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The value of words to save the world
Trump calls his opponents and perceived enemies by stupid names. Yeah, he does the name-calling thing. And for some reason, people listen to him and actually care. Well, some people. Not me. Because, you see, I’m not 4 years old.
That said, although names other people call me don’t matter, I think what we choose to call ourselves DOES matter. It can be really helpful, especially when those of us who care about the Earth and our children and the future are being marginalized by morons who call us “impractical” and “unrealistic” and even “radicals.”
Think about that: people who are making excuses for destroying the climate and ending human civilization are calling those who want to SAVE the species and the planet “radicals”! I’m not upset about this in the least, but I am amazed!
In any case, those of us in the reality-based community (which I hope includes YOU, dear reader) need to define ourselves, and not simply allow us to be defined by others. I think we should call ourselves “Saners.”
Why?
Because destroying the habitability of the planet you live on and dooming your own children is insane, and we stand for the exact opposite. Whether it’s speeding doom as fast as possible (GOPers) or doing it slower, recognizing the dangers and doing it…
