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Greta Thunberg is a Pain in the proverbial

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JaneJudge Sat 06-Nov-21 14:54:10

There are loads of youngsters who don't litter for heavens sake and plenty of people of all ages that do. I should know, I live in the country angry

GillT57 Sat 06-Nov-21 14:54:01

Well, I admire her, and I was cheered to see all those youngsters marching in Glasgow yesterday, all concerned for their future and for the environment.

Germanshepherdsmum Sat 06-Nov-21 14:52:09

I’m so glad you asked that question! I wasn’t brave enough. My husband and I think she’s a real brat, always scowling and being so rude. My husband thinks she should try going to China to protest, the chances are that’s the last we would hear of her!?

Smileless2012 Sat 06-Nov-21 14:51:14

I do grasp the situationAlegrias and I certainly don't feel as if I'm being shown up be a teenager. If only I had that sort of money to donate, I would.

Nell8 Sat 06-Nov-21 14:49:06

I can't see the point of going on strike from school. Seems to me like shooting yourself in the foot. What would those children in poor countries think... the ones whose parents can't afford to give them a decent education? Can't the demonstrations just take place outside school hours?

silverlining48 Sat 06-Nov-21 14:46:07

She is entitled to her opinions and is not to blame if other youngsters leave their tents and rubbish about the place.
i rather admire her for having the courage and determination to demonstrate entirely on her own at the age of 13 or 14.

Let’s not criticise a young girl/woman who has succeeded spectacularly in raising this important issue.

Alegrias1 Sat 06-Nov-21 14:44:48

All those recycling their yogurt pots and telling us what model citizens they are - have you donated €100,000 to anyone recently?

Alegrias1 Sat 06-Nov-21 14:42:35

Well Calendargirl and Smileless2012 beat me too it.

But in all honesty, its not just you. Lots of people who don't really grasp the situation really don't like being shown up by a teenager.

She is annoying. I like her smile

As for the "no positive ideas" nonsense, try googling the Greta Thunberg Foundation.

Elless Sat 06-Nov-21 14:42:31

....... and we used to walk to school not get driven by our parents.

MaizieD Sat 06-Nov-21 14:41:06

Which generation chucks fast food wrappers on the pavement? Discards tents at music festivals? Is it us, the older generation? I don't think so, matey.

I think it's our children and grandchildren that do that. Me, I blame the parents grin

Elless Sat 06-Nov-21 14:40:50

Well said lovebeigecardigans1955 totally agree

Kate1949 Sat 06-Nov-21 14:40:12

She's irritating (in my opinion).

grandMattie Sat 06-Nov-21 14:40:01

I’m so glad you say that. I find her dreadful, and a hypocrite to boot.. does she live in a cave, wear only fur and eat only stuff she’s hunted?

Jaxjacky Sat 06-Nov-21 14:38:19

I think I love you tidyskatemum ??

lovebeigecardigans1955 Sat 06-Nov-21 14:36:25

Well tidyskate I think it's a bit rich of these young folk who are still wet behind the ears to lecture the rest of us.

Our generation was practicing being green long before they were even born, only it went by a different name and it wasn't due to being left wing/right on.

Which generation chucks fast food wrappers on the pavement? Discards tents at music festivals? Is it us, the older generation? I don't think so, matey.

Get some experience of LIFE then come back and tell us about it.

JaneJudge Sat 06-Nov-21 14:34:28

my husband would agree with you but I don't, if that helps grin

Smileless2012 Sat 06-Nov-21 14:31:53

No, it isn't just you tidyskatememum.

Calendargirl Sat 06-Nov-21 14:30:34

No, it’s not just you.

tidyskatemum Sat 06-Nov-21 14:26:55

Is it just me or is she increasingly coming across as a brat having a permanent tantrum.? She has no positive ideas, merely demands to stop doing just about everything while the media hangs on her every intemperate word? Blah blah blah…..