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In reply to the discussion: Greta Thunberg says it's 'strange' Biden is considered a leader on climate change [View all]JI7
(89,240 posts)59. Who does she consider to be a leader on Climate Change ?
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Greta Thunberg says it's 'strange' Biden is considered a leader on climate change [View all]
Polybius
Dec 2021
OP
I think she is too much in her own bubble, she doesn't recognize Allie's when they are staring her
JohnSJ
Dec 2021
#10
Really? He's one person in the Senate. There's 50 Republicans locked in unison.
dem4decades
Dec 2021
#52
The BBB bill puts alternative energy initiatives in direct opposition to the carbon...
brush
Dec 2021
#27
You can't just cut off fossil fuels without having an alternative ready to go. That is why fuel
JohnSJ
Dec 2021
#30
Greta is Swedish, not American, and likely knows as much about US politics as I know about Swedish..
AllTooEasy
Dec 2021
#38
She is effectively saying Biden is part of the problem. Most Europeans are not as naive
JohnSJ
Dec 2021
#46
She is extremely bright and knowledgeable. She brings clarity and a no bullshit message to what is
Magoo48
Dec 2021
#63
Obviously Ms. Thunberg's strategy is to alienate those who could actually help make things better.
JohnSJ
Dec 2021
#3
If Greta is stupid, that leaves the vast majority of our world severely wanting.
Magoo48
Dec 2021
#75
She is saying Biden is part of the problem, and that is a problem that she believes that
JohnSJ
Dec 2021
#31
Because you can't just stop using fossil fuels without having a replacement. Anyone who
JohnSJ
Dec 2021
#48
Until a bill is passed by both houses of Congress and signed, it's just fanfiction.
RockRaven
Dec 2021
#15
And the tangible evidence of leadership is movement. Talk before action is indistinguishable
RockRaven
Dec 2021
#25
Bs. Like I said, if he wasn't talking it up he'd be criticized for doing nothing.
brush
Dec 2021
#26
That's like saying Abe Lincoln was a failed leader because the southern states seceeded
Redleg
Dec 2021
#24
There hasn't been a POTUS in my lifetime who has been a leader on climate/environment issues
RockRaven
Dec 2021
#16
Most people in the U.S.A. don't believe global warming is an existential threat...
hunter
Dec 2021
#67
Why won't Biden just snap his fingers and magically make legislation happen???
Bleacher Creature
Dec 2021
#18
Probably accurate, and not recognizing that can be fatal to getting positive things done
JohnSJ
Dec 2021
#32
Leadership involves spelling out what the problem is and how we should try to fix it. I agree that
Doodley
Dec 2021
#35
I think she has an obligation to get it right and to not shit on Biden or...
NurseJackie
Dec 2021
#72
There aren't any major politicians who are "inspirational" on the climate, and that's what she said
muriel_volestrangler
Dec 2021
#55
That's weird - you're attributing the childish "you're annoying me, so I'll ignore you" attitude
muriel_volestrangler
Dec 2021
#73
You're not alone in your feelings and observations. Thank you for saying it so concisely.
NurseJackie
Dec 2021
#81