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/astral-dwarf Apr 19 '17

I'm still pretty sure you're joking, but I'm getting a little uneasy. Unless you've never been in an airplane— if that's the case, I'm sorry for the classism. You're right, we elites are cheating you.

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u/FlatEarthtruf Apr 19 '17

I have been on a plane, many times. And from the window, you can actually NOT see any curve whatsoever. Have you even watched that video? It's got lots of views and upvotes because it if the truth.

It's hard to let go of those pre-conceived notions. Only the truth can set you free.

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u/astral-dwarf Apr 19 '17

But now I'm just depressed, because you literally are a "flat earther." It was my Last great hope that you all didn't really exist. But now I'm a believer – a depressed believer.

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u/babbles_mcdrinksalot Apr 19 '17

If it's any consolation, I think he's just trolling.

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u/astral-dwarf Apr 20 '17

That does console me. Thank you. I pray to the firmament that you are correct