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Re:Humanity has wiped out 60% of animals since 1970, major r... by ixtli on Tuesday October 30, 2018 @08:05AM (#18335714)
Thank you! “Overpopulation” is a canard. Humans didn’t eradicate these animals: a specific group of rich people who’re able to deploy capital without the consent of the people did that.
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Re:Humanity has wiped out 60% of animals since 1970, major r... by deialtrous on Tuesday October 30, 2018 @10:28AM (#18336757)
What? This was done overwhelmingly by very poor people in an effort to make themselves slightly less poor. How do you figure they didn't consent?
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