Bon voyage Greta Thunberg

It wasn't a dream!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJ7aSc-5Yo0

See my link in previous post. You are right.

I'm afraid you're wrong Gone - she ha autism and talks openly about it. People with autism can make eye contact, you know, and they can communicate well. It's not a condition where everyone has identical symptoms.

I agree with everyone who has voiced reservations. It seems like a cynical marketing ploy by older adults who have jumped on this particular wagon in order to make money and raise their own profile. There are plenty of other ways to speak at a conference without pulling a stunt like this one.

Apologies - cross posts re austism

Have you actually read my previous post? (and clicked on the link?)

Humph!

Sorry but can I show my ignorance, who is Greta Thunberg?
I've never heard of her.
Thank you,
Triciax

Can't see the point myself.

Ha! It can be so frustrating when previous posts get missed, Easily done though.

It's especially stressful in the limerick threads. I can tell you, I've broken out in a cold sweat before now, knowing I've messed up on that.

As for Greta she's quite famous now , Tricia. Lots about her. She's a climate change activist and is about to sail across the Atlantic on a tea tray.

Don't bother about it Tricia55. Go back to sleep.

She has Asperger's, diagnosed OCD and was an elective mute when younger.
She has said this has advantages as she sees things in black and white and that perhaps those on the autistic spectrum like her are the normal ones.

Just watched video link.
Triciax

Just google, Tricia

You can't miss her

Alright minimoo. Stop over-egging the flippin' cake.

I don't think anyone sees blue links when they are short.

What you reckon Callistemon?

dragonfly 46.
Natural waste ?Hell hath no fury like an Atlantic storm so there's sure to be plenty of that.

Is HRH Harry Wokeness going to speak sans socks at this conference too?

Gonegirl I thought I was being very clever at last!
I reckon you could be right though

news.sky.com/story/greta-thunberg-is-her-transatlantic-trip-really-that-green-11784480

#notsuchanumptyafterall

I’m not particularly worried about whether her individual boat is green or not, because there are plenty of other boats which are not green, and perhaps great minds could be put to use to remedy that problem.
However, with regard to this young girl, who is being manipulated in my opinion, one wonders why she’s not due to be back in school/college in September, rather than touring America, presumably preaching about climate change. As a parent, I would not have allowed my teenagers to miss out on their education. Only with education can we hope for the changes which are necessary. Perhaps we should be putting more resources into science education instead of closing down science courses in some universities as is happening now. Greta should be heading home to continue her education in my opinion. She certainly has the drive to become a great scientist, rather than virtue signalling to the rest of the world, half of whom live in poverty and have no interest or influence with climate change. Greta could do so much more with her life really.

I think she is being exploited by others. However, air travel is here to stay. Perhaps when she’s puking over the side she will wish she was flying?

I watched a clip regarding Greta and her trip. The girl looked about twelve! Whilst I respect her courage and sentiments I also think that someone could be pulling her strings, whether family or activists.

I just hope that she fully understands the rigours of her journey: she said 'I may feel a bit sea-sick'. Speaking as one who is very sea-sick, it is extremely debilitating and the thought of carrying on for a fortnight without remission is too distressing to contemplate.

Perhaps there could be a transfer to a different type of craft if she should be really ill... who knows.

I also have the query... will she undertake the return journey by the same method? If so, she really is brave and earns more of my respect.

What a contrast in what this young girl is doing and our helicopter hopping about by our royal family whose carbon footprint must be enormous.

Wouldn't it have made more sense for her to show ordinary folks the alternatives to air travel that is within their means as opposed to travelling in a multi million pound boat with an international yachtsman and a member of the Monaco RF?

Maddyone, that is very condescending of you. Would you wish her to become a 'great scientist' like the ones who have stood by as we have descended into this crisis?

She has already done an astounding amount in her young life. Read her book of speeches (published by Penguin). I can't think of another sixteen year old who has achieved so much. I think we should wish her every success since our futures literally depend on radical change being made to the status quo.

She is an amazing young woman. We need more like her. She is gathering a following of young people. They all realize that time is running out to save this planet. How dare anyone run her down....