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Edited by Mrph1 on Nov 30th 2023 at 11:03:59 AM
I admit from a political stand point it sucks to be in that situation.
I mean, in the long term it works out, but when has politics ever been about the long term? More people will be pissed NOW that you slowed down jobs from fossil fuel industries than glad LATER that you moved to a more reliable energy source.
By the way since the next debate is coming up make sure to tweet to Obama more material to use. Also tell him to mention Romney encouraging employers to intimidate their employees to vote for him.
"I don't give a rat's ass about going to hell. I guess it's because I feel like I'm already there." -MugenGod fucking dammit we'd come out at a net positive on jobs if we switched from coal and old nuclear to integrated fast reactor nuclear. Retrofitting the plants, moving the fuel, recycling the existing waste we have into fuel, and the stuff's as clean as wind or solar.
Share it so that people can get into this conversation, 'cause we're not the only ones who think like this.Sell it as a way to remove existing nuclear waste. IFR tech can burn the stuff that's been building up in our underground storage facilities.
Share it so that people can get into this conversation, 'cause we're not the only ones who think like this.I find it interesting that the Republicans complain about how we're leaving a mess for our children by racking up this enormous debt yet they don't give a damn about the environment at all. It's really a far more pressing concern since it can't be fixed once it's broken, unlike the economy.
edited 21st Oct '12 9:13:06 AM by Kostya
Yes he did. I find that logic nonsensical though even when you assume God exists. I mean if Obama really is going to destroy America then why did he allow him to take over in the first place? What, God is just letting America get destroyed for some reason? You could argue he fixed things by letting the Tea Party take over but why bother when he could have stopped Obama to begin with?
to answer no 2, theyve been convinced its the end times since the ink was barely dry on the bible. Therefore, if its the end times and jesus will be back any day now, then the second god comes back earth becomes perfect again anyhow, so who cares in the meantime? God gave humans dominion over the earth so lets dominion the fuck out of it.
Even though this contradicts the part in the Bible where we are supposed to be stewards of the land,...because pollution is very steward-like
I've found this:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/49489591/ns/world_news-the_new_york_times/#.UIQpEYbActA
I've also found this:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/21/us-iran-nuclear-usa-idUSBRE89K05N20121021
I can only hope it contributes something to the situation...
This is where I, the Vampire Mistress, proudly reside: http://liberal.nationstates.net/nation=nova_nacioFormer U.S. Senator and Presidential Candidate George McGovern Dies

It's true. If solar and wind are actually more labor efficient, that means less people will be employed in those markets.
When you're near full employment, the economy is robust enough that they'll just fine jobs in other markets. But, well, the broken window effect is in play.