Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

madamesilverspurs

(15,809 posts)
Sun Sep 29, 2013, 11:38 PM Sep 2013

Been there, done that, batten down the hatches!

It has become abundantly clear that Mother Nature is going through menopause. The hot flashes and crying jags are growing in frequency and intensity. We'd best prepare for some epic mood swings. . .

4 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Been there, done that, batten down the hatches! (Original Post) madamesilverspurs Sep 2013 OP
Not menopause, frustration and anger at what we are doing to her once beautiful planet. RC Sep 2013 #1
Mother Nature is the home team. The home team always bats last. NightWatcher Sep 2013 #2
That is obvious to some of us. RC Sep 2013 #3
I like how Vonnegut put it.... Wounded Bear Sep 2013 #4

NightWatcher

(39,343 posts)
2. Mother Nature is the home team. The home team always bats last.
Reply to RC (Reply #1)
Sun Sep 29, 2013, 11:58 PM
Sep 2013

As soon as she tires of us, the Earth will shake us off, just like a wet dog shakes off the rain.

Wounded Bear

(58,713 posts)
4. I like how Vonnegut put it....
Mon Sep 30, 2013, 12:16 AM
Sep 2013

Mankind is a viral infection of Planet Earth. Global warming is just the fever Mother Nature has to burn us out.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Been there, done that, ba...