2023–08–10

Maui Burning

Of course seeing the predictable but hollow expressions of concern about the wild fires in Maui. If you’re fucking concerned then change your life to reflect the climate emergency we’re living in. Use a bike or e-bike instead of an oversized truck or SUV. Own your contribution to the carbon. Protest, protest, protest.

Stop pretending to be powerless. Stop pretending there’s nothing that can be done. Stop pretending that ONLY government can fix the climate emergency. Stop waiting for the government to force you to do the right thing.

It’s not individual action when we all recognize that we don’t live in a vacuum. It’s not individual action when we look around us and see others taking action. 2+2+2+2 and on adds up. Individual action adds up to collective action. If we all took direct action in our lives by the millions we would be making real change.

STOP MAKING FUCKING EXCUSES BECAUSE YOU’RE NOT INTERESTED IN TRYING TO BE THE SOLUTION. YES, THE SOLUTION MEANS YOU HAVE TO MAKE AN EFFORT. YES, THE SOLUTION MEANS YOU MIGHT HAVE TO DO WITHOUT SOME CONVENIENCE AND MAXIMUM COMFORT. THAT IS THE SOLUTION.