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White House Science Adviser Advocated 'De-Development' of the United States
2009-07-30
President Obama's top science adviser, John P. Holdren, advocated the "de-development" of the United States in books he published in the 1970s.
Gotcha. We should become more like Nambibia...
"A massive campaign must be launched to restore a high-quality environment in North America and to de-develop the United States," Holdren wrote in a 1973 book he co-authored with Paul R. Ehrlch and Anne H. Ehrlich. "De-development means bringing our economic system (especially patterns of consumption) into line with the realities of ecology and the global resource situation."
Ah, the Erlichs. And doesn't everybody remember what "visionaries" they were?
Redistribution of wealth both within and among nations is absolutely essential, if a decent life is to be provided to every human being.
In the vision expressed by Holdren and his co-authors, the Ehrlichs, the need for "de-development" of the United States demanded a redistribtuion of wealth. "The need for de-development presents our economists with a major challenge," they wrote. "They must design a stable, low-consumption economy in which there is a much more equitable distribution of wealth than in the present one. Redistribution of wealth both within and among nations is absolutely essential, if a decent life is to be provided to every human being."

Holdren, who is director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, made these comments in the 1973 book "Human Ecology," which he co-authored with the Ehrlichs, long-time advocates of curtailing population growth.
Posted by:Fred

#9  Holdren, you first. Here is a gun with one round - drop the population by one yourself - and remember I am armed with a pistol and several bullets, so do not get any ideas about anyone other than yourself.
Posted by: OldSpook   2009-07-30 22:16  

#8  Dr. Holdren and the Ehrlichs have had many years to remove themselves from the strain on Gaia. Apparently they're too important to take the lead
Posted by: Frank G   2009-07-30 19:44  

#7  They most likely figured it works best if everybody (except a self contained elite) is kept dirt poor.
Posted by: Bright Pebbles   2009-07-30 18:54  

#6  co-authored with Paul R. Ehrlch and Anne H. Ehrlich. Ah, the usual suspects. And as Far as an equitable distribution of wealth goes. They most likely figured it works best if everybody is dirt poor.
Posted by: Cheaderhead   2009-07-30 17:29  

#5  Well our Ivy League betters have been going one hell of a job plundering and de-developing the USA for the past 40 years.
Posted by: ed   2009-07-30 08:38  

#4  Does Holdren have children or is he a hypocrite?
Posted by: Bright Pebbles   2009-07-30 08:26  

#3  Holdren, who is director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, made these comments in the 1973 book "Human Ecology," which he co-authored with the Ehrlichs, long-time advocates of curtailing population growth.

Yes indeed, this would be a lovely place to live if it were not for the.... other people.
Posted by: Besoeker   2009-07-30 06:57  

#2  A redistribtuionn of wealth is theft. Coveting your neighbor's property is an ancient evil.
Posted by: whatadeal   2009-07-30 05:50  

#1  HEADLINES FROM THE YEAR: 2029

Ozone created by electric cars now killing millions in the seventh largest country in the world, Mexifornia, formerly known as California .

White minorities still trying to have English recognized as Mexifornia's third language.

Spotted Owl plague threatens northwestern United States crops and livestock.

Baby conceived naturally! Scientists stumped.

Couple petitions court to reinstate heterosexual marriage.

Iran still closed off; physicists estimate it will take at least 10 more years before radioactivity decreases to safe levels.

France pleads for global help after being taken over by Jamaica.
No other country comes forward to help the beleaguered nation!

Castro finally dies at age 112.
Cuban cigars can now be imported legally, but President Chelsea Clinton has banned all smoking..

George Z.Bush says he will run for President in 2036.

Postal Service raises price of first class stamp to $17.89 and reduces mail delivery to Wednesdays only.

85-year $75.8 billion study: Diet and exercise is the key to weight loss.

Average weight of Americans drops to 250 lbs.

Global cooling blamed for citrus crop failure for third consecutive year in Mexifornia and Floruba.

Japanese scientists have created a camera with such a fast shutter speed they now can photograph a woman with her mouth shut.

Abortion clinics now available in every High School in United States.

Senate still blocking drilling in ANWR even though gas is selling for 4532 Pesos per liter
and gas stations are only open on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Massachusetts executes last remaining conservative.

Supreme Court rules punishment of criminals violates their civil rights.

Average height of NBA players is now nine feet, seven inches.

New federal law requires that all nail clippers, screwdrivers, fly swatters and rolled- up newspapers
must be registered by January 2030.

IRS sets lowest tax rate at 75 percent.

Floruba voters still having trouble with voting machines.

Now, send this to whomever you want and as many as you want, then, guess what....NOTHING will happen. No miracles, no money, absolutely nothing, except you might make someone smile or very scared.
Posted by: Clyde Huponter4344   2009-07-30 00:06  

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