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northernlights Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-23-08 05:23 AM
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7. the problem with economists
they see everything in terms of GDP, as if nothing else in life exists, let alone matters.

A few 10s of millions of new "middle class" worldwide. With the world population growing by how many billions?

Earth is not a limitless resource, nor is it a limitless "landfill" for the toxins we spew in increasing amounts every day. Potable water is not a limitless resource. Arable land is not a limitless resource. Breathable air is not a limitless resource. Fish are not a limitless resource.

Earth is overdue for some serious pruning. Just when the rethugs want to make contraception illegal. :eyes:
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