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hunter

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30. Guys like Elon Musk or Donald Trump don't have anything I want.

Reply to AZJonnie (Original post)

Wed Feb 5, 2025, 09:31 AM

Feb 5

Their wealth won't mean a thing when it comes their time to die.

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Could the PTB be VERY aware that disruptions from climate change and resource shortages are catastrophically imminent? [View all] AZJonnie Feb 5 OP

greenland rampartd Feb 5 #1

Great addition, and actually I'd meant to mention it so thanks! AZJonnie Feb 5 #2

i hoped the 1 word would be enough n/t rampartd Feb 5 #3

'Tis AZJonnie Feb 5 #5

If Greenland maintains a temperate climate it will be a safe haven for the rich? Irish_Dem Feb 5 #17

I do not think that would be the case. John1956PA Feb 5 #21

So there must be another reason Trump and the billionaires want Greenland. Irish_Dem Feb 5 #22

Because they presume the ice sheet will be melting very quickly and they think there are vast resources AZJonnie Feb 5 #33

You and I are very aware that disruptions from climate change and resource shortages... Mister Ed Feb 5 #4

The wealthy know it is real, and have been buying bolt holes in New Zealand, etc. Irish_Dem Feb 5 #19

New Zealand is their refuge Ferryboat Feb 5 #26

Yes and they also amassing as much wealth as possible. Irish_Dem Feb 5 #29

Interesting supposition... EarthFirst Feb 5 #6

100% Avalon Sparks Feb 5 #7

Common thinking about the baby push is "more workers and consumers", but yeah, maybe a re-population scheme. Think. Again. Feb 5 #8

I think they want more white babies. Irish_Dem Feb 5 #20

Musk is a huge promoter of more and more babies. He thinks everyone should have at least 10 babies and so do his ratchiweenie Feb 5 #28

I know this gets a little bit into the weeds afa a theory goes, but ... to throw people off the scent? AZJonnie Feb 5 #32

Thanks Avalon Sparks Feb 5 #34

Sure they're aware. As am I. Ponietz Feb 5 #9

It's clear that overpopulation is the root of all that's going wrong, has been for decades... Think. Again. Feb 5 #10

Thank you Aaeia Feb 5 #18

They all seem to have their bunkers prepared biophile Feb 5 #11

Would you happen to know NJCher Feb 5 #12

It's on Kauai biophile Feb 5 #15

The fascist response is nationalistic and racist. Voltaire2 Feb 5 #13

Wow. OP read my mind. Ollie Garkie Feb 5 #14

The billionaires know climate change is real, this is why they are stealing as much as they can now. Irish_Dem Feb 5 #16

I guess the question is how soon is soon? Buckeyeblue Feb 5 #23

There may be some truth to this. Remember that when Jimmy Carter talked about harumph Feb 5 #24

Exactly, fatalism. Brenda Feb 5 #25

These are 'cull the herd' maniacs C_U_L8R Feb 5 #27

Guys like Elon Musk or Donald Trump don't have anything I want. hunter Feb 5 #30

They are deranged and believe they are chosen by their Creator, GreenWave Feb 5 #31