The School climate strikes

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1. Masterton climate change strike 1

   11 March 2019 at 2:34 pm

   No pin on the map above but student strike in Masterton too, this Friday from 9am to 11am with a protest in the centre of town:

   https://www.facebook.com/events/316089659258132/
2. Tony Veitch [not etc.] 2

   11 March 2019 at 2:50 pm

   Who have a better right to strike/protest about a future we, the baby boomers, have, with out greed and short-sightedness, possibly deprived them off, than the young people?

   Go the students – I’ll be in Cathedral Square to support you!

   PS – no time seems to be given? Please advise.
3. Greenpeace 3

   11 March 2019 at 3:42 pm

   Slightly misleading title, the message is from one of the school strike organisers, Greenpeace just forwarded it to our supporters.

   [Apologies for that. I will amend to “The School Climate Strikes” – MS]
4. Tony Veitch [not etc.] 4

   11 March 2019 at 3:45 pm

   I’d just like to add this:

   if we’re to have any hope of averting a climate catastrophe which might end in the 6th mass extinction,

   we need a politicised, radical global youth movement. We need a revolution led by the young, who have most to lose!
   • One Two 4.1

     11 March 2019 at 3:54 pm

     I don’t agree…

     What’s required is the full quota of parents to take up the challenge on behalf of the children…

     If the children are to do the heavy lifting, then the adults have once again failed the children…completely…
     • Tony Veitch [not etc.] 4.1.1

       11 March 2019 at 5:04 pm

       The word ‘children’ has emotive connotations, and I deliberately didn’t use the word.

       These young people (hopefully) striking en masse are on the verge of adulthood and have a right to be concerned.

       Frankly, if they have to rely on their parents (or parents generally) then we’ve/they’ve lost the battle.
       • One Two 4.1.1.1

         11 March 2019 at 6:00 pm

         I deliberately did use the word…and of course (all human beings) have a ‘right to be concerned’…

         Frankly, if they have to rely on their parents (or parents generally) then we’ve/they’ve lost the battle

         I’d suggest not a sound approach to write off the parental/adult contingent, as there is slim to no chance the younger generations achieve traction without wider contribution…

         It’s not generational…despite how the narrative has deceived some into believing…

         Which group are you idenfiying with when you say we’ve?
5. Koff 5

   11 March 2019 at 7:59 pm

   We will be riding bikes to the nearest school kids strike in Burleigh on the Gold Coast. The NSW state election may be derailed somewhat by the almost surreal proposal to build a new mammoth coal fired power station up the Hunter Valley – not long after much of Australia experienced its hottest ever temperatures!

   And for an interesting read – interview with Greta Thunberg in the Guardian

   https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/mar/11/greta-thunberg-schoolgirl-climate-change-warrior-some-people-can-let-things-go-i-cant
   • Pat 5.1

     11 March 2019 at 8:38 pm

     All power to them…and support
6. patricia bremner 6

   11 March 2019 at 9:54 pm

   This is about their future, and many feel they may not have a very good one. We need to listen first, then work together to make change happen. Blame is too little too late.
   We can’t afford the time for that. The youth will find a way hopefully with our support.
7. WeTheBleeple 7

   12 March 2019 at 7:06 am

   Auckland Aotea Square @ 12.

   Can’t wait till this generation gets to vote. Nats… gone.
   • jcuknz 7.1

     12 March 2019 at 8:59 am

     “Nats gone” illustrates the immaturity of thinking here.
     We must go forward together …. all parties working to preserve and make anything new work to save the world from the loss of human life.
     • solkta 7.1.1

       12 March 2019 at 9:04 am

       Tell that to Nact. Once you have convinced them get back to us.
       • jcuknz 7.1.1.1

         12 March 2019 at 10:47 am

         Hiding away will not solve the problem and waiting for them to ‘change’.
         • solkta 7.1.1.1.1

           12 March 2019 at 10:56 am

           There are plenty of people and groups trying to get through to them. Perhaps with your enthusiasm you can go where no one has gone before.
     • WeTheBleeple 7.1.2

       12 March 2019 at 11:43 am

       The answers are right under Nats noses and they refuse to see them.

       We need to divest from fossil fuels but use our existing resources and excesses to create infrastructure and shift to a sustainable economy. Without saving the ecology the economy has a snowballs chance in Hell.

       We don’t need more big yachts for men with small dicks. They can resume fancying themselves after the job is done.

       A myriad of ecological problems are all linked together. Erosion, biodiversity, flood, drought, … all can be mitigated by proper land use and restorative agriculture.

       Not extractive mining of topsoil and forests for corporate profit.

       The Nats just don’t fit in any sane model of a working planet. They imagine themselves as far more important than they are – as movers and shakers – but they are just wreckers and takers.

       They need to change.

       My infantile attitude is not the problem. I’m with the kids on this. Fnaa na na na na.
       • greywarshark 7.1.2.1

         12 March 2019 at 12:12 pm

         WtB Too right.
         jcuknz Too wrong. This is no time for tedious, wishy-washy wish-fulfilment –
         they are young and with ..?0?….. ahead of them, and you are …lagging with your best behind you. Have a cup of tea and put your feet up.
         Don’t worry, be happy.
8. John Irving 8

   12 March 2019 at 12:31 pm

   The protest should include a “teach in” on the importance of voting at the next election
9. jcuknz 9

   12 March 2019 at 2:56 pm

   I agree it is probably wishful thinking to imagine red and blue getting together. However, red seem only capable of spending money with little apparent regard for the consequences while blue make money and are needed with their system to make the money for red to spend. which is where my thinking comes from.
   I was re-enforced in that view by listening to the nonsense spouted by the Green co- leader this morning on RNZ. She seems not to have clue about how the real world operates.
   Real wishy washy stuff. Green like the old Alliance seem only wanting to destroy the system without a useful alternative. Thinking she will convince by repeating the same stuff time and time again.
   • WeTheBleeple 9.1

     12 March 2019 at 5:46 pm

     “However, red seem only capable of spending money with little apparent regard for the consequences while blue make money”

     What utter BS.

     Your idiot mates sold assets. A moron wearing a dunce cap at the back of the bad behaved kids class could see that was freaking stupid.

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