A threat to civilization

“A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will,” Trump posted on social media. (link)

Do we really understand what the president of the United States has just said?!? Is this clear enough for everybody how terrible this is? Following threats to destroy civilian infrastructure (energy and even desalinization plants!), which would be war crimes, following killing more than 150 children in the first day of attack on Iran (collateral damage, as it will most probably be declared), the president of the biggest (still) economy in the world and captain in chief of world's most powerful army does not leave us much hope for the world and our future. This person has thousands nuclear weapons under his control, and some are still thinking everything's good?!?

The only hope is that more resistance to the totalitarian and anti-human tendencies of this presidency will build up, in US and Europe. Spain has shown the way, and they deserve all our respect for this, but other European countries are reluctant to follow this model, still doubting the fact that not confronting a bully is not a way to discourage him. And that concessions made to the bully will only ensure a continuation of the bully behavior, at an ever-increasing pace. Chapeau, Spain!

A whole civilization may die tonight. Ours.

USA - lower and lower expectations

New incredible news come from the USA - the administration cancels environment protection regulations regarding the automotive industry. This time, based on a flimsy [il]legal base, disregarding any consideration of health of the population or climate change. Again in an anachronic move, just like the decision, few days ago, of subsidizing use of coal for electricity production! And, interestingly, in a self-destructive way for the American industry, who will lose the technological advantage in key industries over other parts of the world.

In the United States of America that we knew, home of the best scientists and science laboratories in the world,  it would have been impossible that, based on a discretionary wish of a small group of people and interests, these decisions were taken. But it is possible in the USA now, where in the open streets state agencies perform executions without due process, to horrify and threaten the other citizens who may feel the urge to protest against state terrorism.

Yes, they can! As long as they don't see a massive push-back from the American people.

NIMBY

To all who think politics is „not for them”, that it's too dirty to involve in, and politicians too stupid for one to be interested in what they're saying (and doing): these days should be enough evidence for you that politics affect your life, and the future of your children is jeopardized now, no matter where you live...

Continue to behave like that, and we will all be disposable assets in worldwide hunger games.