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Denial is a powerful emotion.
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I told you so
by AirlinePilot » Thu 01 May 2008, 18:34:25
I think I posted back in the late summer or early fall that we would see a decided increase in the cornucopian types.
Just had to come in and say it
Denial is a powerful emotion.
Just had to come in and say it
Denial is a powerful emotion.
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Re: I told you so
by Twilight » Thu 01 May 2008, 19:13:52
Yes, they come and go.
However, their denial is precarious. If they were firm in their convictions, they would not be posting on a peak oil forum in the first place. What makes cornucopians believe this is an idea worth challenging, that is what I wonder.
However, their denial is precarious. If they were firm in their convictions, they would not be posting on a peak oil forum in the first place. What makes cornucopians believe this is an idea worth challenging, that is what I wonder.
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Re: I told you so
by Pops » Thu 01 May 2008, 21:18:05
I was just thinking the same AP.
I can't remember all the psychology stuff but isn't bargaining one of the stages of grieving over your lost life?
The smart ones will read the site and the others will fight and finally say pfft...
I actually like the same old arguments being at the top of the page, especially now because the folks looking for answers can see their feelings and questions answered without putting it out there and hopefully go on to make changes.
I can't remember all the psychology stuff but isn't bargaining one of the stages of grieving over your lost life?
The smart ones will read the site and the others will fight and finally say pfft...
I actually like the same old arguments being at the top of the page, especially now because the folks looking for answers can see their feelings and questions answered without putting it out there and hopefully go on to make changes.
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Re: I told you so
by Hawkcreek » Thu 01 May 2008, 21:55:50
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Re: I told you so
by PenultimateManStanding » Thu 01 May 2008, 23:00:59
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Denial is a powerful emotion.
Denial is a powerful emotion.
Sounds suspiciously like the old thing that conservatives do. You know, --anyone who doesn't agree with everything I say is a damn liberal, and therefore guilty of causing all the problems of our world (typical Rush Limberger fans).
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Re: I told you so
by BigTex » Thu 01 May 2008, 23:37:27
It was similar in the 1970s with all of the self-help movements and guru industry.
You know, "if I can't change the world, maybe I can change me."
When the world looks especially ugly, it's probably natural for people to turn inward and seek answers from other sources.
I expect to see a lot of new religious and quasi-religious movements as we move forward.
A cult of foolishness like "The Secret" is probably the prototype.
You know, "if I can't change the world, maybe I can change me."
When the world looks especially ugly, it's probably natural for people to turn inward and seek answers from other sources.
I expect to see a lot of new religious and quasi-religious movements as we move forward.
A cult of foolishness like "The Secret" is probably the prototype.
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Re: I told you so
by jasonraymondson » Fri 02 May 2008, 00:33:08
I guess I am just an old fashioned all around doomer. When I found out about peakoil, there was no mourning, no... wait this is wrong. Nope, I accepted it and realized that we be fucked!!!
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Re: I told you so
by Hawkcreek » Fri 02 May 2008, 12:20:53
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Re: I told you so
by Pops » Fri 02 May 2008, 16:16:21
$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Hawkcreek', 'H')igh probability of being fucked does not constitute a sure thing. I learned that when I was 17. Damn.
I relate to that, except if one bends over the probability goes to 100% and more than likely not as planned.
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