OshaqHennessey

joined 6 days ago
[–] OshaqHennessey@midwest.social 5 points 2 days ago (2 children)

It's an intentional choice, but it's not for style. The EPA passed regulations in the 90s that demanded a certain level of efficiency from all manufacturers. Sounds great in theory, but the execution was very flawed. The problem is, the regulations allow for less efficiency, based on the size and weight of the vehicle. Well, it's much easier to engineer a big, heavy vehicle than it is to engineer a more efficient vehicle, so which option do you think most American car companies chose? That amount of bulk allows them to have a lower rated MPG while still remaining "compliant."

I can read just fine. You're asserting that climate change should be embraced because we'll learn to "live with it." I'm pointing out that you're ignoring a giant mountain of evidence that says the best case scenario is that ten percent of our species survives. So, if we're understanding each other correctly, ninety percent of humans dying is the "new normal" you're saying we should be cool with, and I'm not cool with that.

I just realized you're from .ml. Please block me, I can't stand you assholes anyway.

[–] OshaqHennessey@midwest.social 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Ok then, it sounds like you think the only way to improve society is to replace its members with ones who are "more sensible," as defined by you. Sorry, but I'm not sure how to help you with that one either.

[–] OshaqHennessey@midwest.social 0 points 3 days ago (2 children)

You're right, capitalism won't make the Earth completely uninhabitable. Many mass extinction events have occurred in our planet's past, and life has always eventually recovered (obviously).

However, capitalism will destroy our planet's ability to sustain our society, and eventually our species, and it is doing so at an alarming rate. To disagree, at this point, is to ignore an amout of scientific evidence so substantial, it amounts similarly to denying the Earth is round.

[–] OshaqHennessey@midwest.social 2 points 3 days ago (3 children)

It sounds like you're saying the only way to better a society is to replace all its members with ones who already agree with you. If so, I'm not real sure how to help you. Good luck with that.

[–] OshaqHennessey@midwest.social 5 points 4 days ago (6 children)

Climate change goes beyond killing each other; it's killing our planet's ability to sustain our species.

[–] OshaqHennessey@midwest.social 9 points 4 days ago (2 children)

They have bunkers, they have stockpiles of food and medicine, and they have staff to maintain it all. They fully believe they have the means and resources to insulate themselves from all consequences.