old man
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I have to admit that this made me laugh … really laugh!!! I should bookmark it and view it again whenever I need a pick-me-up!!! Thank you, Roger!
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Apparently it’s an old nursery rhyme song that many an astute grandfather mastered (not me!) to assume grand children.😀
You Tube has several versions…keep on chuckling😀.
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Who knew? My grandfather certainly never sang that to me! He did teach me some really cool words, though, that made my parents foam at the mouth!!! Nothing like sitting on your grandpa’s lap while he’s drinking beer and watching a baseball game!
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😂🤣.
Ah the old traditions.
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Good reblog, Jill. Though I fear it is already too late for more warnings.
The clock is ticking for the younger generation.
Best wishes, Pete.
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And most of the younger generations seems apathetic to it all, while busy scrolling and texting on their cell phones
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Sadly true, Mary.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I dunno … sometimes it seems that the younger generation are more cognizant of the problem and dedicated to solving it than we are. They have a great example in Greta Thunberg, after all.
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Greta and those like her are very clued up, I agree. But she represents a very small percentage of the younger generation who spend so much of their time on phones, laptops, tabltes, and computer games. Would they give up their electronics because of the environmental and social effects of making them? Like cobalt mining in Africa for example. I doubt that.
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2018/oct/12/phone-misery-children-congo-cobalt-mines-drc
Best wishes, Pete.
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I wonder how many in the states even know who she is…
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I think most do, but she gets mixed reviews. Needless to say, the climate change deniers call her many things, none of them good. But, I think most people admire her and are amazed by her dedication … truly amazing for one so young.
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Thanks, Pete! I agree … the time for warnings, the time for talk has passed and it is now time for ACTION! But, Governor Greg Abbott of Texas is supporting fossil fuels over renewables, and the House has proposed a massive energy bill that would give more to the fossil fuel industry. Apparently, there is a lot of utter stupidity in this nation and our children & grandchildren will pay the price, as will the entire globe.
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Over here, the government is re-opening coal-fired power stations to cope with the unusually cold weather, and late snow. The demand for electricity is far exceeding the ability to generate it. There is even talk of re-activating disused coal mines.
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I can understand doing so when the conditions, such as the UK has been going through, justify it. Hopefully, once winter is over, though, it is to be hoped they will shelve any thoughts of re-opening abandoned coal mines and get back to trying to spend the money on renewable sources, instead.
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Sadly it will be too late when the right wing climate change denier finally wake up and decide to do something. Climate change and our planet should not be a political issue.
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Indeed, I fear you are right. I don’t know what it takes to wake people up … perhaps they’ll finally realize it when they can barely breathe and food is scarce, but by then it will be too late. Our negligence is dooming our children’s and grandchildren’s futures, but too many people shrug it off. I blame religion to a large extent, for I’ve lost count of the times people have told me to “Chill”, that “god will make it alright.” Blind faith is not helping, but is pushing even more down the path to destruction.
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Thanks Jill for the reblog. The issue needs as much notoriety as we can muster. Keith
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Agreed, my friend!
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