Thread: Climate

Originally Posted by BFA

Different view= no worries. Jumping off the deep end where the world is a lie and they're out to get you= unhinged. The government can't even fix a pothole, so to think they're capable of participating in a global collaboration to control the masses gives them far to much credit.

Hanlon's Razor: never attribute to conspiracy that which can adequately be explained by incompetence. I've worked in government for a good part of my career. I've seen a lot of incompetence, disinterest or focus on short term goals. I've seen very little long term thinking.

Identify your target beyond all doubt because you never miss (right?) and I'll be missed.

Originally Posted by Eat Meater

Hanlon's Razor: never attribute to conspiracy that which can adequately be explained by incompetence. I've worked in government for a good part of my career. I've seen a lot of incompetence, disinterest or focus on short term goals. I've seen very little long term thinking.

Identify your target beyond all doubt because you never miss (right?) and I'll be missed.

The time frame for most government-led decisions is however long till the next election. Its one of the unavoidable flaws in our political system. The alternative is worse though - sure beats not having elections at all!
Pretty sure any real conspiracies have happened when for-profit corporations have gained significant influence over government departments and decisions, in one way or another. Usually to provide an unfair advantage to themselves. Companies meddling with NZ's MPI comes to mind, or certain big pharmaceutical companies overseas meddling with government decision makers, and so on... this is why there is a strong argument for limiting government reach to its most basic functions. Not like what we have today, anywhere in the world.
Just my opinion though, which I realize is worth nothing. My opinion changes regularly, shoulda seen it two years ago! It was a monster.