More and more the near and lasting future might well be forms of "techno-feudalism" where the lords and ladies live ensconced in their castles, well-fed, well-served, surrounded by knights, venturing out past the serfs only in fine armed coaches when they visit other strongholds of an AI supported Epstein class.
Executives are at risk because of their attitude toward the rest of us while they gouge out profits from the nation that gave them everything they have. Anyone who can afford to transition their home or business to renewable energy, please do. The less we give these crooks the better.
"In April, Chevron executive Andy Walz told CBS that ordinary people worried about gas prices “should try to drive less; they should try to conserve energy.”"
This is basically the same advice Carter gave in the 1970's.
Honestly, I’ve never heard an oil executive tell people to drive less. It’s a strange thing for them to say, but on the surface level it is good advice if you have public transportation available. Which is of course a problem if you’re more rural and… more likely Republican. But cutting back on summer vacation travel will have a negative effect on local businesses.
I’m a bit freaked out the autonomous AI security bots are coming soon from the billionaire crowd and they will be able to point at public sentiment and violence to justify it
That horrifying Black Mirror episode with the robot dogs seems plausible in less than 5 years, with the billionaires in their bunkers after a series of assassinations. No joke, its terrifying
Yes, I feel so sorry for the legions of assholes who have ignored 40+ years of warnings and fuel shortages, kept building gross, wasteful suburbs, demanded parking, refused to build sane public transport out of fear of minorities have access to their neighborhoods, and went out and bought gas guzzling vigra trucks so their empty, unexamined lives would feel like they had some meaning.
Fuck 'em.
Fuck them for supporting America's brutality in the interests of being able to fart out as much carbon as they can, as if it was some sort of stupidity contest that 3/4 of America was desperate to win.
The price they pay now isn't jack shit compared to what the people in the Global South are going to be paying.
At any point, lazy, stupid America could have weened itself off oil over the last half century.
A half century of selfishly ignoring the problem, ignoring the people murdered, tortured, and poisoned by our government so they could have cheap gas.
Around here there are big white SUV's with PROTECTIVE SERVICES on the side that I am sure are ferrying bigwigs around.
I live at just to the south of the "North Shore" on Lake Michigan north of Chicago. From what I see here there has been no impact at all of high gasoline prices. Every day I find idling cars sitting in parking spaces with either the driver on the phone or the car empty while the driver has gone inside to pick up an order.
On the freeway, people are driving way over the speed limit as always, a sure way to waste gasoline and the aggressive driving that has so many people putting STUDENT DRIVER - PLEASE BE PATIENT stickers on their cars continues.
BTW - speaking of the unjustified profits being made by the oil companies and thinking of Bezos, Musk, the 1% etc. I propose there be a tax for the sole purpose of paying the legal fees for anyone pulled into court accused of a crime. It is insane that while we claim "innocent until proven guilty" we require that assumed innocent person to come up with all the funds to defend him/herself while pitting against the unlimited funds available to government prosecutors to try for a conviction. The Public Defender system is a joke.
Here in Illinois, Kat Abughazaleh has had charges dropped against her and her codefendants who protested at the Broadview ICE facility. They are free, great, but with at $250,000 legal bill.
Sure, open the prisons to shove the bastards inside. Otherwise, you really don't want those people running free. Read a few cases about convicts who murdered families including children, think about that comment again, please.
Globally speaking, the vast majority of those "ruthless convicts" were convicted for property crimes. Apparently, of those convicted for "violent offences," the greatest number fall into convictions of simple assault.
Don't let your late-night cable-TV bingeing get in your way . . . .
Maybe if we didn't feel raped by the industry they wouldn't need the bully guards?
More and more the near and lasting future might well be forms of "techno-feudalism" where the lords and ladies live ensconced in their castles, well-fed, well-served, surrounded by knights, venturing out past the serfs only in fine armed coaches when they visit other strongholds of an AI supported Epstein class.
Executives are at risk because of their attitude toward the rest of us while they gouge out profits from the nation that gave them everything they have. Anyone who can afford to transition their home or business to renewable energy, please do. The less we give these crooks the better.
