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G-8 Summit in Scotland
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Lacienaga
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Jul-6-2005 10:51
The G-8 leaders are discussing issues in Edinburgh, Scotland. The Live 8 concerts back on July 2 have probably helped the issue of African poverty. But what about Global Warming? I've posted this thread to alert you of the G-8 summit. That's all!
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Colonel Shanty
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Jul-6-2005 15:18
Yes, Lacienaga. Thank you for alerting us about the G-8 summit. I feel that the Live 8 concerts have provided a good discussion about African aid and poverty. And with all those big names (ie U.S.A: George W. Bush, Canada: Paul Martin, Britain: Tony Blair etc.). I hope this G-8 summit provides some lasting ideas for the world.
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mrs.zane
Well-Connected
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Jul-7-2005 06:30
Amen, Colonel!
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Colonel Shanty
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Jul-7-2005 12:04
MORE ON THE G-8 SUMMIT . . .
Peace for Poverty?
The violent protesting is getting worse in Scotland. Are these protestors working for the poverty issue? If so, why be so violent?
Rockin' for Africa!
Rock stars and celebrities are making their point about African poverty. Did the Live 8 concerts help the issue? At least they were rockin' for a cause!
Will peace ever be brought to Africa? How will the G-8 leaders decide? And how will the G-8 leadrs deal with global warming?
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Colonel Shanty
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Jul-7-2005 12:06
*CORRECTION* . . .
And how will the G-8 leaders deal with Global Warming?
*ADD IN*:I hope we find out soon . . .
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MarcusAndrew
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Jul-8-2005 05:55
Colonel, while the Live8 concerts were not aimed at raising any money to help poverty-stricken Africa, they have greatlyh raised the profile of the Make Poverty History campaign. Each of these concerts represents how so many people feel, all across the World. That to be given a better chance at life, Africa's debt must be erased. And with so many people behind the campaign, the leaders of the G8 countries can not just ignore it.
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Madame TBird
Well-Connected
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Jul-8-2005 09:13
There is no sound scientific evidence of global warming only theories. If anything contributes to weather patterns outside the jet stream etc. I would think it is solar flares not industry or air pollution.
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Madame TBird
Well-Connected
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Jul-8-2005 09:16
The leaders need to focus on poverty, terrorism & working together. I see the idea of pollutants at the bottom rung of the ladder. Human rights & relations need top priority. I would rather a fish die from water pollution than to see humans starve or be so brutually murdered as happened yesterday to the innocent Britians who lost thier lives yesterday.
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Blaise Joshua
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Jul-8-2005 09:59
The issues of poverty and the environment are inextricable, Madame TBird. You cannot responsibly deal with one and not the other.
If, for example, the world leaders are successful in raising standards in the poorer countries, then the energy consumption will increase - if there are no ecologically sound means of meeting this increased energy consumption in these countries, then it will just compound the already evident problems we're seeing in the environment today.
As for rather seeing a fish die than a human - well of course. Unfortunately, the environmental problems this planet is facing are a little more serious than a few dead fish. As humans, we are actually quite reliant on our environment for our survival. Historically, such things as clean air, clean water and clean food have been quite important to us.
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Colonel Shanty
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Jul-8-2005 11:46
Main issues I believe are: Poverty, Global Warming, and Terrorism. We cannot go back and change the terrorist attacks that happened in London yesterday, but we can support the G-8 leaders in figuring out a way to end terrorism once and for all.
P.S: I give my deepest sympathy for the victims and innocent people of London's bombing attacks. May peace be with them always.
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Colonel Shanty
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Jul-8-2005 11:50
Blaise Joshua, Madame TBird, and MarcusAndrew, all of you have made wonderful points. You all would make great G-8 leaders :)
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