Coup in Maldives

On Feb 18, 2012, at 11:46 AM, Jerry Barnes <criticalj@gmail.com> wrote: > > "The US bribes and bullies nations as a matter routine policy." > > I do believe you are missing the point completely.  A country that > complains that global warming is going to cause it to be covered in water > has to be bribed to sign the Copenhagen accord. That's called the prisoners dilemma amongst other things.  I.e.  people generally "anchor" on what's good for them at the moment not long term.  Why don't people save for retirement?  Why don't people see the dentist regularly, etc etc. Is that new stuff to you?