“Let them eat dust.”
As executives drive by in their EVs saving the environment.
Delay, drive less, dog it
"In April, Chevron executive Andy Walz told CBS that ordinary people worried about gas prices “should try to drive less; they should try to conserve energy.”"
This is basically the same advice Carter gave in the 1970's.
Honestly, I’ve never heard an oil executive tell people to drive less. It’s a strange thing for them to say, but on the surface level it is good advice if you have public transportation available. Which is of course a problem if you’re more rural and… more likely Republican. But cutting back on summer vacation travel will have a negative effect on local businesses.
Great reporting
I’m a bit freaked out the autonomous AI security bots are coming soon from the billionaire crowd and they will be able to point at public sentiment and violence to justify it
That horrifying Black Mirror episode with the robot dogs seems plausible in less than 5 years, with the billionaires in their bunkers after a series of assassinations. No joke, its terrifying
Yes, I feel so sorry for the legions of assholes who have ignored 40+ years of warnings and fuel shortages, kept building gross, wasteful suburbs, demanded parking, refused to build sane public transport out of fear of minorities have access to their neighborhoods, and went out and bought gas guzzling vigra trucks so their empty, unexamined lives would feel like they had some meaning.
Fuck 'em.
Fuck them for supporting America's brutality in the interests of being able to fart out as much carbon as they can, as if it was some sort of stupidity contest that 3/4 of America was desperate to win.
The price they pay now isn't jack shit compared to what the people in the Global South are going to be paying.
At any point, lazy, stupid America could have weened itself off oil over the last half century.
A half century of selfishly ignoring the problem, ignoring the people murdered, tortured, and poisoned by our government so they could have cheap gas.
Fuck 'em. They 100% deserve it.
Around here there are big white SUV's with PROTECTIVE SERVICES on the side that I am sure are ferrying bigwigs around.
I live at just to the south of the "North Shore" on Lake Michigan north of Chicago. From what I see here there has been no impact at all of high gasoline prices. Every day I find idling cars sitting in parking spaces with either the driver on the phone or the car empty while the driver has gone inside to pick up an order.
On the freeway, people are driving way over the speed limit as always, a sure way to waste gasoline and the aggressive driving that has so many people putting STUDENT DRIVER - PLEASE BE PATIENT stickers on their cars continues.
BTW - speaking of the unjustified profits being made by the oil companies and thinking of Bezos, Musk, the 1% etc. I propose there be a tax for the sole purpose of paying the legal fees for anyone pulled into court accused of a crime. It is insane that while we claim "innocent until proven guilty" we require that assumed innocent person to come up with all the funds to defend him/herself while pitting against the unlimited funds available to government prosecutors to try for a conviction. The Public Defender system is a joke.
Here in Illinois, Kat Abughazaleh has had charges dropped against her and her codefendants who protested at the Broadview ICE facility. They are free, great, but with at $250,000 legal bill.
Brilliant Ken.
I am not a great fan of Europe BUT we do have trains and busses which US does not have.
We have a hybrid car. Put your foot on the gas peddle and you do not need a gas station for many kilometers.
Ancient USA.
US Infrastructure is failing. It is NOT too bad in Europe at the moment.
IF I want to go to my nearest Town Arles (France) there are numerous trains...........and busses.
As far as US/French/European executives are concerned let them fry!
MY one suggestion is: Open the prisons.
Sure, open the prisons to shove the bastards inside. Otherwise, you really don't want those people running free. Read a few cases about convicts who murdered families including children, think about that comment again, please.
YOU already have 'bastards' running free.......what is the difference?
Really? Add more ruthless convicts to the mix? How stupid is that comment. I know you jest, but there is no value in doing that.
Globally speaking, the vast majority of those "ruthless convicts" were convicted for property crimes. Apparently, of those convicted for "violent offences," the greatest number fall into convictions of simple assault.
Don't let your late-night cable-TV bingeing get in your way . . . .
How many prisoners do you think can afford Bail?
What happens when they are incarcerated for years before a Trial?
Where are you living?
Under a stone?
Your wonderful country has more prisoners on this earth than any other Country!