Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg on cover of TIME

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  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,813
    benjs said:
    brianlux said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    brianlux said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    She will sail to New York.



    From DN:
    - We still have a window of time when things are in our own hands - but that window is closing fast. That's why I've decided to make this trip now. Over the past year, millions of young people have raised their voices to wake up world leaders and see the climate crisis. In the coming months, in New York and Santiago, it will prove whether they have listened, she writes.
    That little boat!  I hope she doesn't get sea sick. 
    Haha. Thought the same.

    Re-read the AOC/Greta talk also. Inspiring.
    Yeah, I like that interview.  AOC is a little big for her britches sometimes, but with a little luck she will find a little more humility and eventually deserve her desired standing.  Greta is just amazing.  No ego, no bullshit, a great mind and a massive amount of courage.
    I love the 'bigness' of AOC's personality, she's got megaphone-like characteristics that I think will continue to serve her well when she couples it with authenticity like she does. 
    I think if all the attention doesn't go to her head and she keeps focused, she could be great.  I guess I'm just naturally cautious in my optimism with pretty much anyone in the political arena these days.  The potential is there though, that's for sure. 
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,675
    benjs said:
    brianlux said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    brianlux said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    She will sail to New York.



    From DN:
    - We still have a window of time when things are in our own hands - but that window is closing fast. That's why I've decided to make this trip now. Over the past year, millions of young people have raised their voices to wake up world leaders and see the climate crisis. In the coming months, in New York and Santiago, it will prove whether they have listened, she writes.
    That little boat!  I hope she doesn't get sea sick. 
    Haha. Thought the same.

    Re-read the AOC/Greta talk also. Inspiring.
    Yeah, I like that interview.  AOC is a little big for her britches sometimes, but with a little luck she will find a little more humility and eventually deserve her desired standing.  Greta is just amazing.  No ego, no bullshit, a great mind and a massive amount of courage.
    I love the 'bigness' of AOC's personality, she's got megaphone-like characteristics that I think will continue to serve her well when she couples it with authenticity like she does. 
    brianlux said:
    benjs said:
    brianlux said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    brianlux said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    She will sail to New York.



    From DN:
    - We still have a window of time when things are in our own hands - but that window is closing fast. That's why I've decided to make this trip now. Over the past year, millions of young people have raised their voices to wake up world leaders and see the climate crisis. In the coming months, in New York and Santiago, it will prove whether they have listened, she writes.
    That little boat!  I hope she doesn't get sea sick. 
    Haha. Thought the same.

    Re-read the AOC/Greta talk also. Inspiring.
    Yeah, I like that interview.  AOC is a little big for her britches sometimes, but with a little luck she will find a little more humility and eventually deserve her desired standing.  Greta is just amazing.  No ego, no bullshit, a great mind and a massive amount of courage.
    I love the 'bigness' of AOC's personality, she's got megaphone-like characteristics that I think will continue to serve her well when she couples it with authenticity like she does. 
    I think if all the attention doesn't go to her head and she keeps focused, she could be great.  I guess I'm just naturally cautious in my optimism with pretty much anyone in the political arena these days.  The potential is there though, that's for sure. 
    The problem with idealistic young people in politics is that the system will turn them into politicians. Hopefully AOC can survive it!
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,675


    Presidential candidate Jay Inslee commends on the Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg.

    In connection with the Democrats' debate in Detroit, he pointed out that Thunberg is the obvious Nobel laureate.

    "To me, she is the most inspiring person in the world right now," he says.
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,813
    Spiritual_Chaos said:


    Presidential candidate Jay Inslee commends on the Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg.

    In connection with the Democrats' debate in Detroit, he pointed out that Thunberg is the obvious Nobel laureate.

