13 Dec 09
Originally posted by zeeblebotNo it isn't. You're talking complete nonsense. And you know it. "External Debt" stats to argue "overpopulation" is one of the most non-sequitur cut & pastes you've ever offered. If, say, a consortium of 10 tycoons bought up every other Monaco resident's debt, plus the debts of the government, and then all those people - 33,000 of them - moved out of the Principality - leaving only the ten tycoons living there, would it still be "overpopulated"? Of course not. It's preposterous. As is your entire premise. Monaco is one of the richer countries in the world and has absolutely no problem supporting its own population density, regardless of the banking activities of its residents/citizens. If they could scoop out another couple of square kilometres from France, then they'd be fill up within the hour.
the clause "supporting its own population density" is key.
13 Dec 09
Originally posted by USArmyParatrooperQuality of life, yes. Of course China has its problems, although it's not very densely populated at all. Most of these problems are diminishing, however, as poorer countries tend to have more problems with pollution than richer ones.
Are you talking about life sustainment alone or are you also taking quality of life into consideration. China has many, many problems associated with overpopulation.
13 Dec 09
Originally posted by FMFthey're living on borrowed time ...
No it isn't. You're talking complete nonsense. And you know it. "External Debt" stats to argue "overpopulation" is one of the most non-sequitur cut & pastes you've ever offered. If, say, a consortium of 10 tycoons bought up every other Monaco resident's debt, plus the debts of the government, and then all those people - 33,000 of them - moved out of the Principa ...[text shortened]... her couple of square kilometres from France, then they'd be fill up within the hour.