Nov 2022
10:13am, 17 Nov 2022
92,405 posts
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swittle
JB 28904 Based on Johnny's earlier post, it's going to be Karl Popper, I think. |
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Nov 2022
10:13am, 17 Nov 2022
92,406 posts
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swittle
Beat me to it!
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Nov 2022
10:53am, 17 Nov 2022
2,555 posts
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Canute
On Monday, 94 members of the UN General Assembly voted in favour of the resolution that Russia should pay reparations for the damage and loss of life during the Ukraine conflict, 14 voted against and 73 nations abstained. It is encouraging that only 14 voted against, but disconcerting that 73 abstained. Probably most of those 73 do not approve of Russia’s action, but do not think it is worth their while to challenge Russia. On the whole, Africa, South America and southern Asia appear to regard Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as a problem for Europe and the US. But perhaps we should not be surprised. Affluent nations are currently refusing to commit to pay reparations to the developing world for the catastrophic damage we have caused by climate change. We are making only half-hearted attempts to curb additional damage in future. Ignoring one obligation does not justify the injured party ignoring a different obligation, but it is not difficult to see why Africa, South America and southern Asia are not prepared to risk anything to support Europe and the US in resolutions regarding Russia and Ukraine. Cynics might say that UN efforts on climate change and on Ukraine are irrelevant, but what other body has even the potential to promote responsible behaviour by self-centred nations? |
Nov 2022
11:04am, 17 Nov 2022
58,014 posts
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LindsD
Thanks. Realised I was being slow
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Nov 2022
11:28am, 17 Nov 2022
18,759 posts
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rf_fozzy
We'll almost certainly be on the path to rejoining the EU by 2030. Latest polls: twitter.com Wrong to leave 56% (+24%) Go to the Under 50s and it's 66-19. twitter.com Any remaining reality deniers can go and live elsewhere if they wish. |
Nov 2022
11:43am, 17 Nov 2022
28,906 posts
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Johnny Blaze
I hope you are right. SM and CU have to happen. Joining the EU - hmmm... might take a bit longer. There is still some time to go before the leading parties finally address the elephant in the room and propose solutions but there is hope. |
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Nov 2022
11:44am, 17 Nov 2022
92,413 posts
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swittle
Thanks. Realised I was being slow You, LindsD ? Never! 
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Nov 2022
11:46am, 17 Nov 2022
13,794 posts
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jda
Yes fozzy the big question is how long labour will oppose rejoining SM/CU after the tories have come round.
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Nov 2022
11:51am, 17 Nov 2022
58,016 posts
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LindsD
at Switts
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Nov 2022
11:52am, 17 Nov 2022
18,760 posts
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rf_fozzy
For the Tory party to come to that conclusion, it would split in two. There are too many reality deniers in their party for that to change in the near future. You only have to see the morons "outing" the hotels who are hosting migrants while the home office fails to do its job to see how radicalised they are. |
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