Intelligent life forms?

[dobbslc]

I figured getting rid of 4 billion we could eradicate (most) of the thick, lazy, habitatual breeders that infest the world. Oh and politicians although they would probably be swooped up in the above categories

 

[My Old Landy]

Z.P.G.

Zero Population Growth
Oliver Reed 1972 - and still we ignored the warnings

 

[redlig]

I figured getting rid of 4 billion we could eradicate (most) of the thick, lazy, habitatual breeders that infest the world. Oh and politicians although they would probably be swooped up in the above categories

While I tend to agree with a cap on 'bodies' you only have to look at the problems China has with regards lack of newborn and retirees. Perhaps a mandatory euthanasia rule at 65 . I have a feeling it wouldn't get too many votes.

 

[zzr1200]

Perhaps a mandatory euthanasia rule at 65 . I have a feeling it wouldn't get too many votes.

To bloody true, I'm 67 and still working as are a few other member, you young up-start....

 

[mike os]

Intelligent life has actually been found on Earth


Just not in government.

where?

 

[mike os]

Z.P.G.

Zero Population Growth
Oliver Reed 1972 - and still we ignored the warnings

unfortunately it is those too dumb to understand the problem that insist on reproducing exponentially and those supposedly in power too spineless to oppose them

 

[redlig]

To bloody true, I'm 67 and still working as are a few other member, you young up-start....

Up start!! Pushing 80 and enjoying the workers contributing to my well being.

 

[Bobtail4x4]

Oh my goodness! We’ve been marbleised!



10 brownie points for pointing out the American tv “comedy” where marbleising played a big part.

good place?

 

[tom2207]

While I tend to agree with a cap on 'bodies' you only have to look at the problems China has with regards lack of newborn and retirees. Perhaps a mandatory euthanasia rule at 65 . I have a feeling it wouldn't get too many votes.

not from 64 year olds .

 

[slim_boy_fat]

Iirc, China introduced a 'one child' policy whereby adherents were given a free TV years back? I believe it was ended in 2015.

 

[Morrisman]

Four is a bit high, perhaps. But it's definitely a case of one or the other in my opinion.

Saw something that showed world population has just this week passed 8 billion. The 8 billionth kid was apparently born in the Philippines. Predictably. Their population has increased over 50% since I first visited in 1993. And no, they're not all mine.

 

[Morrisman]

Iirc, China introduced a 'one child' policy whereby adherents were given a free TV years back? I believe it was ended in 2015.

Enforced abortions, even of late term babies, was very common, apparently.

 

[Arc Tourist]

Still not convinced that the money could not be spent here to better effect rather than running away .

What Money ? The only real money that had any value was gold or silver in the palm of your hand. People have been brainwashed to think electronic money has value. Governments create money out of thin air to represent gold and silver which doesn't exist. It only has value as long as you accept it.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

What Money ? The only real money that had any value was gold or silver in the palm of your hand. People have been brainwashed to think electronic money has value. Governments create money out of thin air to represent gold and silver which doesn't exist. It only has value as long as you accept it.

Yup, merely 'tokens'.

 

[dobbslc]

I'll accept a million pounds then, direct bank transfer

 

[slim_boy_fat]

I'll accept a million pounds then, direct bank transfer

Not from me, you won't.

 

[zzr1200]

Up start!! Pushing 80 and enjoying the workers contributing to my well being.

Ok, you old fart, I'll paying my taxes for you.....

 

[colnerov]

Iirc, China introduced a 'one child' policy whereby adherents were given a free TV years back? I believe it was ended in 2015.

Hi, A hiccup with that was that Chinese society favours male offspring to look after the parents in later life, so female offspring were 'dispensed' with. 18 to 20 yrs later when the males wanted to marry and settle down the pickings were slim. Some even started kidnapping females for bridal duties. Because of the population imbalance the scheme was wound down.

Colin

 

[slim_boy_fat]

^^ Aye, the rule of unintended consequences.

 

[Dr.Al]