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Re: The Limits To Growth



Mason A. Clark wrote:

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> 3. The posts in this thread are by people who do not play poker.
>     Poker players know that there are two considerations, not
>     alone the ODDS.   Tbe other consideration in placing a bet
>     is the STAKE -- what might be lost as well as what might be
>     won.    What is at stake in the limits to growth is life on the
>     planet as we know it.  Should we play the game if the odds are
>     even 5000 to 1 that there is no limit in sight?   Think a moment.
>     What odds are good enough?
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You're trying to offer a rational explanation to those who have no 
desire to be rational.  Nice try, but you'd best decide on your plan B 
a.s.a.p.



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