perceptions_now wrote on Jun 26^th, 2010 at 9:09pm:


Despite arguing about this topic in the population thread for a while, I am still not sure what perceptions_now's theory actually is.

I think we should start by getting a better explanation of it.

LOL...I have found many of Perceptions' Yahoo threads extremely interesting - not least because we share many of the same over-riding concerns about demographic pressures and the irrational pursuit of economic growth for growth's sake...

I shalln't attempt to speak for Perceptions, except to say that I have coined a few deliberately-cooky phrases, in an effort try to highlight the inherent irrationalism, of promoting gambling in 'Mickey Mouse Monopoly Money' in unbridled markets and the myth of 'trickle-down' capitalism (when the reality is a 'tentacle-up effect')...

IM(not-so)HO, we need to seriously challenge, the powerfully-insidious monetary-couched market and political propaganda that is being blasted at us - incessantly and from almost every media orifice...

I, for one, don't believe in 'The (Exponential) Growth Fairy'' or his evil twin, 'The Good Greedy Witch of the West' - and there is much evidence that humanity urgently needs to make a paradigm shift in our socio-economic thinking, in order to re-balance our relationship with our life-giving environment...

Perceptions is correct, to point out that compounding global resource and demographic issues cannot be ignored by humanity for much longer - because massive pre-emptive changes must be made to give us a chance of preventing otherwise-inevitable socio-economic, political and environmental chaos and destruction...

Equitist wrote on Jun 27^th, 2010 at 9:18am:


nemesis is only slightly more sane than perception

LOL...would you believe...that I hadn't seen that second post before I posted my first...!?

Perceptions_now, aka nedwin aka PiNhead is a blow hard who just likes the sound of his own voice, none of his predictions come to anything, he has been predicting a slump in house prices for years, that is why he dumped his old ID nedwin, because he has been dis-credited so many times it ain't even funny any more.
The only person who takes any notice of him is pansi the hygienically challenged, minimum wage, trolly-dolly (oh, and gold investor) and she is as daft as a brush.
I think he gets his crackpot theories from some flakey fringe publication or other, but for sure he can safely be ignored.

LOL, Macca...keep both hands above the keyboard, or your beans are toast!

Soren wrote on Jun 27^th, 2010 at 12:36am:


I am not "pissed", nor do I get "pissed", but I do enjoy an ocassional RED!

I am also, not here or on any other site/s to do anything, other than provide my perspective on various issues & provide information, which may not otherwise find its way "easily" to the Public!

Have a nice day!

bahamian wrote on Jun 27^th, 2010 at 11:20am:


Baha, is another from Yahoo, who makes a habit (Abbott of the Monastery supporter) of being wrong!

I am not, nor have I ever been nedwin, who was another Yahoo poster, who had some similar views to mine. The fact that he has been told of his error/s, does not stop him from repeating them!

In respect of the housing issue, it was also raised by others, not me, but I have commented that, given the basic Global Demographic trends, I would expect Australia will follow the likes of Japan, the USA & Europe, at some point and prices will decline!  

Good to see you here Baha, providing you behave yourself!

Btw, is it true that your last post on yahoo yesterday, is what shut Yahoo down, again!!!

Quote:


Quote:


I have no problem with Baha or anyone else, taking me to task, I am capable of answering &/or rebutting most things.

However, it would be preferable that Baha or anyone else leave some language elsewhere and not introduce personal vendettas into this or any other site!

Quote:


Quote:


I will keep your request in mind, but if I have an epiphany, along the lines of which I speak, I think it likely, it will be obvious to most, at that time!

freediver wrote on Jun 27^th, 2010 at 5:15pm:


I am happy that with what I put out, people can arive at their own conclusions, with the information I supply or they can go off and do their own research, if they are interested.

I have no doubt, that there are those, perhaps including yourself, who do not agree with what I post. Certainly, there are very few, who agree with everything someone else says.

That is a choice that each & every individual makes, including you!

freediver wrote on Jun 27^th, 2010 at 6:22pm:


Well, the Bartlett & Martenson ones, in particular, are the best I have seen, for the information they provide and they are spread over Energy, Population, Economic & other issues.

You may or may not agree with what they say, but the information they provide will give 90% of people, pause to think!

freediver wrote on Jun 27^th, 2010 at 9:48pm:


Energy, Population, Economics & more!

Have a look at these video's & you will understand, why I say -

• "it's now, one minute to noon"

So, until next time!

freediver wrote on Jun 27^th, 2010 at 9:48pm:


See what I mean, it drones on with it's crackpot theories but never explains them and certainly has no answers/solutions, it just blames the "baby-boomers" but I have not worked out yet what he blames them for...being born maybe?

You don't like me asking him questions?

Do you understand his theories about growth and economics? If you could explain them on his behalf we wouldn't have to question him.

For some reason, I keep coming across this theory of exponential growth being somehow crucial to our economy. It normally leads to a claim like the only way out is communism or some other silly idea. I actually come across it more often in real life than on the internet, so I guess it is a fairly common belief. I have no idea who is pushing it or why it is so common. No one is able to explain the theory.

Quote:


How about we start with the theory?

freediver wrote on Jul 25^th, 2010 at 9:07pm:


Just wondering FD, have you thought about going onto Australian Idol?

I'm thinking, given your above comment, you could do well as a stand up comedian?

As I have said, a number of times, repeating the same comment still won't make it valid or correct!

Quote:


As I have said before, you say neither, I say niether!

It seems apparent, to me, that you really have little to no interest in what I am talking about and you are certainly not going to agree with much that I say.

Given the information & views that I have posted on here, in terms of personal statements, general information & articles, it seems apparent that if you don't already understand what I am saying and where I am comming from, then you never will.

Whether you agree with it or not, is a separate question, as is my understanding of your views, versus whether I agree with them and just to re-iterate, I have said quite often that I do agree with you in a number of areas, but not in some others?

So, whether you call it a question or a comment, yes it is invalid & No, I have no interest in playing games, by your rules!  

Quote:


Quote:

===========
Well, that's partly correct, but partly not!

On most ocassions, you do seem to disagree, perhaps to get your ratings up?

However, as I have said, there are issues on which WE have agreed, so you DO NOT ALWAYS SAY THE OPPOSITE.

And, as the following shows, we aparently DO AGREE (at least partially) on what is & will be one of the greatest issue of our times, Over-Population.

Where we may differ is the related issues of Population in general, the aging of our Population and all that goes with it, including the great enabler of Energy (Oil & others) - BUT, HEY, YOU GET THAT, 7 BILLION PEOPLE, 7 BILLION IDEAS OF WHAT IS RIGHT!
===========
Quote:


Quote:


Quote:


Quote:

freediver wrote on Jul 29^th, 2010 at 9:05pm:


No, just pointing out that you were incorrect, when you said, "We are not saying the same thing. I am saying the opposite to what you claim."

And, am I refusing to provide information, no!

Most of what you may want to know about my ideas, of what factors are influencing of lives & will continue to do so, are substantially already here, in this & other threads of mine, if you can not find the, that's your problem, your probably not looking hard enough, perhaps you need to put your glasses on.



As I said, I have no interest in playing games!