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    - Big oil firms knew of dire effects of fossil fuels as early as 1950s

    Started by K-Dog Apr 06, 2025, 09:52 PM

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    K-Dog

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    Apr 06, 2025, 09:52 PM
    QuoteRE wants to prosecute people for knowing something.

    That is the trouble with being an adult.  We can be responsible for knowing things, and we can be held accountable for inaction should our inaction knowingly cause harm to others.

    And enforcing this maxim is the only way to stop Trump.  His minions must experience consequences for 'knowing stuff' while committing illegal acts in his name.

    It it is often said that ignorance is not an excuse.  If that has any truth at all 'knowing stuff' in no way could ever be considered an excuse.  That would be backwards.  Knowing stuff to the contrary holds people to account, establishes intent, and certifies guilt.

    Dietrich Bonhoeffer stated that stupidity not malice is a greater danger to society.  Stupidity is a social phenomena.  Stupidity thrives in groups, silences critical thinking, and causes people to blindly accept 'known stuff' without reflection.  From which unspeakable acts then result.

    Trump's success reflects a collective moral failure from which people must be individually held accountable.

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