Thread: Earth has suffered irreversible damage

Originally Posted by Libertarian

I have a few thoughts on this issue. First of all "Humans" are a natural part of the planet. We are just as natural as the birds and the bees. Since "humans are natural, whatever results from "human" activity is also natural. So if the planet is going to "run out" of resourses like the doomsday tree-huggers profess, well, so be it. It would be natural. After all, the dinosaurs went extinct, so might humans. It's all just a guess anyway.....

I have actually thought the same way before. We are part of nature and I do think it is natural for us to try to use our environment to improve our lives. However, I would have a problem if we end up making things worse for human life on this planet in the long run.

Originally Posted by Benjamin

Debbie Downer!!!

Ben

thanks

damn i couldnt remember!!!!

Originally Posted by partofme

The whole problem with studies about things such as global warming is that there are actually experts who do not agree with the scenario that you here on television about our future demise due to warming caused by humans. Who is to be believed?

I think there must be some credibility to the orbital variation theory. If we come closer to the sun because of orbital variation, then the earth is going to warm. Humans may be causing some warming. The earth is just a planet in a vast universe. We see the death of stars in that universe all the time. And humans have nothing to do with it. There is a life cycle in the universe and natural death is part of it. If anyone thinks this planet is in any in a fixed position but for the actions of man, in that grand scheme of things, then they are incredibly short sighted.

Originally Posted by Chiquita

I think there must be some credibility to the orbital variation theory. If we come closer to the sun because of orbital variation, then the earth is going to warm. Humans may be causing some warming. The earth is just a planet in a vast universe. We see the death of stars in that universe all the time. And humans have nothing to do with it. There is a life cycle in the universe and natural death is part of it. If anyone thinks this planet is in any in a fixed position but for the actions of man, in that grand scheme of things, then they are incredibly short sighted.

That is a good point. The earth does change because of many variables. I think it is possible that more of the warming is caused by factors other than humans. Then again the majority could be because of humans. I just find it hard to make that call and I find it strange that so many try when they are not qualified to do so.

Originally Posted by Rakkasan

man i would hate to have to be friends with the oracle

he is like that character on SNL who is always a downer


do you ever smile oracle?

Aren't most people who think they are oracles downers? Perhaps I am beginning to understand and be one too. I have a sense of humor. Really I do. But when I trot it out I get....... (((LMAO)))

Originally Posted by partofme

That is a good point. The earth does change because of many variables. I think it is possible that more of the warming is caused by factors other than humans. Then again the majority could be because of humans. I just find it hard to make that call and I find it strange that so many try when they are not qualified to do so.

Well, I guess they think they are qualified.

Originally Posted by Chiquita

Well, I guess they think they are qualified.

I am just willing to admit that I personally have no way of knowing how serious the problem is or how much of it is our fault. I actually would like the know the opinions of more people here and more importantly how they came to their conclusions.

Originally Posted by partofme

I am just willing to admit that I personally have no way of knowing how serious the problem is or how much of it is our fault. I actually would like the know the opinions of more people here and more importantly how they came to their conclusions.

I haven't reached a conclusion yet. I have an "area" in science.

Originally Posted by Chiquita

I haven't reached a conclusion yet. I have an "area" in science.

It is good to know that you haven't reached a conclusion yet. I wish more people would admit that they do not know for certain rather than preaching to the other side like they know beyond the shadow of a doubt.

Originally Posted by Chiquita

Aren't most people who think they are oracles downers? Perhaps I am beginning to understand and be one too. I have a sense of humor. Really I do. But when I trot it out I get....... (((LMAO)))

ya he is really a sad dude

him and zzpat i really worry about


i mean as a fence sitter, i really dont get that wrapped up as you know


but i hated clinton

but i wasnt suicidal

and i didnt hate my country