Finally Joined P.O.

Thumper

Hello All!

I somehow crossed the buzzword "Peak Oil" about 6 months ago and have been obsessed ever since I first scanned the wikipedia entry.

I count myself a masterful skeptic and will research the hell out of a subject until I find it's flaws. I've been very reluctant to join the board for that reason alone, as I knew I would receive nothing but positive confirmation of "Peak Oil" when I joined. I wanted to weigh the facts in an unbiased environment before I let go and became a so-called doomer like yourselves.

It's so strange how many people around me, either have no idea or are in perfect denial. I have brought it up to many of my close friends and family whom I often debate with. I am expecting a great debate, but all I get is a depressed "oh, yeah, that makes perfect sense" when all I want to hear is, "no, that's not true and this is why. . ."

Well, it's nice to finally join a group of people that understand and are thinking of how to deal. Look forward to future conversations.

- Thumper

Cashmere · Light Sweet Crude Joined: Mar 27, 2008 Posts: 1971

Welcome.

Talking with the non-PO DSE is mostly a waste of time.
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Massive Human Dieoff must occur as a result of Peak Oil. Many more than half will die. It will occur everywhere, including where you live. If you fail to recognize this, then your odds of living move toward the "going to die" group.

Pops

Hey thump, we aren't all doomers, but Bambi doesn't show up much.

Welcome.

Smile

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drew

You should have taken the blue pill, it's easier.

Been here four years now, it's my home of sorts, but the whole PO thing unfolding in front of my eyes is depressing, overwhelming, and frightening at times.

Keep yourself busy doing other things too, aside from coming here.

The last bit is my best advice.

Drew

pstarr

So what you are saying Thumper is that people are starting to understand and accept PO. That should be considered somewhat disturbing as the flock may bolt or the herd stampede when their sorry predicament becomes apparent. $120 barrel/$4.00 gasoline is only a prelude to terminal stagflation--endless prices increases as the economy and employment stagnate and decrease. The bad news is you'll have less money and the worse news is they'll be less to buy Shock

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Mquinon3 · Tar Sands Joined: Apr 03, 2008 Posts: 38

Welcome, I've been a guest here for almost two years and joined recently myself. I am skeptical of everything as well, but I find myself in the doomer camp also. Glad to have you and no matter which way you go its always good to have open minds here trying to help put the puzzle together.

mmasters

It was really painful for me when I found out I was living a lie. Peak oil was a rough discovery for me as was gaining total awareness of how the financial system works and how it's corrupted and influenced practically everything in the past 100 years. Along with some life troubles I eventually had a major nervous breakdown from which I'm still recovering.

Anyway, one big thing you'll learn as most all of us do you have to be careful who you talk to about this stuff. We're all reliant on people in life and discussing this stuff will drive most away. Some people wont accept they've been living a lie and aren't compelled to get to the truth. If somebody doesn't want to hear it and they're not the objective truth seeking type it's best not to discuss the topic at all.

As a side note you'll also find some odd types here that have accepted PO but don't see the other huge lies we've all been sold. Then again, they can bring some good perspectives to the table.

Anyhow, I've come to the conclusion we're all here to learn major lessons and be seriously tested, for the most part we're here to learn how not to become a victim.
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Just look at us. Everything is backwards; everything is upside down. Doctors destory health, lawyers destroy justice, universities destroy knowledge, governments destroy freedom, the major media destroy information and religions destroy spirituality.