Society & Culture Things in life you just don't understand - Part 3

[Scotland]

Little doubt she'll fly home in jet too.

She's a non-flyer and I respect that. Obviously a bit easier to rely on trains in a small country with an established train system (historically powered by coal and now powered from a grid that is 35% nuclear - phasing out) but it's refreshing not to hear from some Greens voter who is at the airport every other week.

 

[Engimal v3]

How many people want Alan Jones to shut up and go away? (raises hand)

He must have a pretty effective message....

Haha, Alan Jones doesn't have a message. His whole schtick is basically this:

 

[Craven Morehead]

She's a non-flyer and I respect that. Obviously a bit easier to rely on trains in a small country with an established train system (historically powered by coal and now powered from a grid that is 35% nuclear - phasing out) but it's refreshing not to hear from some Greens voter who is at the airport every other week.

She's sailing back?

 

[Craven Morehead]

Haha, Alan Jones doesn't have a message. His whole schtick is basically this:

For a bloke who doesn't have a message he is listened to and watched by a whole heap of people.

I'd wager more than the entire number who voted Green at the last election.

 

[Scotland]

She's sailing back?

Doesn't know, apparently. Planning to stay for months.

 

[Scotland]

Haha, Alan Jones doesn't have a message. His whole schtick is basically this:

He is a giant flogbean. I am glad I live in WA where he isn't on the airwaves.

But the point stands. Either people wanting you to shut up and go away represents an effective message or it doesn't.

 

[Craven Morehead]

Doesn't know, apparently. Planning to stay for months.

They'll get sick of being lectured to soon enough.
Interesting that a 16 yr old can stay out of school for months at a time.
Also interesting that an Aspergers person is so comfortable in the spotlight.

 

[Engimal v3]

He is a giant flogbean. I am glad I live in WA where he isn't on the airwaves.

But the point stands. Either people wanting you to shut up and go away represents an effective message or it doesn't.

The point only stands if you think that saying our Prime Minister should go over to the Prime Minister of New Zealand and shove a sock down her throat is an equally valid message as asking global leaders to stop willfully ignoring scientific consensus.

If someone is most known for saying a woman's father "died of shame", it's probably the person and not the message that people don't like.

 

[Scotland]

The point only stands if you think that saying our Prime Minister should go over to the Prime Minister of New Zealand and shove a sock down her throat is an equally valid message as asking global leaders to stop willfully ignoring scientific consensus.

If someone is most known for saying a woman's father "died of shame", it's probably the person and not the message that people don't like.

All you needed to say is that you agree with Greta Thunberg and not Alan Jones. The rest is fluff.

 

[Engimal v3]

All you needed to say is that you agree with Greta Thunberg and not Alan Jones. The rest is fluff.

While you're incorrect, I guess it is true that I don't agree with Jones give that his solution for climate change is kids switching off their darn iPads. I'll give you that.

 

[Kram]

It's amazing that Bolt is really only the 3rd biggest dickhead on Sky thanks to A.Jones and Paul Murray.

 

[Scotland]

Chas Licciardello is on Sky. Funny ol' world.

 

[Procrastinator35]

It's amazing that Bolt is really only the 3rd biggest dickhead on Sky thanks to A.Jones and Paul Murray.

Murdoche's idea of providing us with 'alternative' viewpoints.....Same message, different Muppet is all.

 

[Richard Cranium]

Aaaand this is why I don't understand the exposure given to her.

Nothing gained, just a lot of arguing over bullshit.

 

[Beerfish]

Aaaand this is why I don't understand the exposure given to her.

Nothing gained, just a lot of arguing over bulls**t.

How dare you

 

[t_94]

For a bloke who doesn't have a message he is listened to and watched by a whole heap of people.

I'd wager more than the entire number who voted Green at the last election.

Yes by senile pensioners and Queenslanders

 

[Off The Couch]

You should be more concerned that her parents have admitted she has a history of mental illness and has Aspergers.

Fancy being that gutless that you need an unwell child to peddle your message.

