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[–] FireWire400@lemmy.world 14 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (3 children)

They don't realise that it's gonna be their own funeral, too. Sure, Elmo and Bebos will most likely die of old age (or drug abuse) in a few decades but many of those cunts are under 30, and they absolutely will have to deal with the apocalyptic consequences of their actions.

And it's not just them at this point; thousands of politicians and property developers are in it as well. I don't think most of them are trying to do harm, they're just blinded by greed.

[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 10 points 3 days ago

Too used to money insulating from reality.

[–] reksas@sopuli.xyz 5 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

maybe they are bitter because they cant live forever and want to take us out. Make as much money out of us as they can, live lavish life and leave everything in ruins after they are done. If we let them, we deserve it. But i dont think we should let them.

[–] FireWire400@lemmy.world 0 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

But i dont think we should let them.

Honestly, I don't think we can really stop them. The only people they have to answer to are politicians/government officials and those can be bribed. Sure, we can protest data centres and stuff but even if we're victorious in stopping one from getting built in place a, there's always a place b.

[–] reksas@sopuli.xyz 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I hope humanity hasnt become too docile, walking peacefully into the slaughterhouse.

Peaceful resistance is good if you have infinite amount of time, so we should be prepared to be non-peaceful and actually resist these fuckers. Maybe even forcing their hand and making them tighten the screws on populace to keep control would help with people wanting actual change because they wouldnt be so comfortable with the oppression anymore, i dont know.

but at this point i'm at peace with either option, resist or die. i just would prefer if humanity didnt go out / lose all potential because of few vile beings.

[–] FireWire400@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

i just would prefer if humanity didnt go out / lose all potential because of few vile beings.

I'd prefer that as well but I feel so defenceless in the matter

[–] im_fine_sandy@nord.pub 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

They know that things are going to be shit. They just wasn't the nicest yacht to live on when it does.

[–] FireWire400@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (2 children)

I think if they could fully comprehend what was happening right now, they wouldn't do it.

[–] im_fine_sandy@nord.pub 2 points 3 days ago

I don't think that's true.

I think they know the future is bleak, and they just want to have the best bio dome or whatever the case may be.

As in, they know they're making things worse, but if they don't do it someone else will. So in a bleak and shit future, do you want to live like a king, or choke to death like the rest of us.

[–] OryxAndCake@slrpnk.net 1 points 3 days ago

It's a hydra though. If a capitalist leader/billionaire/oil super power abdicates, all available capitalists swarm to fill the vacancy and rake in the power and profits that were given up.

They don't care the world is ending due to their greed and corruption, they just want to be rich and powerful.