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“WE’RE FUCKED” / Extinction Rebellion /OT/ Heading for extinction, and what to do about it
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Yes, but don't worry if you can't. I think this is crucially important to keep in mind:
Don't worry too much about your habits as an individual. Focus on doing whatever you can to push for meaningful change on a political level.
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That's what I meant, I live in the NL and ride public transit ~100% electric busses. But I should bike more for multiple reasons. I'm trying to get involved with my local chapter in Maastricht. And I hope I can contribute in any way
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I'm following this thread.
I agree with the first part, not the second. Don't waste too much energy on people in denial, we can't get everyone, we don't need everyone. But be careful not to piss off the average folks, because it could backfire.
I agree with the first part, not the second. Don't waste too much energy on people in denial, we can't get everyone, we don't need everyone. But be careful not to piss off the average folks, because it could backfire.
Maastricht, awesome, I'm from Liege, so close and yet we have so much to learn about how you guys cycle! But many things also come down to infrastructure and policies, my (past) city is absurdly unprepared for more riders. And don't you even dare thinking about a no car zone...
Poor guy couldn't get to the hospital to say goodbye to his dying dad due to blocking the roads.
Followed by a tone deaf non-apology.
More public sympathy pissed away.
On the plus side I saw another protest outside Barclays, makes much more sense with a clear target.
Followed by a tone deaf non-apology.
More public sympathy pissed away.
On the plus side I saw another protest outside Barclays, makes much more sense with a clear target.
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Yeah, this makes me very sad and I would be heartbroken and upset if I were in his place. Road blocks are always planned with emergency services in mind, but things like this will unfortunately happen given enough time. XR absolutely doesn't want to cause people emotional pain like this, and I am sure the local group is discussing how to deal with situations like this in the future. We are always discussing ways of adapting and changing up tactics as necessary as long as we stick to non-violence and the like.
I feel for him but I'm not sure I agree with the general sentiment of the article or your post. Firstly these people are essentially protesting to prevent the end of society as we know it. At what point do we just accept that inconveniencing people is a necesaary Evil?
I also think I'd need to know more about the story. How long was traffic stopped? Couldn't this situation just as easily have been cause by a traffic jam or car crash? Shit I've been stuck in roadworks for hours. If the persons death was that imminent there are no guarantees of making it in time. Also was the demonstration planned ahead of time so people knew to take alternative routes?
Let's not pretend that there is any real positive public sentiment towards climate change or climate change activists. The average person doesn't give a fuck and this incident does literally nothing to change that. Any person who sees this story and decides that's enough to not care or act on climate change was never going to give a shit anyway.
Sucks, but he could have also gotten in a regular traffic jam, and if that would have happened then nobody expects capitalism to apologize. This is just one of the ways that newspapers act to delegitimize anything that upsets the status quo.
Noble.
But this is possibly the worst forum you could have chosen if optimistic gusto is what you're after.
Edit: let me not add to that. Gonna look at where and how to contribute.
But this is possibly the worst forum you could have chosen if optimistic gusto is what you're after.
Edit: let me not add to that. Gonna look at where and how to contribute.
I do love that we have both the human extinction movement as well as extinction rebellion now and both aim to unfuck the environment.
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Some people I've met through XR are actually quite pessimistic, believing that the movement will likely fail. That doesn't stop them from acting, however, because what if it succeeds? Personally, a part of it is about feeling at peace with myself and the way I live my life.
Fantastic!
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Bumping for the next climate strike this Friday. Joining these strikes is fantastic, and I hope many of you are. If you want to keep making a meaningful difference outside of these strikes, please join your local chapter of XR (link in OP). We need to keep the momentum going!
Speaking of which, on the 7th of October, there will be a global rebellion with occupations of major cities worldwide (New York, Berlin, London etc.). It should be very exciting, so join XR now and be a part of the change!
Speaking of which, on the 7th of October, there will be a global rebellion with occupations of major cities worldwide (New York, Berlin, London etc.). It should be very exciting, so join XR now and be a part of the change!
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