Posts by Lilith __
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Hard News: Thatcher, in reply to Hebe,
I think I prefer discussion that has no name-calling, though
I think it’s an age-and-place thing because usually I agree. Russell explains it well with his comment about the profound alienation and division Thatcher’s government left behind.
I totally agree that her legacy is toxic. I remember the breathtaking scariness of her regime. But I don’t think name-calling helps. Excoriating analysis of her words and actions, fine; personal insults, meh. It’s too easy and too unhelpful. IMO. :-)
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It's always puzzled me why only a woman can be called a trout, and only a man can be called a coot.
I think I prefer discussion that has no name-calling, though.
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Capture: Got the blues, in reply to BenWilson,
A mirage to call one's own, why thank you Ben! :-)
And thanks, Nora.
What varied and unexpected delights in this thread! -
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Blue-tiful Brighton, this afternoon.
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Capture: Someone, Somewhere, In Summertime, in reply to Nora Leggs,
Fantail…. boy they move fast
So do trees, eh? ;-)
Jackson, I think it's time for an Autumn thread, eh?
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Hard News: Done like a dinner, in reply to Bart Janssen,
We will wait patiently. No rush just know that we do miss your contributions
thirded.
And so pleased to hear you house is progressing well, David.
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Hard News: Done like a dinner, in reply to Farmer Green,
“So you want us to adapt to something you claim isn’t happening? Huh?”
Those are your exact words. You made up the bit about the claim that climate change is not happening. It is clearly a false accusation.
You then revised it to include the word anthropogenic and FG asserted that all organisms change their environment. Climate is a major , significant part of that environment. It can’t be much clearer.Yes, everything is very clear. You're a climate change denier who lacks the courage to stand up for your beliefs. Grow a backbone.
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Hard News: Done like a dinner, in reply to Farmer Green,
Just calling you on the false accusation; it is in no way nasty, but you may not enjoy it much.
How is my accusation false?
All organisms alter their environment. It is therefore impossible that the sum total of humanity and everything that it does will not have an effect, however imperceptible , or swamped by natural variation. The question is , does it matter? It is inevitable, that is certain.
These are weasel words. If you can't answer a simple and pivotal yes or no question, I don't know how you expect the rest of us to discuss more complex issues with you.
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Hard News: Done like a dinner, in reply to Farmer Green,
You’re putting words in my mouth; don’t bother. Science is not about belief anyway : it’s about knowledge.
Change the subject? Yeah right. Climate is not something theoretical ; it’s always there ; proximate; and always changing. Perhaps you haven’t noticed , or it makes no difference to you.Do you personally believe that anthropogenic climate change is happening? Yes or no?
And there's no need to be nasty.
