This was just posted by @GretaThunberg on Instagram. I want to totally endorse this, and I want everyone to get behind this, especially if they are influential and have a platform.
It's gone too far. If you don't get behind this, and claim to care, then you're a poseur.
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It's gone too far. If you don't get behind this, and claim to care, then you're a poseur.
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The reason I say everyone who cares, needs to get behind this, is because #GretaThunberg is the clearest voice there is. This is not about getting behind her as a person, she doesn't want fame or adulation. It is getting behind her message.
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No more picking and choosing which issues you care about. Either you care about the whole situation, or you don't really care at all. You think your career, your reputation matters more, then you need to learn and to change your attitude.
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Greta has already made it clear, that she doesn't want to be a leader of this movement. She is without ego. It is not about her. As I say, she does not want you to follow her personally, but to address her message. She is a messenger, not an idol.
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Don't just say, isn't she marvellous, and think you have done your bit, because if you don't get fully behind the message, then you don't really care.
I am aware most people don't have the platform, or the ability to do much, but you can if you join together.
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I am aware most people don't have the platform, or the ability to do much, but you can if you join together.
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It all comes down to those with the influence and the platform to make more of this. It has gone much too far, to starting picking over which issues you prefer, either you care, or you don't care. It is not about your ego.
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The reason I say to get behind @GretaThunberg's message, is not adulation. I have been saying it much longer. It is because in 55 years of caring about these matters, Greta has got the clearest message there is.
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Since #GretaThunberg became famous 7 years ago, I have never heard one single misstep from her. She has been absolutely on message in a joined up way, and none of this has ever been about her. Again, listen to what she says, don't think about her personally.
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If you think you disagree over something with Greta, then either you don't really care, you have just been posturing, or you have been misled.
#GretaThunberg has been subjected to a mountain of smears, and misrepresentation. It is not about liking her.
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#GretaThunberg has been subjected to a mountain of smears, and misrepresentation. It is not about liking her.
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Often, when people spell out uncomfortable truths, people feel uncomfortable. Greta has not been trying to win any popularity contests. She does not want fame or adulation. She just wants you to listen to what she is saying, and act on it.
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So any, I don't like #GretaThunberg, she's part of the WEF, or any other nonsense, is nonsense. Greta doesn't represent anyone, other than humanity. As I say, it is not about her as a person, it is about her message.
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By supporting Greta's message, you are not aiding her becoming anything, because I am absolutely certain, that if you supported what she is saying, and forgot all about her, that no one would be more pleased than Greta.
That is why you must listen to her, if you're genuine.
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That is why you must listen to her, if you're genuine.
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