This is my last post on this forum - and I was in on it early. There isn't a whole lot to say other than Fuck - we blew our chance.
In closing to all those joining this forum thread now, it pays to go back at the start of this thread to see the obviousness of where this was all heading very early on - and to heed the predictions made by many - backed by science and not racism, arrogance or conspiracy.
There will not be a bump on global GDP, there will be a collapse. A recession is a best case scenario and it more likely will be a depression. The hope that governments would act in time is now just hindsight.
This will go on for some time and the world will never be the same after this all has passed in 12-18 months. Economies will change, currencies and the likely introduction of global digital currencies is likely along with immense job losses. Cultures will change.
Many lives will be lost, many will lose their homes, their jobs and their futures. People on this forum will lose people they love and some that they hate. I wish everyone on here the best of luck and can not stress this point enough: It is going to get immensely worse and any planning is better than no planning, but if you are of the mind this will all end and we will get back on track in 6 months, you are in for more than a disappointment.
If you for a moment could envision an advanced civilization, ask yourself who do you think would be in charge? Coal Barrons? Hotel Chain owners? Investment Bankers? Reality TV stars? People that even their own family told you not to vote for?
Or would they be scientists, academics?
What we could be is what we make it so. But not for the next decade, it is lost.
You can give me a thumbs down, a stupid vote or whatever you like, it really is of no consequence now. I have vulnerable family to attend to and there are real issues to get worked out. I'm sure the same could be said for most of you at this time.
Good luck.
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