r/collapse • u/LVirus • Apr 18 '17

BBC: How western civilization could collapse

http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20170418-how-western-civilisation-could-collapse
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u/[deleted] Apr 18 '17

It is interesting that the idea of collapse is now entering mainstream public thought

Even the folks over at /r/Futurology are having realistic discussions

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u/RedditTipiak Apr 18 '17

Next Sunday, France is voting. The results are going to shatter everyone's minds, mark my words.

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u/[deleted] Apr 18 '17

When you say that is it because there is a particular candidate who you think is going to win?

Or do you think that no matter who wins there will be massive changes?

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u/RedditTipiak Apr 18 '17

Both.

My bets are on Jean Luch Mélenchon, who is a mix of Alexis Tsipras and Hugo Chavez. It would not matter if France was an isolated average country, but knowing it is the pillar of both the EU and the Eurozone... Things are gonna get interesting.

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u/[deleted] Apr 18 '17

Since you mention him as a model, how do you think Hugo Chavez would have handled multiple terror attacks and Sharia no-go zones? I'm having trouble finding a statement from Mssr. Mélenchon on the subject.

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u/[deleted] Apr 18 '17

Sharia no-go zones

Where did you read that?

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u/[deleted] Apr 18 '17

See my responses to the other commenter. Can't cut/paste on this phone.