Posted on 02/28/2020 11:31:25 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
Greta Thunberg has warned "those in power" she will "not be silenced when the world is on fire".
The teenager was welcomed by chants of "Greta, Greta" as she addressed some 15,000 people at the Bristol Youth Strike 4 Climate (BYS4C) event.
She accused politicians and the media of ignoring the climate emergency and "sweeping their mess under the rug".
"We are the change, and change is coming whether you like it or not," the Swedish environmentalist said.
Greta was speaking at the climate strike event on College Green, before leading a march through the city.
"Activism works so I'm telling you to act," she said. "We are being betrayed by those in power."
Wet weather failed to deter thousands of people turning out for the 17-year-old. "Our leaders behave like children so it falls to us to be the adults in the room. They are failing us but we will not back down," Greta told the crowds.
"It should not be this way but we have to tell the uncomfortable truth. They sweep their mess under the rug and ask children to clean up for them.
"This emergency is being completely ignored by the politicians, the media and those in power.
"Basically, nothing is being done to halt this crisis despite all the beautiful words and promises from our elected officials.
"So what did you do during this crucial time? I will not be silenced when the world is on fire."
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Will the fire stop the coronavirus?
Bring it!
It could be a little warmer here, kind of chilly.
Maybe Greta could share some of her hot air?
They’re Communists, Jim.
Drop and roll.
What was her carbon footprint to get to England to lead this March?
We need a “kids with punchable faces” ping list.
That kid really needs to be in a private room in a safe place. The adults are very much taking advantage of her. Poor, deluded kid.
LOL!
Actually, the full phrase is:
Stop, Drop and Roll.
Since all this is caused by humans, shouldn’t those 15,000 go jump off a bridge or something?
Who cares? She’s a dopey 16 year old twit who hasn’t a clue. As long as people keep talking about her, she will never go away.
Not even a hint of smoke.
“We are being betrayed by those in power.”
Well, like the proverbial broken clock, she’s accidentally correct there..
Too bad she doesn’t understand that SHE is the problem - being used as a shill for these very people she thinks she’s denouncing..
Dumbasses haven’t considered the alternative have they. Hey grrrrrreta. Answer these and get back to us:
1. Define the “correct” temperature range for the planet.
2. Define the “correct” humidity range for the planet.
3. Define the “correct” mean sea level for the planet.
4. Define the “correct” amount of precipitation for the planet.
5. Define the “correct” makeup of the atmosphere.
6. Define the “correct” amount of sea ice at the N/S poles.
7. Define/explain past glaciation and subsequent warming without any input from humans.
meanwhile i cant dig my 18” trench for the lp pipe. ground is frozen.
I honestly can’t keep track of whether we’re gonna burn up, drown or freeze to death..
Possibly all three at the same time!
Now it's our World. Just Darn.
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