Everybody’s fully aware that the current trend on the Left is to blame capitalism and the modern conveniences of life for causing climate change and any other number of problems — often voiced ironically by being tweeted on iPhones from inside an air-conditioned Starbucks. That has The Economist sharing a take that questions if certain things actually improve the quality of life:
Light to all nations? There is little evidence that electricity and light truly transform people's lives https://t.co/7qGSOVioTx
— The Economist (@TheEconomist) October 9, 2019
The story itself is from earlier this year, but the fresh tweet made it worth shining a bright light on (oops) because of all the fresh facepalms:
You. Used. Electricity. To. Post. This. Unbelievable. Crap.
— Reuenthal_800 (@MAurelius161180) October 10, 2019
The irony probably escaped them.
I'm old enough to remember when the Economist wasn't such a f*cking joke. https://t.co/HXlJJmTIGV
— Physics Geek (@physicsgeek) October 10, 2019
Typed on a computer, in a room with electric lights and electric climate control https://t.co/UtfDR1WrI6
— Darth Paul (@PaulGofSec2814) October 10, 2019
What a load of utter climate-deranged garbage https://t.co/AgUu8HipTg
— Francis Pouliot ☣️ (@francispouliot_) October 10, 2019
You people are absolutely insane. https://t.co/DNBhgLbr1v
— Not Not s// / tt (@mdrache) October 10, 2019
Perhaps if these pundits had experienced growing up without electricity … and sewerage …
— Boltons Bore (@simmiMANYA) October 9, 2019
The economist running interference for PG&E. https://t.co/1fdyNV8zTj
— Cal Sí-3PO Reyes (@TheCalCoconut) October 10, 2019
Genuinely sad to see what's become of The Economist these days. https://t.co/0gmhCz8iTR
— Michael (@QuestforOrion) October 10, 2019
This isn't very bright. https://t.co/whaHZUfYW8
— juliusagusta (@juliusagusta) October 10, 2019
Right, it's just:
Fresh food
Sanitation
Time to complete tasks/study
Reduced chores
Climate control
Access to information
Reduced crime https://t.co/J6VISCKuJX— Dead Agent (@Recursion_Agent) October 10, 2019
Soon they’ll be putting out articles revealing that regular meals and protection from the elements are dangerous addictions that you should learn to live without as early as possible. https://t.co/Jh4kyZx86z
— Erkhyan Rafosa ?? ?? ?? (@Erkhyan) October 10, 2019
I don't understand the business model of trading decades of credibility and a brand for a bunch of clicks and shocked reaction on the internet, but ok https://t.co/0gxBUJYSf7
— Tobia De Angelis (@tobdea) October 10, 2019
Log off your computer and go live in a mud hut from now on.
— Grand Admiral Nick (@admiral_nick) October 10, 2019
For some reason we’re pretty sure they don’t plan on doing that.