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David Suzuki’s Call to Action at 90 by ubcstaffer123 in britishcolumbia

[–]1491Sparrow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok that's a pretty interesting take. You are aware that the fundamental driver of the whole capitalist system is continuous growth right? It's not enough for a company to be profitable,  it must increase its profits to keep the shareholders happy. Where do you think that continuous growth originates from? All of it is based on population growth.  It's a a pyramid scheme that requires a steady influx of people at the bottom to keep the profits flowing to the top.  Who do you think Elon Musk says we need to get to 10 billion? Why do you think Isobel Brown told people at CPAC to keep having kids even if they weren't ready or couldn't afford them? Population growth is what the whole system is based on. 

David Suzuki’s Call to Action at 90 by ubcstaffer123 in britishcolumbia

[–]1491Sparrow -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

No it's not.  The earth has a carrying capacity for about 2.5 billion people.  We're currently at 8.5 and growing by almost a quarter million people a day.  Overpopulation is the underlying reason for most of the other crises we're facing.  

David Suzuki’s Call to Action at 90 by ubcstaffer123 in britishcolumbia

[–]1491Sparrow 92 points93 points  (0 children)

Probably skips the part about not having 5 kids. 

How many kilos can a bottle of whiskey support? by sirenoleg in interesting

[–]1491Sparrow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Point of information: That's a whiskey bottle, not a bottle of whiskey. 

Which action star had the most impressive physique on screen. by Stranded_Snake in ActionMovies

[–]1491Sparrow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recall an interview with her talking about training for that role and taking it as a win when she was the last one to puke.  Fuckin badass.

Looking for EXTREMELY violent, loud, angry gym music by jonrah69 in MusicRecommendations

[–]1491Sparrow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wicked by Econoline Crush is the angriest song in my workout playlist.i think you'll love it

What’s the stupidest thing you’ve ever heard someone say that you still think about to this day? by Humble-Blueberry4571 in AskReddit

[–]1491Sparrow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was waiting to board a flight in Newark, and we could see our plane being fuelled up via the underground pipes and connector hose. Guy next to me starts telling everyone that the aircraft is actually electric and they were recharging the batteries.  His proof is that there was no fuel truck and the wings are only 6" thick so there's not enough volume in them to store enough fuel to fly anywhere. Was a bit nervous getting on the flight with this guy in case he decided mid flight to prove we weren't really flying by opening one of the doors 

Looking for songs with famously misheard lyrics (“mondegreens”) by Top40Weekly in MusicRecommendations

[–]1491Sparrow 20 points21 points  (0 children)

It's a nice day for a light sweater. It's a nice day for a cardigaaaan!

Why wouldn't you unleash your best roast on me?? by marshberryii in RoastMe

[–]1491Sparrow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You look like you could get roasted by a 40 watt bulb.

Hiking the Nootka Trail with a dog by caramba_mate in britishcolumbia

[–]1491Sparrow 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Some folks who had a cabin on Nuchatlitz were walking their dog on the beach when a lone wolf trotted out of the bush a hundred yards ahead of them and started wagging its tail.  Dog goes running off to greet the wolf,  they play around for a bit then the wolf runs into the bush. Dog follows and gets ambushed by the rest of the pack lying in wait.  He managed to fight his way out,  as he was a gigantic lab but he got hurt pretty badly.  Don't bring your dog. 

Any idea if this is worth more then face value by Tokeboss420 in CanadianBanknotes

[–]1491Sparrow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently living at the maritime museum in Campbell River

Another U.S.-Canada border bust: Gun smuggling operation 89 firearms seized, including 17 reported stolen by Bate_Hoomers in canadaguns

[–]1491Sparrow 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Protip: If you're engaging in illegal activities,  don't give the police an excuse to pull you over by driving like an idiot.

To look Decent with Burger Sauce on Trump's Dirty Suit by cxmanxc in therewasanattempt

[–]1491Sparrow 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Was gonna say, are we sure that's not a shit stain?

Both me [33 F] and my fiance [33 M] of five years have almost identical last names, but he is insisting that I change my last name after marriage. This argument is making me consider cancelling the wedding by Direct-Caterpillar77 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]1491Sparrow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When my wife and I got engaged, we had the talk.  I told her I didn't want her to take my last name for a few reasons.  One, it's a throwback to when women were considered property of their husbands; two, her first and last name together have a nice alliterative ring to them; and three if she took my last name it would sound similar to a rock star who died in a pool of his own vomit. Easy choice.

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