Gawain 0 #1 June 6, 2010 http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/06/05/obama-backing-deal-lift-global-ban-commercial-whaling/ I don't even see where this makes political sense, never mind the fact that it doesn't make practical sense what-so-ever. QuoteThe administration argues that the new deal will save thousands of whales over the next decade by stopping the three countries from illegally exploiting loopholes in the moratorium. So, by lifting the moratorium.... QuoteUnder Obama's deal, the three whaling countries would be allowed to keep hunting whales for a 10-year period in reduced numbers. The whaling countries in return would agree to tighter oversight of their operations, including participation in a whale DNA registry. ...and at the end of 10 years...what happens? This doesn't make sense to me, albeit I've not thoroughly researched the matter, but given the track record of broken words, I would venture that this would end up badly for the whales.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #2 June 6, 2010 Fox News and whales. Obama bad! Yeah, lots of "on the fence" voters you're gonna influence with this one. Next! QuoteI would venture that this would end up badly for the whales. Whales tend to be Libertarian. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #3 June 6, 2010 QuoteFox News and whales. Obama bad! Yeah, lots of "on the fence" voters you're gonna influence with this one. Next! QuoteI would venture that this would end up badly for the whales. Whales tend to be Libertarian. Save a Whale.. Harpoon a FAT Makah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #4 June 6, 2010 After 10 years of "simi" regulated hunting (read open door hunting)what whales will be left? Problem solved...they will blame darwin! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #5 June 6, 2010 QuoteAfter 10 years of "simi" regulated hunting (read open door hunting)what whales will be left? Problem solved...they will blame darwin! The whales just need to start eating whalers....probably taste yucky though.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #6 June 6, 2010 [Reply]by stopping the three countries from illegally exploiting loopholes in the moratorium "Illegally exploiting loopholes?" Isn't that like saying they are surviving to the point of extinction? A loophole means that the conduct isn't illegal. They are doing something that isn't against the rules and it's cslled illegal? That's silly... My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
