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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Many may still be sleeping, but the awakening has begun! [View all]CrispyQ
(36,509 posts)45. They must loathe us. We're such a noisy, invasive species.
I wonder if they're capable of that? They seem to be capable of so much more than we give them credit for. It would be fitting if that Star Trek movie about the whales came about, only in this version & Humans get slapped down a few pegs & learn a little about how to treat Other Species & how to share our space. One can dream.
Love your pod videographer suggestion. It would make a good story - the calving event from the whale's point of view.
on edit: Which brings to mind, the David Brin Uplift series, if you're a sci fi fan. Very fascinating concept.
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There are so many great OPs on this site, but I see so few that understand the urgency
Dragonfli
Mar 2016
#18
You honor me far beyond my abilities, but I must admit, You always give me great encouragement
Dragonfli
Mar 2016
#19
Vichy collaborators, discard isms for time is short, it is too short. We have run out of short time.
betsuni
Mar 2016
#11
you're funny, incapable of reading more than one liners and buzz words to distort, but you're funny
Dragonfli
Mar 2016
#14
Thanks for the kick!, I really appreciate you guys keeping me on the first page on GDP
Dragonfli
Mar 2016
#26
Thanks for the kick!, I really appreciate it, you guys have been a great help!
Dragonfli
Mar 2016
#27
That is like kicked and recommended a whole bunch squared, I notice these things, Thanks!
Dragonfli
Mar 2016
#20
But such is the irresistible nature of truth, that all it asks, and all it wants
Tierra_y_Libertad
Mar 2016
#16
Dark days indeed, we had Bush and Darth Cheney destroying the middle east and continuing
Dragonfli
Mar 2016
#41
I see sighs of such an awakening yet still too many are glued to cable-harnessed lie boxes /nt
Dragonfli
Mar 2016
#42
It is much better to be honest with them than pretend all is well, it is that illusion that
Dragonfli
Mar 2016
#49
You had me at "Vichy collaborators"!! Excellent description of the DLC/3rd Way type Democrats.
FighttheFuture
Mar 2016
#47