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cliffelam  ·  4146 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: World Bank report on a +4°C future

Remember, when people say they want to "price the externalities" they only want to price the externalities they disapprove of.

I was getting quite a lecture from a DINK friend of mine about "conspicuous consumption." I mildly pointed out to him that as he is white, married, and without kids he should be paying 30% - 50% more for social security and not taking it very soon either, where as I, with a history of heart disease and three kids should pay less and retire sooner.

Sorta ended the conversation.

-XC