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Richie4422599 karma

How does it feel to be part of an organization that denies science on GM technology while you are crying about politicians denying science on climate change?

Richie4422170 karma

Eric Goode, co-director and conservationist, in response to Carole's criticism stated that he was surprised by the lack of intellectual curiosity about wildlife and education about wildlife.

He stated that Carole "... certainly wasn't interested in seeing an animal in the wild."

He also went on saying that every person involved built their own "personal utopia".

How can you say that you can judge her character better than him?

Eric Goode spent 5 years on making this documentary, he had on camera and off camera conversations with her.

Eric Goode is not some random producer who wanted to make tasty series for Netflix.

He is founder of Turtle Conservancy, board member of Rainforest Trust, Global Wildlife Conservation, Chelonian Research Institute and producer of seven natural documentary series all about conservation and wildlife.

Don't you think that person like that would be a better judge of one's character? Especially when it comes to conservational efforts?

Richie4422159 karma

I completely disagree. The show portrayed him as egoistic, narcissistic, cruel, exploitative, manipulative criminal who threw his previously held values about animals in the garbage bin when abusing animals gave him the fame and "love" he needed.

Just because he was given a chance for self-reflection doesn't mean he was portrayed positively.

Eric Goode was very clear. Joe Exotic always tells you what you wanna hear, so whether the self-reflective moment was honest is known only to Joe.

I honestly believe that people are attracted to people with big personalities, especially in US culture. I don't mean to make it political, but current president is a great example of that.

In instances like that, the "bad actions" get lost in the personality and charisma.

Richie4422104 karma

Don't forget nuclear. If Greenpeace supported it from founding, we would have far fewer coal plants today, and global warming would be nowhere near as advanced.

The's too much hypocritical and science denying stuff going on in GreenPeace that I can't be bothered anymore, but I just had this weird urge to ask something when I saw her standing on the moral high ground with GreenPeace sign proudly in the picture.

Richie442226 karma

US healthcare system really baffles me. Here, you are expected to pay 62 eur a month for full healthcare coverage. You can sign up for state owned healthcare provider or for private healthcare provider. Private healthcare providers have state issues license and are regulated (you never pay more than 62 eur).

Healthcare providers cover you financially if you are having unusual medical procedures and of course normal, regular procedures, check-ups or surgeries. They also help cover your drugs. Prices are also regulated. I stayed in the hospital for a week and I never paid anything. My uncle had 2 head surgeries in a month, never paid for anything.

The thing is, you actually pay 62 eur only if you are self-employed. ALL job providers cover this for you, including social insurance.

But what if you are unemployed? Well, state covers that for you. State pays for your healthcare and social insurance. All you need to do is to visit your social worker and give them proof that you are actively seeking a job.

But wait, you were self-employed, you couldn't afford paying for healthcare and now you have debt? Well, state still have your back. You won't go bankrupt, but all non-regular and urgent procedures will have to be covered from your pocket.