More nuclear power plants actually is the answer. With the exception of hydro, it’s the cleanest from of reliable energy.With the rising reliance on electricity, we really need more nuclear plants.
We pretend that we have any control over any of this, we don’t. The world population today is 7+ times greater than when the industrial revolution started and the beginning/triggering of the purported climate changes. Even then, most of the 1 Billion people were not industrialized. We are now at 7.8 Billion and climbing fast. Even if you reduce carbon emissions to a small percentage of what they are today per person, it won’t matter.
This orb which we inhabit will be just fine; it is literally older than dirt and has emerged the Victor throughout all sorts of calamitous events. People will have a rough go of it but throughout the ages, we too have proved amazingly resilient. We always find a way to achieve.
I’m afraid the only solution, morally fraught though it is, is to reverse population growth. It’s physically impossible to wring more resources out of the planet, and it’s socially and politically impossible to convince people who are used to a certain standard of living that they should accept being pushed into poverty. The pie can’t get bigger and no one’s willing to take a narrower slice, so we need to cut it into fewer slices.
Nuke, nuke, nuke, nuke, nuke Putin. Nuke, nuke, nuke, nuke, nuke Putin. Nuke Putin. Yes, that’s my plan. You got me rocking and a rolling. Keep those bombs a going. Nuke Putin. Nuke, nuke, nuke, nuke Putin. Apologies to The Beach Boys and Barbara Ann.
I recently watched On The Beach, movie from 1959 depicting the world after 1964 nuclear war. The northern hemisphere had been destroyed by bombs and radiation fallout. People in the southern hemisphere are lining up for suicide pills as the fallout is quickly drifting south. The consensus was that the war was accidental – one country panicked and pushed the button, leading the other countries to push their buttons. With North Korea playing with missiles, will that be our future?
As someone who worked 44 years in agriculture entomologist, consultant, and am told by those civilians who sit and stare at their phones and drink coffee all day that we were destroying the planet, yet never saw or knew one thing about actual food production, pesticide development, genetics, or farming. And it applies to all sectors. And its our world of experts today.
BE THIS GUY almost 2 years ago
We’ll meet again
Don’t know where
Don’t know when
But I know we’ll meet again some sunny day
ronaldspence almost 2 years ago
No one wants to be part of Rat’s nuclear family!
sirbadger almost 2 years ago
I can see an elderly person like Putin saying this.
Wilde Bill almost 2 years ago
No friends, just followers.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member almost 2 years ago
We can only hope for the Great Formatter.
Imagine almost 2 years ago
I thought plants were photosynthetic, not nuclear.
Bilan almost 2 years ago
We can’t destroy Earth. This is where I keep my stuff.
BasilBruce almost 2 years ago
How much fissionable material do wind turbines need?
Algolei I almost 2 years ago
This, and perhaps the smell.
donlackie almost 2 years ago
More nuclear power plants actually is the answer. With the exception of hydro, it’s the cleanest from of reliable energy.With the rising reliance on electricity, we really need more nuclear plants.
dlkrueger33 almost 2 years ago
Yellowstone will kill off the planet just as easily.
F-Flash almost 2 years ago
Don’t say Bomb !
colddonkey almost 2 years ago
Well between that madman in Russia and the senile old fart in Washington DC we just might be able to pull it off.
Ellis97 almost 2 years ago
Rat is just too mean and hateful to have friends.
I'm Sad almost 2 years ago
Rat should be emperor. He would straighten the world out!!! Maybe not legally but it will fix a lot of things…
Tradewinds309 almost 2 years ago
Putin has offered to help.
rhpii almost 2 years ago
We pretend that we have any control over any of this, we don’t. The world population today is 7+ times greater than when the industrial revolution started and the beginning/triggering of the purported climate changes. Even then, most of the 1 Billion people were not industrialized. We are now at 7.8 Billion and climbing fast. Even if you reduce carbon emissions to a small percentage of what they are today per person, it won’t matter.
monya_43 almost 2 years ago
When I first read what Goat said, I thought, “What? Plants are nuclear?” I needed another cup of coffee. :-P
jdsven almost 2 years ago
“YOU MANIACS! YOU BLEW IT ALL UP! ( rest of the quote redacted to avoid getting hit by censors.)”
