Now I get it why so few care about climate change. Survey says:Oil more important than water

[avb3]

This is just crazy that a majority of Calgarians ranked oil over water as the most important natural resource.

http://calgaryherald.com/news/local-...ant-than-water

“Fresh water is still seen as Canada’s most important natural resource by far,” said the survey, noting it’s up to 49 per cent from 47 per cent a year earlier.

Except in Calgary, where 55 per cent of respondents said oil and gas is the main natural resource.

Only 28 per cent chose water.

Are these guys flippin' nuts? Go tell the farmer or rancher, even those getting significant lease revenues, which is more important?

Of course, I bet there isn't a soul on AO who would put oil over water, is there? Well? Is there?

[drhu22]

Just a little bit short sighted eh?

[Deer Hunter]

Don't believe everything you read

[drhu22]

Deerhunter has a point... how reliable is that poll? Is the sample size big enough? How are questions framed, etc?

[Talking moose]

Perhaps some didn't understand the poll and were voting in what brought more revenue in...don't think anyone would stranded on a deserted island would choose a jug of 10w30 over a jug of water....

[jungleboy]

Looks to me like TROC sees water as the most important resource because it is a major part of their economies not because they fear a shortage. In Alberta ?Calgary Oil and gas pays the bills so it makes sense it would get top billing . If Alberta were a Hydro electric and fisheries based economy Oil and gas would drop way down the ladder here as well.
TROC doesn't seem to understand that Oil and gas in Alberta for the most part has been keeping us all afloat till now.

[drhu22]

Originally Posted by Talking moose

Perhaps some didn't understand the poll and were voting in what brought more revenue in...don't think anyone would stranded on a deserted island would choose a jug of 10w30 over a jug of water....

That crossed my mind when I read that too.

[coreya3212]

Survey suggests is the title in the article, but avb titles his post that the survey says. Thank you for the inflammatory spin. You are like our own little cbc.

[walking buffalo]

LOL....

Colette Derworiz makes a wonderful parrot.



AV, did you notice in the report that the city of Vancouver cares even less about water than Calgary?

Or that Men are 50% more likely to be concerned about water than Women?

[skidderman]

Waste of time. Gurrrrr

[LSLAKER]

I have had many opportunities to take part in phone surveys and thought at one time that I could express my views on the subject of the survey but soon found that I wasn't allow to. The questions that were asked and with the given multiple choices offered me to select from hindered me from expressing my views.

I now treat these phone surveyors the same way that I do all the telephone marketers and that is by immediately telling them and in no uncertain terms to "Fxxx right off and don't phone again".

They certainly have heard these words directed towards them before and likely many times, but I like my response as it is brief and directly to the point.

[Purple Farmer]

Originally Posted by coreya3212

Survey suggests is the title in the article, but avb titles his post that the survey says. Thank you for the inflammatory spin. You are like our own little cbc.

Ummmm just like every post he makes on this topic. I wonder how many members could consistently troll other members with multiple posts day after day and not be sent to banned camp

[catnthehat]

I don't think he is actually trolling other members .
However , surveys such as this one are continually misconstrued or misunderstood
Cat

[Purple Farmer]

Originally Posted by catnthehat

I don't think he is actually trolling other members .
However , surveys such as this one are continually misconstrued or misunderstood
Cat

Well Cat, I'll agree to disagree, not my house.

[walking buffalo]

The survey report has some interesting information, interpret with your own agenda and biases.



My general conclusion from the survey, people care about having a healthy life including a home and a job.

A PDF of the report is available at this link.
http://www.rbc.com/community-sustain...ude-study.html

[Deer Hunter]

Adding a touch of legitimacy to a thread previously containing very little...

[crazy_davey]

Originally Posted by catnthehat

I don't think he is actually trolling other members .

Cat

I have to disagree as well Cat.

Troll

One who posts a deliberately provocative message to a newsgroup or message board with the intention of causing maximum disruption and argument

Trolling- Verb, as it relates to the internet, is a deliberate act of making random unsolicited and/or controversial comments on various internet forums with the intent to provoke an emotional knee jerk reaction from unsuspecting readers to engage in a fight or argument.

[catnthehat]

Originally Posted by Purple Farmer

Well Cat, I'll agree to disagree, not my house.

Not my house either .
Cat

[Purple Farmer]

Originally Posted by catnthehat

Not my house either .
Cat

but they trust you with a key

[Talking moose]

First Nation hunting. People get worked up. Thread gone.
Road hunting. People get worked up. Poof gone. Suspensions to follow.
Sturgeon handling and proper gear. People get worked up. Thread gone.
Climate change, twice a day no less.... By same person no less... People get worked up. Carry on.

[catnthehat]

Originally Posted by Purple Farmer

but they trust you with a key

That is true!
I take a quick look at threads like this and if there are forum rules broken I do what I was appointed to do- no matter who it is .
However , unless I missed something I haven't seen any rules broken in the threads that avb3 has posted

Talking Moose the reason that thise threads,posts and people you mentioned are gone suspended or banned is because of flaming , insults, and absolute fear mongering in one form or another .
None if those are present in this thread that I can see .
Cat

[Talking moose]

Originally Posted by catnthehat

That is true!
I take a quick look at threads like this and if there are forum rules broken I do what I was appointed to do- no matter who it is .
However , unless I missed something I haven't seen any rules broken in the threads that avb3 has posted

Talking Moose the reason that thise threads,!pists, and people you mentioned are gone suspended it banned us because if flaming , insults, and absolute fear mongering in one firm or another .
None if those are present in this thread that I can see .
Cat

I actually don't mind the threads...avb and sundancefisher head to head is pretty even. I gave up cable so Days of our lives is no longer accessible.

[drhu22]

Originally Posted by Talking moose

First Nation hunting. People get worked up. Thread gone.
Road hunting. People get worked up. Poof gone. Suspensions to follow.
Sturgeon handling and proper gear. People get worked up. Thread gone.
Climate change, twice a day no less.... By same person no less... People get worked up. Carry on.

What should you do when a thread gets mean spirited and personal, let it escalate?

[Talking moose]

Originally Posted by drhu22

What should you do when a thread gets mean spirited and personal, let it escalate?

Like some of the climate change threads?

[ak-71]

I sometimes feel like when talking to sales people at my door under "no soliciting" sign I have posted on it - I realize it's just there job, but still get annoyed a bit.
Unfortunately, I think became biased against "green" cause as a result of persistent and very annoying AVB3 pressure on this forum.

[catnthehat]

The little red triangle us there if things get out of hand
Cat

[Deer Hunter]

Sometimes I wonder what goes through the heads of the people who voted for the ndp.
Then after reading some of his posts, I am no longer left wondering.

[drhu22]

Originally Posted by Talking moose

Like some of the climate change threads?

Can you put that in the third person?

[catnthehat]

Originally Posted by Deer Hunter

Sometimes I wonder what goes through the heads of the people who voted for the ndp.
Then after reading some of his posts, I am no longer left wondering.

Is avb3 an NDP guy?
I dunno, because I don't pay much attention to a person's affiliation of church or state , creed , colour or sex for that matter .
I only pay attention to what is posted.
Cat

[Talking moose]

Originally Posted by drhu22

Can you put that in the third person?

Yes.