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[Johnsond]

China is building new coal power so fast that ‘energy transition’ by the West is meaningless

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Even if the US went completely off coal tomorrow, its plants would be more than replaced

42 and the gang need to be heading to China to get these buggers told. 

[Johnsond]

42 minutes ago, Joe Newton said:

Either I'm the only one here who watches porn, or this comment was severely underrated.

Contrary to the protestations of ignorance by some regarding the meaning of a few words I’d say you definitely ain’t the only one, if you can find Arb talk you can  find you porn 👍

Edited September 7, 2023 by Johnsond

[Welshfred]

12 hours ago, trigger_andy said:

Because being far Left is as bad as being far Right. It’s simply not a case of Left is good therefore more Left is great, history shows this. Since most governments these days are dangerous close to far Left a swing to the Right would be a far better balance and address the issues of why many countries feel the need for a more Right leaning government. 

 

So lean right for the sake of global balance? Almost seems you're making the case for centricism but I'm not sure that's what you intended.

But seriously, I am interested to know which governments could be considered close to far left and really interested to know what issues are pushing /pulling people towards the (far) right. I am nonplussed as to the benefits to the people of right wing government...

[Johnsond]

25 minutes ago, Welshfred said:

 

So lean right for the sake of global balance? Almost seems you're making the case for centricism but I'm not sure that's what you intended.

But seriously, I am interested to know which governments could be considered close to far left and really interested to know what issues are pushing /pulling people towards the (far) right. I am nonplussed as to the benefits to the people of right wing government...

The same could be said of left leaning governments,🤷‍♂️all that will ensue for anyone attempting to answer your questions is an utterly endless to and fro of of political opinions. Absolutely pointless, some of us like to fend for ourselves with minimal state intervention some like the whole nanny state tell me what to do make me safe look after me type of government it’s as simple as that for me. 

[Mike Hill]

13 minutes ago, Johnsond said:

The same could be said of left leaning governments,🤷‍♂️all that will ensue for anyone attempting to answer your questions is an utterly endless to and fro of of political opinions. Absolutely pointless, some of us like to fend for ourselves with minimal state intervention some like the whole nanny state tell me what to do make me safe look after me type of government it’s as simple as that for me. 

Would you consider yourself to be in the later camp?

 

 

[Johnsond]

Government should consider 'redress' for victims of Primodos pregnancy test drug, Theresa May says

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‘Lives have suffered as a result’ of drug’s use, former PM says

Just a reminder for those who have blind faith in pharmaceutical companies of what taking unproven drugs can lead too.

[Welshfred]

1 hour ago, Johnsond said:

,🤷‍♂️fend for ourselves with minimal state  intervention 

 

Sounds more like anarchism than fascism...

[Johnsond]

2 minutes ago, Welshfred said:

 

Sounds more like anarchism than fascism...

Anarchism or Fascism 😂😂😂😂

No just a bit of common sense, the right values and a bit of pride in being able to support your family etc. 
Well done for managing to get the “ fascism” word in so quickly. 

[Welshfred]

1 hour ago, Johnsond said:

🤷‍♂️ tell me what to do make me safe look after me type of government 

 

Individuals can't manage countries very well, that's the role of government surely? A government should govern the country as a whole, thinking long term, spending long term, planning for the future. That means some rules and some guidance for the individuals to follow, some of which will of course be unpopular with some, you can't please everyone all the time... But right wing government still has rules, sometimes quite strict ones...

[Johnsond]

1 minute ago, Welshfred said:

 

Individuals can't manage countries very well, that's the role of government surely? A government should govern the country as a whole, thinking long term, spending long term, planning for the future. That means some rules and some guidance for the individuals to follow, some of which will of course be unpopular with some, you can't please everyone all the time... But right wing government still has rules, sometimes quite strict ones...

Absolutely but let’s keep it minimal as I said in the initial reply.