Cameron1988 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Climate change will eventually kill us all
notmoving Premium Member almost 2 years ago
So I have these word(s) that Gocomics tells me that I am banned from typing. Nice to know we have our priorities straight. Funny….
Zebrastripes almost 2 years ago
RAT seems to have taken on Pootys persona….
notmoving Premium Member almost 2 years ago
This orb which we inhabit will be just fine; it is literally older than dirt and has emerged the Victor throughout all sorts of calamitous events. People will have a rough go of it but throughout the ages, we too have proved amazingly resilient. We always find a way to achieve.
Cerabooge almost 2 years ago
When did Rat get elected to Congress?
Rose Madder Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I didn’t think Rat wanted friends. What’s his complaint?
Radish the wordsmith almost 2 years ago
Rat = Putin
KEA almost 2 years ago
I think the answer is fewer people
John Jorgensen almost 2 years ago
I’m afraid the only solution, morally fraught though it is, is to reverse population growth. It’s physically impossible to wring more resources out of the planet, and it’s socially and politically impossible to convince people who are used to a certain standard of living that they should accept being pushed into poverty. The pie can’t get bigger and no one’s willing to take a narrower slice, so we need to cut it into fewer slices.
SALUDADOG almost 2 years ago
That’s only one reason Rat has few friends. And despite that, he always has Pig! And goat keeps coming back.
RonnieAThompson Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Nuke, nuke, nuke, nuke, nuke Putin. Nuke, nuke, nuke, nuke, nuke Putin. Nuke Putin. Yes, that’s my plan. You got me rocking and a rolling. Keep those bombs a going. Nuke Putin. Nuke, nuke, nuke, nuke Putin. Apologies to The Beach Boys and Barbara Ann.
Ishka Bibel almost 2 years ago
Russia has moved nuclear weapons into Crimea and Belarus.
Goat from PBS almost 2 years ago
Well, fewer people on Earth would mean less people to exhale CO2 into the atmosphere.
Keno21 almost 2 years ago
and 99 red balloons go by…
Jefano Premium Member almost 2 years ago
“Let’s drop the big one and see what happens” — Randy Newman, “Political Science”
https://youtu.be/4QbUSjnhv6M
royq27 almost 2 years ago
The evil Putin makes an appearance…
crocman48 almost 2 years ago
I remember when this strip was funny with crocs, penguins and lions. Now just another lib bs forum.
NWdryad almost 2 years ago
Don’t worry Rat, you still have me.
mwksix almost 2 years ago
This joke really bombed…
patrickab7 almost 2 years ago
From what I’ve seen of humanity, I’m starting to think Rat has the right idea.
larslarson almost 2 years ago
Good old Dr. Strangelove!
gigi20 almost 2 years ago
I recently watched On The Beach, movie from 1959 depicting the world after 1964 nuclear war. The northern hemisphere had been destroyed by bombs and radiation fallout. People in the southern hemisphere are lining up for suicide pills as the fallout is quickly drifting south. The consensus was that the war was accidental – one country panicked and pushed the button, leading the other countries to push their buttons. With North Korea playing with missiles, will that be our future?
larslarson almost 2 years ago
As someone who worked 44 years in agriculture entomologist, consultant, and am told by those civilians who sit and stare at their phones and drink coffee all day that we were destroying the planet, yet never saw or knew one thing about actual food production, pesticide development, genetics, or farming. And it applies to all sectors. And its our world of experts today.
T... almost 2 years ago
Wallow in Self pity Rat, who cares if you have no friends…
gmadoll789 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
What if most of the world’s people become refugees?
Buoy almost 2 years ago
This the only bombing I’m in favor of.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17lkdqoLt44
Sisyphos almost 2 years ago
Rat is such a dour Fatalist.
We could take him out with a single Hellfire….
Otis Rufus Driftwood almost 2 years ago
I favor the all of the above approach myself.
Laurie Stoker Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Be careful what you wish for, lest it come true.
Goat over 1 year ago
I would have favored Rat’s solution if it didn’t mean also destroying the wildlife on this planet.