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davidn3600

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19. Some dont think civilization will make it past 2030
Fri Nov 9, 2012, 01:08 AM
Nov 2012

The MIT study shows we are on pace for a 2030 global collapse. They base this on human consumption of resources, population growth, and economic factors.

The UN is projecting a population north of 10 billion by 2050. Right now we are at 7 billion. So we will end up having to find a way to feed, take care of, and provide energy for an additional 3 billion people within the next 35-40 years.

Eventually something has to give. And MIT's computers project that 2030 is where things will start to fall apart unless drastic changes are made that reduces our dependence of non-renewable resources and fix our economic problems. Right now we are not on a sustainable path. If we keep the status quo, we are not going to make it. Whether it is in 2030, 2050, or 2100. At some point we are going to collapse. And Im talking about the world, not just America.

True progressives want to get away from oil, not chase after it aletier_v Nov 2012 #1
What you're saying is that "true progressives" want to step back about 150 years... cherokeeprogressive Nov 2012 #10
not to mention we would have batshit crazy barbarians on our borders quinnox Nov 2012 #2
Oh cmon theKed Nov 2012 #4
Think about how much money they'll want for blue state commerce... cherokeeprogressive Nov 2012 #6
Viva Cascadia Matariki Nov 2012 #3
Oh, lighten up. We just figure it's the only way... pinboy3niner Nov 2012 #5
Which denomination do you think they'll pick for Big Bird when the time comes? cherokeeprogressive Nov 2012 #7
How about just shutting off all federal aid to the doc03 Nov 2012 #8
They would have to buy Politicalboi Nov 2012 #9
That's about the funniest thing I've heard in a long time... cherokeeprogressive Nov 2012 #13
I did not know that 'grok' was a word Angry Dragon Nov 2012 #11
Google it + Heinlein. :) nt pinboy3niner Nov 2012 #15
Those are minor obstacles that we could easily overcome, and the benefits of not Zorra Nov 2012 #12
Progressives who live in "red" states notwithstanding of course... right? Abandon them? cherokeeprogressive Nov 2012 #14
Life is full of tough choices. Zorra Nov 2012 #18
region 3 discharge Nov 2012 #16
I discharge Nov 2012 #17
Some dont think civilization will make it past 2030 davidn3600 Nov 2012 #19
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