Quote Originally Posted by RagnaToad View Post
1. I find it disturbing that as long as something doesn't bother your "me", it is not important whatsoever...
I find it odd that someone could care so much about people who mightn't even be alive yet. Or do you have kids or something and a strong desire to see your genetic materials live on for as long as possible? You must have some motivation for putting future people before yourself, surely.

2. Isn't it pretty idiotic to claim that scientific research on the average temperature can be dismissed because of subjective statements like "this year's summer seemed fairly cool"? I bet there are hundres of people who think "this year's summer was exactly like last year's", which is for various reasons not a fact.
I was being a smartass, though it certainly was true here. Mainly due to drought. I did speak of the graphed data floating around elsewhere in that same post for the benefit of those who take this seriously.

3. I am a hardcore South Park fan, but I don't see how that episode has anything to do with me trying to watch my habits.
People generating smug through being both proud and annoying about their pro-Earth actions?

btw, you can't accuse me of forcing anyone to do as I do... Maybe my efforts are worthless, maybe they're saving the planet. But at least I'm willing to give up some of the privileges I have by living in Western Society for the sake of the planet.
I didn't. I just mentioned that some eco-friendly people piss me off when they don't shut up about it. I didn't even mention you personally as I can't say whether you fit that bill as I don't know you IRL.

And you drink more beer than I do?

I'd like to see that.
I drink beer pretty much exclusively now. That, rum, bourbon and the occasional fine wine. I don't drink plain water at all. I set aside $400 a week for booze and a deal of the time that barely gets me through the entire week.

Yay for being pissheads?