“Unwell”

The implication that a person can’t function because of MH issues and Aspergers is pretty disgusting tbh

I suppose she’s been able to build her platform because she has those factors in her life we all love those stories (sarcasm)
But that still doesn’t account for the amount of angst. I’ve always been of the opinion that the less attention you give someone the quicker the flame burns out. Every time some “warrior” goes on a rant about her just fuels those who support her and for some I’m sure the outrage is the only reason they support her

Tbh I haven’t listened to a single thing she’s said. I’m no climate denier, think it’s real and frightening for those coming after me. I can’t do a lot, only the simple things but I’m making a small contribution, all while I continue driving my car and not sorting my rubbish properly. Suppose we all have to start somewhere

 

[Craven Morehead]

Yes by senile pensioners and Queenslanders

I don't even know why I'm defending him as I'm no fan.
But what you say is just silly.

 

[Craven Morehead]

“Unwell”

The implication that a person can’t function because of MH issues and Aspergers is pretty disgusting tbh

I suppose she’s been able to build her platform because she has those factors in her life we all love those stories (sarcasm)
But that still doesn’t account for the amount of angst. I’ve always been of the opinion that the less attention you give someone the quicker the flame burns out. Every time some “warrior” goes on a rant about her just fuels those who support her and for some I’m sure the outrage is the only reason they support her

Tbh I haven’t listened to a single thing she’s said. I’m no climate denier, think it’s real and frightening for those coming after me. I can’t do a lot, only the simple things but I’m making a small contribution, all while I continue driving my car and not sorting my rubbish properly. Suppose we all have to start somewhere

Where did I say that she couldn't function?
But there is a stark difference between merely functioning and becoming the focus of global attention, (albeit for a short time).
The kid is being manipulated by minders, told what to say because of her 'platform' and is clearly not coping.

I'd be more concerned about the 'warriors' who are hero-worshipping a 16 yr old girl who believes that the world is on fire because their version of spreading the story isn't cutting through to the public conscience.

 

[Off The Couch]

Where did I say that she couldn't function?
But there is a stark difference between merely functioning and becoming the focus of global attention, (albeit for a short time).
The kid is being manipulated by minders, told what to say because of her 'platform' and is clearly not coping.

I'd be more concerned about the 'warriors' who are hero-worshipping a 16 yr old girl who believes that the world is on fire because their version of spreading the story isn't cutting through to the public conscience.

My bad - the unwell threw me
I know lots of “unwell” people doing great things

I’m interested as to your knowing for sure that she’s being manipulated or is that your opinion because god forbid a 16 year old should have her own

 

[Craven Morehead]

My bad - the unwell threw me
I know lots of “unwell” people doing great things

I’m interested as to your knowing for sure that she’s being manipulated or is that your opinion because god forbid a 16 year old should have her own

This is a kid who has actually commenced legal proceedings against France, Germany and other countries for not being on track to meet emission reduction targets.

16 yr old kids do not have the wherewithal, the life experience, the nous or the clout to do such things.

She is a political pawn and the people pulling the strings behind her should be ashamed.

 

[norway blue]

Having travelled and lived in china I can say this . A common saying is “ sometimes there is no answer “. I kinda understand it . I think .


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[Procrastinator35]

My bad - the unwell threw me
I know lots of “unwell” people doing great things

I’m interested as to your knowing for sure that she’s being manipulated or is that your opinion because god forbid a 16 year old should have her own

16 year old girls can't have minds of their own…..All those runaway pregnant teenagers are being manipulated by their parents to do so.

If nothing else, her passion is certainly inspiring & resonates.....Perhaps that's what is getting up all those dried-out & encrusted conservatives noses!

 

[Billy ray]

Wonder if it was a 16 year old boy if anything would be different.

 

[Craven Morehead]

16 year old girls can't have minds of their own…..All those runaway pregnant teenagers are being manipulated by their parents to do so.

If nothing else, her passion is certainly inspiring & resonates.....Perhaps that's what is getting up all those dried-out & encrusted conservatives noses!

But it's not resonating, especially with conservatives.

This country had a chance to make a stand on climate change at the last Federal Election..
You could have made Di Natale PM and legislated some tangible change.

However, despite all the bleating from the left and 16 year old, crying girls, 10% voted green.

People aren't buying it.