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In reply to the discussion: War on climate change? I say Bullshit! [View all]lunasun
(21,646 posts)26. At one time the US could have led the way but instead was the sandbag stopping it
Now look at what is coming in larger countries and if we want it to stop we have to start in our own space first.
Not many people want to listen to a nation of hypocrites
15 yrs ago in a large city in China it was 3 -4bike lanes across and 2 for cars and buses
then about 4 yrs ago upon return it was almost reversed - who knows now - it could be like a city here with just one bike lane
edit to add the rail system in China was in use by many and more timetables, as in Europe
Here not so much and although I use it here it is just not that good or plentiful.
rec OP!
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At one time the US could have led the way but instead was the sandbag stopping it
lunasun
Jan 2013
#26
Exactly, wars never meant to be won, and that even included traditional wars. n/t
A Simple Game
Jan 2013
#12
I wonder if that Indian culture you mention is the same that Nichiren Daishonin refers to
BlancheSplanchnik
Jan 2013
#38
No, the Harappan culture pre-dates the Aryan culture that brought Hinduism
Jackpine Radical
Jan 2013
#41
More precisely, getting them to admit that we have problems that don't demand violent solutions.
Jackpine Radical
Jan 2013
#42