Turn off heating for a day - support Ukraine
Discussion
Gary C said:
What would be the point.
Show of solidarity ?People were banging pots and pans outside for the NHS 18 months ago, not a lot of point but did reinforce that NHS staff were going above and beyond.
We are limited in what we can do, not everyone can donate money and its a way they can join in.
Plus, when folk realise they didn't die of hypothermia and saved a few quid maybe they will twig you dont have to have your gaff at 20C all day every day, well most of us dont.
Tyre Smoke said:
I had an enforced four days of no electricity or running water or central heating after the storm recently.
You're OK, I'll just be there with them in spirit. That was the worst four days for a long time.
We went without heatingg or hot water for a couple of weeks when our boiler hissed its last in Feb 2021 which was properly cold for UK standards, survived.You're OK, I'll just be there with them in spirit. That was the worst four days for a long time.
Pensioners go on about how hardy they were, by and large they just put up with s
t conditions, but critically humans are resourceful and adaptable and can work out solutions to being a bit chilly, wear more clothes.I think though, there are two sides to a shortage, price goes up and the wealthier folk can pay it, but it shouldn't just be down to that, should be need (Elderly, young kids) but should be down to also taking a fair share of whats available.
Nobody should be heating a private swimming pool for example if there is a shortage of gas and electricity.
J4CKO said:
Nobody should be heating a private swimming pool for example if there is a shortage of gas and electricity.
But ultimately it all boils down to money. Rich people such as Leonardo DiCaprio who flew in by private jet to lecture people on climate change do not want any reduction in the standard of their living. They want the poor people to give up their cars, heating and international travel while they still keep their multiple mansions, private yachts, SUVs, private jets and heated swimming pools.The only thing that is going to make people get rid of their cars and turn off their heating is when they can literally no longer afford it.
The rich will do nothing.
Joey Deacon said:
J4CKO said:
Nobody should be heating a private swimming pool for example if there is a shortage of gas and electricity.
But ultimately it all boils down to money. Rich people such as Leonardo DiCaprio who flew in by private jet to lecture people on climate change do not want any reduction in the standard of their living. They want the poor people to give up their cars, heating and international travel while they still keep their multiple mansions, private yachts, SUVs, private jets and heated swimming pools.The only thing that is going to make people get rid of their cars and turn off their heating is when they can literally no longer afford it.
The rich will do nothing.
J4CKO said:
Gary C said:
What would be the point.
Show of solidarity ?People were banging pots and pans outside for the NHS 18 months ago, not a lot of point but did reinforce that NHS staff were going above and beyond.
We are limited in what we can do, not everyone can donate money and its a way they can join in.
Plus, when folk realise they didn't die of hypothermia and saved a few quid maybe they will twig you dont have to have your gaff at 20C all day every day, well most of us dont.
The banging pots was about giving people something to do.
They need weapons not platitudes.
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