alarmists, preppers and doomsayers

I saw a program about Americans who are preparing for the end of civilisation. They don't know how it will happen but they are stocking up with tinned food, batteries and ammo anyway.

There seems that many people want to contemplate the end, "doomed we're all doomed, repent now...". These people often want to frame their mental weakness with religion and guilt. A bit of quasi science is thrown in.

Armagadon, Malthius, Club of Rome, Eve of nuclear distruction, peak oil, meteorites, ebola... Countless movies and scares.

It seems to me that GlobaL Warming scare is just the latest one of these used by politicians to exploit the susceptible mentally frail. A bit of quasi science, a touch of religous zeal, a pinch of guilt, a dash of rightousness, the perfect blend.

I note that the current rain in Queensland and cold snap in the USA is consistent with Global warming as was the drought and hot weather.

bacci