    "To me, she is the most inspiring person in the world right now," he says.
    That would be great!
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,675

    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,675

    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,813
    Spiritual_Chaos said:

    Very cool that she got that ride.
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • Thoughts_Arrive
    Thoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    edited August 2019
    the right winger, climate deniers hate her here in Australia 

    Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,813
    Thoughts_Arrive said:
    the right winger, climate deniers hate her here in Australia 

    That sucks.  Probably here as well.
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • Thoughts_Arrive
    Thoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    brianlux said:
    Thoughts_Arrive said:
    the right winger, climate deniers hate her here in Australia 

    That sucks.  Probably here as well.
    All I see is nasty comments about her by grown men, bullying a child. 
    Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,675
    edited August 2019
    Thoughts_Arrive said:
    the right winger, climate deniers hate her here in Australia 

    Same here in Sweden. The "She should stay in school!" crowd.
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • cincybearcat
    cincybearcat Posts: 16,975
    edited August 2019
    Thoughts_Arrive said:
    brianlux said:
    Thoughts_Arrive said:
    the right winger, climate deniers hate her here in Australia 

    That sucks.  Probably here as well.
    All I see is nasty comments about her by grown men, bullying a child. 
      Not cool. But to be fair, she’s put herself into the “adult world” so I think normal criticism or credit makes sense.

    What disturbs me is the continued propping up of individuals to be hero’s. Waiting for the fall.  

    But one can not argue with how mature and brave she is being. Hope it makes a difference.
    Post edited by cincybearcat on
    hippiemom = goodness
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,675
    edited August 2019
    cincybearcat said:
    Thoughts_Arrive said:
    brianlux said:
    Thoughts_Arrive said:
    the right winger, climate deniers hate her here in Australia 

    That sucks.  Probably here as well.
    All I see is nasty comments about her by grown men, bullying a child. 
     Or cool. But to be fair, she’s put herself into the “adult world” so I think normal criticism or credit makes sense.
    @Thoughts_Arrive is not talking about "normal" criticism. 

    And feeling the need to post that she has put herself in a position to have to face "normal criticism" as a response to a post about people bullying her makes it come off as downplaying the hatred towards her. 
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • cincybearcat
    cincybearcat Posts: 16,975
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    cincybearcat said:
    Thoughts_Arrive said:
    brianlux said:
    Thoughts_Arrive said:
    the right winger, climate deniers hate her here in Australia 

    That sucks.  Probably here as well.
    All I see is nasty comments about her by grown men, bullying a child. 
     Or cool. But to be fair, she’s put herself into the “adult world” so I think normal criticism or credit makes sense.
    @Thoughts_Arrive is not talking about "normal" criticism. 

    And feeling the need to post that she has put herself in a position to have to face "normal criticism" as a response to a post about people bullying her makes it come off as downplaying the hatred towards her. 
    Hahahaha you really do rally around everything Swedish. 
    hippiemom = goodness
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,675
    edited August 2019
    cincybearcat said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    cincybearcat said:
    Thoughts_Arrive said:
    brianlux said:
    Thoughts_Arrive said:
    the right winger, climate deniers hate her here in Australia 

    That sucks.  Probably here as well.
    All I see is nasty comments about her by grown men, bullying a child. 
     Or cool. But to be fair, she’s put herself into the “adult world” so I think normal criticism or credit makes sense.
    @Thoughts_Arrive is not talking about "normal" criticism. 

    And feeling the need to post that she has put herself in a position to have to face "normal criticism" as a response to a post about people bullying her makes it come off as downplaying the hatred towards her. 
    Hahahaha you really do rally around everything Swedish. 
    Not at all. I just have the ability to see things for what they are. 
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • cincybearcat
    cincybearcat Posts: 16,975
    hippiemom = goodness
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,675
    She's about to reach NYC.

    https://instagram.com/p/B1s0SMxC_On/embed/

    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,675
    edited September 2019
    Nvm. Don't wanna risk losing "posting privileges" 
    Post edited by Spiritual_Chaos on
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,675
    https://youtu.be/BQ4rBLCpEeM
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Spiritual_Chaos
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    https://youtu.be/v5_dxzV9MTk
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"

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