Molten Lead

As we find ourselves facing possible self extinction and existential angst is at it’s highest ever, I can’t help but notice all the eco-warriors and extinction rebels are strangely silent at a time when their voices could have the most powerful arguments. Why is that? I wonder. Fear of a plank planet. One would expect that those most vocal about the human impact on the environment during times when things are safe and predictable would at least be saying: “Ahah! …told you so!” But for the moment the green bloc seem to have disappeared into the ether. Around the world the lack of industry, commuting and consumption is clearing the air. It’s a perfect vindication for the call for less consumption, commerce and industry. Yet the greeny beanies seem to be in hiding. Not a word from Greenpeace, World Wildlife Fund or even the troops that routinely disrupt traffic and fill social media with their narratives and rhetoric. But there is silence. Utter, deafening silence. I wonder if all this ho...

It would seem the Communists have defined the New World in a fit of absence of mind. Since we are in a coronavirus lockdown and you have oodles of time, why not go and see more of my work? Check out my  Pointy Politburo  for more or you can view more of my other current affairs commentary on  Pinterest. or Follow me on: Twitter    Facebook    Google    LinkedIn    Tumblr

Sooner or later the Corona Virus will be overcome and we will emerge victorious. The time will come to crow about humanity’s victory over this existential threat. Been there, done that and now get the T-Shirt! Illustration by rob@flamingpencil.com Available at  Tee Public  and  RedBubble  online stores. Hurry and get your T-shirt before they’re gone! If you enjoyed this post you can view more of my other current affairs commentary on  Pinterest.  or Follow me on: Twitter    Facebook    Google    LinkedIn    Tumblr

This latest panic in the world is going to leave the world completely changed. After the restart, I predict the demographics of nations will be altered, beliefs shattered, understandings purified, values tested, behaviours refreshed and unworthy systems laid to waste. Illustration by rob@flamingpencil.com My hope is that when the dust settles the world will have made a fresh start. Those among us who were most fortunate will see themselves in a new light of unmerited favour and deep gratitude. I would like to see unaccountable, greedy multinational corporations disposed of and replaced by responsible, low-environmental impacting local industries. Humanity will emerge wiser, more humane and gentler on the earth and her resources. I believe now is the time that it could happen. That could be the silver lining to this whole dark cloud we all face; Spaceship Earth and all her inhabitants will enjoy a more considerate, peaceful and prosperous future. That is the beacon I have set my ship to...