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Loudest Climate Change Preachers Are Biggest Carbon Polluters EVER!

2024/12/16
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Jimmy Dore:许多高调宣扬气候变化的政治家和富豪,例如伊丽莎白·沃伦、巴拉克·奥巴马、比尔·盖茨、杰夫·贝佐斯和马克·扎克伯格,他们的生活方式与他们倡导的环保理念严重不符。他们乘坐私人飞机、拥有多套豪宅和超级游艇,这些都造成了巨大的碳排放。他们声称通过购买碳补偿来抵消其污染,但这并不能掩盖其虚伪的行为。Dore认为,如果他们真的相信气候变化的威胁,他们就不会继续过着高碳排放的生活,并且会支持禁止私人飞机等措施。 Dore还批评了比尔·盖茨关于种植树木抵消碳排放的言论,认为这是一种不科学且不切实际的做法。他认为,盖茨的言论以及其他气候活动家的行为,都表明他们并不真正关心气候变化,而只是在利用气候变化议题来维护自身的利益。 Kurt Metzger:Metzger主要与Dore一起讨论了气候变化活动家的虚伪行为,并对他们的双重标准表示了批评。他认为,这些富豪和政治家要求普通民众为气候变化做出牺牲,而他们自己却过着奢华的生活,这是一种不公平的做法。 RB Hamm:Hamm的观点集中在加拿大政府对疫情期间抗议活动的压制上。他讲述了自己因参与抗议活动而被处以巨额罚款的经历,并认为这是政府压制异见的做法。他认为,加拿大政府利用疫情大流行作为借口,实施了极权控制,并利用行为心理学手段迫使民众服从。Hamm还谈到了加拿大媒体受政府控制的情况,以及民众对政府在疫情期间错误做法的逐渐觉醒。

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Why do climate activists like Elizabeth Warren and Bill Gates continue to use private jets despite advocating for climate change solutions?

They justify their actions by claiming to offset their carbon emissions through various means, such as Bill Gates' investment in Climeworks for direct air capture, but critics argue that this is a form of modern-day indulgence, allowing them to continue high-carbon activities while paying to mitigate the impact.

How much did Elizabeth Warren spend on private jets during her 2020 campaign?

Elizabeth Warren spent $721,000 on private jet travel during her 2020 campaign, despite her advocacy against cryptocurrency due to its environmental impact.

What does Bill Gates claim to do to offset his carbon footprint?

Bill Gates claims to offset his carbon footprint by investing in Climeworks for direct air capture, which he says exceeds his family's carbon footprint, and by spending billions on climate innovation, though critics argue this is more about profit than genuine environmental concern.

Why does Bill Gates dismiss tree planting as an effective carbon offset method?

Bill Gates dismisses tree planting as an effective carbon offset method because he believes it is unproven and cannot generate profit for his investments, preferring instead to invest in carbon capture devices that he can monetize.

What is Mark Zuckerberg's yacht equipped with, and how does it contribute to carbon emissions?

Mark Zuckerberg's yacht is equipped with four diesel engines, which contribute significantly to carbon emissions, despite his public stance as a climate activist.

What did Barack Obama tell Africans about their lifestyle in relation to climate change?

Barack Obama told Africans that if everyone had cars, air conditioning, and big houses, the planet would 'boil over,' implying that developing countries should not aspire to the same living standards as developed nations.

How many mansions does Barack Obama own, and where are they located?

Barack Obama owns three mansions: one in Martha's Vineyard, one in Chicago, and one in an exclusive neighborhood in Washington, D.C. He also has a Hawaiian mansion nearing completion.

What happened to R.B. Hamm for protesting COVID-19 mandates in Canada?

R.B. Hamm was fined a total of $47,500 for participating in protests against COVID-19 mandates, which he and others believed were unconstitutional and went against the charter.

What was the outcome of the freedom rally in Moose Jaw, Canada, in 2021?

Four people who participated in the freedom rally in Moose Jaw were fined a total of $21,300 for violating pandemic-related health orders, despite the judge acknowledging that there was no evidence anyone contracted COVID-19 as a result of the rally.

Why was Brianna Boston arrested in Florida?

Brianna Boston was arrested for saying 'delayed, denied, deposed' during a call with her insurance company, which was deemed a threat due to its similarity to a phrase used in a recent healthcare CEO's murder.

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This chapter discusses hypocrisy of climate activists who travel via private jets and live in luxury while preaching about climate change. It highlights examples of prominent figures like Elizabeth Warren and Bill Gates, questioning their commitment to environmental protection.
  • Politicians and billionaires preach about climate change while using private jets and living lavishly.
  • Bill Gates claims he offsets his carbon footprint, yet continues high-emission activities.
  • The hypocrisy is compared to historical “indulgences” where rich people bought their way out of sin.

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Whether prominent politicians like Elizabeth Warren and Barack Obama or billionaire industrialists like Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg, they all want to deal with the looming climate crisis. And they also don’t want to have to sacrifice personally in any way. And that’s why they fly in private jets, build mega-mansions and, in Obama’s case anyway, lecture poor people in third world countries about why they can’t have cars and air conditioning.

Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger discuss this “sacrifice for thee, but not for me” approach so many of the ruling class apply to dealing with climate change.

Plus segments on the Canadian government’s continued persecution of the protesting trucker and a Florida woman facing terrorism charges for responding angrily when her medical treatment was declined by her health insurance provider.

Also featuring Stef Zamorano and RB Ham.