The poll of the apocalypse

wolf · 05-17-2008, 01:52 PM

None of the above.

Or 12/21/12.

But that's a beginning, not merely an end.

xoxoxoBruce · 05-17-2008, 01:56 PM

Worrying about things you can't do anything about, is like paying interest on money you didn't borrow.

Elspode · 05-17-2008, 02:01 PM

I think that Apocalypse is likely due to a "perfect storm" of events, starting with human stupidity and greed, compounded by biological pandemics and topped off with a nice, gooey coating of natural disaster - all within a short period of time, making it impossible to effectively counter the combined effects. *When* exactly this might occur is anyone's guess, but certainly the socioeconomic state of the world right now is well positioned for *that* part of the puzzle to be initiated. A good superflu, more volcanic/tectonic activity and some unprecedented cyclonic events come along, and despotic and misguided cultures/governments would seek to take advantage (see Burma for a reference) of the confusion to further their own positions somehow, and things could get pretty fucked.

Of course, exterminating all life on the planet is a pretty tall order. After all, when we talk about Apocalypse, we're really talking about own survival.

Mother Earth does not hold human beings to be any more important than the bacteria or viri that might contribute to the eventual demise of Man on this rock. So, if *we* care about the survival of our species, we probably ought to be figuring out a way to help and cherish each other, instead of making every goddamn waking moment about having all the fucking cookies for ourselves.

skysidhe · 05-17-2008, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elspode

Mother Earth does not hold human beings to be any more important than the bacteria or viri that might contribute to the eventual demise of Man on this rock. So, if *we* care about the survival of our species, we probably ought to be figuring out a way to help and cherish each other, instead of making every goddamn waking moment about having all the fucking cookies for ourselves.

wow you show yourself to be so smart AND kind.

Luckily we attempt to out- think those viruses that would be our demise.

Unfortunately marijuana cookies are illegal otherwise i'd send some really pissy people some.

View Poll Results: When will the world 'END'
During my or my childrens' lifetime because of human actions	2	13.33%
During my or my childrens' lifetime because of natural disasters	0	0%
Sometime in the next 150 years	3	20.00%
It will end on Earth, but Humankind will escape offworld	4	26.67%
We will eventually find harmony with our planet again, and live indefinitely	6	40.00%
Voters: 15. You may not vote on this poll

05-17-2008, 01:52 PM	#1
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	None of the above. Or 12/21/12. But that's a beginning, not merely an end. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

05-17-2008, 01:56 PM	#2
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Worrying about things you can't do anything about, is like paying interest on money you didn't borrow. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

05-17-2008, 02:01 PM	#3
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	I think that Apocalypse is likely due to a "perfect storm" of events, starting with human stupidity and greed, compounded by biological pandemics and topped off with a nice, gooey coating of natural disaster - all within a short period of time, making it impossible to effectively counter the combined effects. When exactly this might occur is anyone's guess, but certainly the socioeconomic state of the world right now is well positioned for that part of the puzzle to be initiated. A good superflu, more volcanic/tectonic activity and some unprecedented cyclonic events come along, and despotic and misguided cultures/governments would seek to take advantage (see Burma for a reference) of the confusion to further their own positions somehow, and things could get pretty fucked. Of course, exterminating all life on the planet is a pretty tall order. After all, when we talk about Apocalypse, we're really talking about own survival. Mother Earth does not hold human beings to be any more important than the bacteria or viri that might contribute to the eventual demise of Man on this rock. So, if we care about the survival of our species, we probably ought to be figuring out a way to help and cherish each other, instead of making every goddamn waking moment about having all the fucking cookies for ourselves. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

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