Discussion: Pompeo Praises Rising Sea Levels: Hey, It's Good For Trade!

Excellent! And fewer trees mean more space for estates!

14 Likes

If only Pompeo’s statement was the worst idiocy to be heard today. I’m not sure it makes it into the top ten.

25 Likes

28 Likes

Look on the bright side, Brian!

5 Likes

Get a load of this Pollyanna sack of shit

7 Likes

At a rough estimate more than 200 million people worldwide live along coastlines less than 5 metres above sea level. By the end of the 21st century this figure is estimated to increase to 400 to 500 million.

https://worldoceanreview.com/en/wor-1/coasts/living-in-coastal-areas/

500 million. Collateral damage.

16 Likes

A route across the north pole will be great for Russia. Of course, the sea level rise will flood all the coasts of North America causing trillions in damage to coastal cities and entire states like Louisiana and Florida. But hey the Russians will really benefit. They will become the deep water sea power just like they have always wanted.

18 Likes

Trump acknowledges climate change — at his golf course

The billionaire, who called global warming a hoax, warns of its dire effects in his company’s application to build a sea wall.

13 Likes

Total dickhead. He smirks, he jokes, he kisses Trump’s … whatever. Totally shameless.

14 Likes

Much like a devastating catastrophic earthquake on the west coast is great for the opportunity to employ a Keynesian stimulant to the economy owing to the recovery spending.

8 Likes

What do you expect from a Christian Dominionist Rapture-Awaiter? Logic? Facts? Empathy?

Pompeo is a typical War-Mongering Grifter in Sheeps Clothing, just waiting for the next Big War to cash in.

8 Likes

Absolutely imbecilic! May your children and grandchildren survive your incredible stupidity.

12 Likes

I’m certain alt-right Jesus would have endorsed this. You know, “Render unto Sleazer…”

10 Likes

Steady reductions in sea ice are opening new passageways and new opportunities for trade,” Pompeo said. “This could potentially slash the time it takes to travel between Asia and the West by as much as 20 days.”

14 Likes

20 Likes

Hey, it’s good for drowning morons in…

3 Likes

Why do people believe this shit?

19 Likes

Global warming reduces heating costs!

2 Likes

Tweet tweet, tweet tweet tweet tweet tweet tweet.

2 Likes