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June 26th 2008, 04:09 PM #1
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Male - ApatheistReport: Climate change threatens security
So much for the argument that global warming would be a good thing...Report: Climate change threatens security
Global warming may increase illegal immigration, terrorism
updated 2:45 p.m. CT, Wed., June. 25, 2008
WASHINGTON - Global warming is likely to increase illegal immigration, create humanitarian disasters and destabilize precarious governments and could add to terrorism, all of which could threaten U.S. national security, according to an assessment by U.S. intelligence agencies.
"Logic suggests the conditions exacerbated (by climate change) would increase the pool of potential recruits for terrorism," said Tom Fingar, deputy director of national intelligence for analysis, who testified before a joint House committee hearing Wednesday.
Source and more: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25372743/“History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illumines reality, vitalizes memory, provides guidance in daily life and brings us tidings of antiquity.”
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June 26th 2008, 04:34 PM #2
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Male - ChristianRe: Report: Climate change threatens security
You call yourself cynical. I'm cynical or, rather, skeptical about pronouncements from government organs, especially those that look like scare agitprop.
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June 26th 2008, 04:38 PM #3
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Male - ApatheistRe: Report: Climate change threatens security
You should note that I'm a cynical idealist, rather than purely cynical.
Originally posted by Augustine2004
“History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illumines reality, vitalizes memory, provides guidance in daily life and brings us tidings of antiquity.”
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“When we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained.”
-Mark Twain
"Sometimes it's better to light a flamethrower than curse the darkness."
-Terry Pratchett
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June 26th 2008, 04:39 PM #4
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Male - ChristianRe: Report: Climate change threatens security
Ahhhh... A frustrated romantic. Originally posted by Nicholas
Always strive to keep an open mind – but not so open that your brains fall out!Still afeared of & dodging The PINTM
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June 26th 2008, 04:49 PM #5
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Male - ApatheistRe: Report: Climate change threatens security
It's more about being indecisive. One day I have no faith left in humanity, and the next I'm thinking that we're making progress. sometimes I find myself feeling that both are true at the same time. Originally posted by rogue06
Ahhhh... A frustrated romantic.
“History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illumines reality, vitalizes memory, provides guidance in daily life and brings us tidings of antiquity.”
-Cicero
“When we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained.”
-Mark Twain
"Sometimes it's better to light a flamethrower than curse the darkness."
-Terry Pratchett
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June 26th 2008, 04:57 PM #6
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Male - AgnosticRe: Report: Climate change threatens security
Climate change? Bah! Oh wait, it might mean more people speaking Spanish in my English States of America?
Ban all CO2! *panic*
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June 27th 2008, 10:23 AM #7
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Undisclosed - Bene GesseritRe: Report: Climate change threatens security
pfft, they are actually worried about where all the old people from Florida and the inner city New Yorkers will have to emigrate too.
Kansas is scared.my reading comprehension is nearly prefect
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June 27th 2008, 04:20 PM #8
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Male - ChristianRe: Report: Climate change threatens security
Zeluvia, you ought to talk to the Siberians.
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June 27th 2008, 09:48 PM #9
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Male - ChristianRe: Report: Climate change threatens security
I am worried about Alaska. On the other hand this seems to be an especially cool summer - and it came late too.
He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. (Micah 6:8)
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June 28th 2008, 12:21 AM #10
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Male - ChristianRe: Report: Climate change threatens security
meh. i'd be more worried about socialism and totalitarianism destablizing regions prone to terrorism and emigration than global warming.
i'd be even more worried about creep socialism in the US as represented by Obama and those more liberal than even him.Living so free is a tragedy
When you can't be what you want to be
Living so free is a tragedy
When you can't see what you need to see
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