Whale Wars rant

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GaryP

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Well, my wife will tell me it's suicide to post a message like this but I've just got to do it. As a group of what I consider experienced boaters, including myself, I want to know what everyone else thinks of the Whale Wars TV show. I'm NOT talking about the moral thoughts on whaling but the actions that the anti-whalers use.
My thoughts are that these people (the anti whalers) are nothing more than high seas terrorists. I'm watching the show now and can't believe what I'm seeing. The anti's are putting out a line trying to foul the prop on the whaling ship, then the anti's are shocked that the whalers are throwing small nuts and bolts at them and "trying to hurt us"...after the anti's throw tear gas bottles on the whaling ship. I could go on but that's enough, I'm sure most people here have watched the show.

It's embarrasing to me that we have a TV show in this country that showcases terrorists while we fight other terrorists in the world. I'm not sure what the international laws are but anti's are either doing something illegal or the whalers should be able to take whatever action necessary to protect themselves and I think the whalers show amazing restraint considering what they could do to these amateurs. Again, I'm not judging the merits of whaling but I'm shocked at the tactics the anti's use and that we honor them by having a TV show about it.
'Nuff said.
 
Hmmm. I disagree w/ eco-terrorism, and I also ( from what I hear ) would disagree with almost all of the seamanship, as well as "camera bias". As far as "media morals" go, they have none, only audience ratings. If it has good ratings, they keep showing it.

So I don't watch it. Why don't you simply turn it off...
 
Why don't I turn it off?....you are absolutely correct. I would compare that to my thoughts on activist shareholders...I'm in the investment business and whenever some big shareholder is complaining about the management, I say just sell the shares because when the price goes down the mangement will make some changes! Seriously, I try to see the other side and in this case, I just can't! That's why I wonder if I'm out of touch or if everyone else sees it like I do..that would be a first.

Also, I like anything nautical and they do have some good action :) And usually the anti crew is so inept I enjoy it, but I still get upset with the tactics. Now if they brought in the deadliest catch crew, that would good..I don't think anyone is tougher or better on the seas than those guys. I don't love the legal system but think that is the way to deal with anything you don't agree with. God Bless Walter Cronkite.
 
Obviously all a matter of opinion of what a terrorist is, some are obviously confusing the two.

If the legal system worked and some countries stopped defying international law instead of abusing it then things might be different.
 
Gary,

We've discussed this show here before and I believe you'll find most here strongly agree with your sentiments. The "captain" of the ship is a horse's ass, uses his young and idealistic volunteer crew as cannon fodder to feed his own ego. Unfortunately, this circus won't stop until someone is killed.
 
and I'm surprised that hasn't happened yet with all the stupid chances they take with a completely inexperienced crew.
 
i actually root for terrible things to happen to this group of morons. Complete misfits. I think the japanese ships should film themselves sinking the steve irwin.
That i would watch.
 
I'm waiting for the episode where about 5 Ninja's board the Steve Irwin and pull a "Deliverance" on the Capitan. Now thats show biz!!!

I think the second that things are thrown from the Irwin to any other ship deserves a nice display of 50mm return fire from the Japs for about 20 minutes.

Or....a nip Zero coming from no where with some 90 year of Japanese dude with 3 days to live anyways just flying right into the helm area.

And... I see so many missed opportunity's for the Whaling boats to throw their own nets and foul the Irwins props.

Or the japs could hook up a water cannon to a holding tank and just hose poop all over the Irwin.

So many missed opportunity's that I'm tempted to write some of my idea's down and send them to the Whale boats.
 
The best episode was when that horses ass paul watson staged that he was shot and the only thing that saved him was his bullet proof vest and a medal shield he was wearing. No one questioned why he was the only one wearing one. It was quite a broadway production. Than a few weeks ago someone sent him a unknown white substance and the ship was locked down for the authorities to test it. Everyone was walking around with no protective equipment not even a mask. He is a showman by far. I have to say the show is entertaining and like everyone else on this site it involves water and a boat so we watch.
Al
 
I think you're right. The show is a big publicity play to gain awarenes. I support their cause but certainly not their tactics and the risks that they take. I have never seen such poor seamanship and lack of experience. How they survive is beyond me, especially in those waters.

I do watch the show. It's interesting. It is absolutely heartbreaking to see those whales being killed like that so it's important to raise awareness.

I would not condsider what they are doing terrorism. I guess it is terrorism by definition but how could you even think of comparing them to the islamic extremists who kill hundreds of innocent people on an almost daily basis. It's the same as calling mean people nazis.
 
I get the channel but have never got around to watching the show.

Like any other media whether it's print or electronic if you don't like it, don't watch it. No one forces you to watch and taxpayer dollars don't pay for it. If you don't like the idea of your favorite products being advertised on the show, stop buying them or write a complaint to the companies.
 
It's a real shame they were allowed to name their scow the Steve Erwin. I'd call that an huge insult to a really great guy.
 
The captain stays in the warm cabin of the boat while he sends out these young guys and girls
to do the dirty work. His 1st Mate is a real goof ball with an attitude. But that is what the
producers are looking for, DRAMA.
 
The goofball first mate quit and the second mate who is about 22 is now the first mate.
 
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Originally posted by JLC

Or the japs could hook up a water cannon to a holding tank and just hose poop all over the Irwin.

So many missed opportunity's that I'm tempted to write some of my idea's down and send them to the Whale boats.

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Gosh that is funny and also a great idea!!!
 
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Originally posted by MichaelNJ

The goofball first mate quit and the second mate who is about 22 is now the first mate.

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I wouldn't discount him due to his age.
 
I watch it because it involves boats and water. The inexperience of the crew is increadible, they seem to have some type of near miss every show...flipping a Zodiac while launching, got lost in Zodiac in the fog and it goes on and on. Eventually Captain Paul is going to get one of his volunteers killed. Of course like a lot of these reality shows, you have to wonder how much is for TV and how much is real. They all seem to start playing for the camera, even Deadliest Catch seems to be going a little Hollywood.
 
I have written nasty letters to all Discovery affiliates and deleted animal planet from my channel scan. If someone will tell me who sponsors this Bovine Excrement I will write the sponsors also.
 
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