Want to Save the Whales? Stop Buying Japanese

AnnaG

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All countries do that--remember Atlantic Cod stocks?

What's the difference?
Do they? It seems to me that some countries curtail the practise when they realize that the prey is dwindling down to nothing. Japan (and a few others) doesn't seem to have that sense of responsibility. That is the difference.

If you love elk steak, would you hunt elk to extinction? Or would you hunt it responsibly?
 

YukonJack

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Want to save your self-respect? Integrity? The future of your children? Grand-children? Great Grand-children?

STOP BUYING CHINESE, whenever you can.
 

AnnaG

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The japs havent doen anything to us, we should leave them alone.... What about the norweigens? they hunt whales also
Actually, any country that hunts something to near extinction harms the entire planet we are a part of.
 

YukonJack

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"I haven't ever bought a Chinese person. I didn't know you could."

Cliffy, are you Hell bent on picking a fight, or just being obnoxious?

I think it's the latter, because you did not make the similar idiotic remark about the original title of the thread.
 

Cliffy

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"I haven't ever bought a Chinese person. I didn't know you could."

Cliffy, are you Hell bent on picking a fight, or just being obnoxious?

I think it's the latter, because you did not make the similar idiotic remark about the original title of the thread.
Neither. Sometimes I just like making idiotic remarks. Yours just set me in the mood. But if it would make you feel better, " I didn't know we could buy a Japanese person."
 

AnnaG

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Me either. I don't want to buy anyone, let alone a Chinese or Japanese. lol
 

bill barilko

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Do they? It seems to me that some countries curtail the practise when they realize that the prey is dwindling down to nothing. Japan (and a few others) doesn't seem to have that sense of responsibility. That is the difference.

If you love elk steak, would you hunt elk to extinction? Or would you hunt it responsibly?
WTH does that have to do with anything-the fact is that this is the way humans have acted all over the planet since time immemorial-again think of the Atlantic Cod that the Canadians destroyed.

School-marm mores a-la your post haven't made a dent in human behaviour at all.

The fact is that humans worship themselves and their finest creation money not god and they couldn't care less about anything else.
 

AnnaG

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WTH does that have to do with anything-the fact is that this is the way humans have acted all over the planet since time immemorial-again think of the Atlantic Cod that the Canadians destroyed.
Some do act that way and some don't.

School-marm mores a-la your post haven't made a dent in human behaviour at all.
WTH are you babbling about?

The fact is that humans worship themselves and their finest creation money not god and they couldn't care less about anything else.
Some do and some don't. You are apparently the sort to use something up until it's all gone without any thought to consequences. That's sad.
 

cdn_bc_ca

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Pretty soon there will be nothing left to eat but ourselves. Mmmm! Roast suckling child for dinner, anyone?

Have you seen the 1973 movie Soylent Green? When I saw it the first time I thought it was ridiculous... especially during that era. Now, not so much.

Anyway, while we're on the subject of Japanese fishing, have any of you watched The Cove (2009)? The specialty fish meat that you buy (like Ahi Tuna) in the supermarket could very well be something else.

And while we're on the subject of food, you could also watch:
Food Inc.
Home (2009)
 

bill barilko

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Anyway, while we're on the subject of Japanese fishing, have any of you watched The Cove (2009)? The specialty fish meat that you buy (like Ahi Tuna) in the supermarket could very well be something else.
Congratulations on posting the most idiotic crap I've read this week.

FYI-Cetaceans are Mammals-Yellowfin Tuna are Fish.

Anyone who can't tell the difference between fish and meat is probably is still in their baby stroller.

In addition-I won tickets to that movie-otherwise I wouldn't have bothered to show up.

It was a complete waste of time the producer is an moron with an agenda-as the saying goes "You can't fix stupid".

Certainly the film is a unique combination of lies, evasions and general overall mendacity with a sprinkling of anthropomorphism.

The simple fact is that Dolphins have returned to the same spot for decades if not longer-to be killed there.

If they had the brains god gave a goose they'd know enough not to return but they aren't that smart-End. Of. Story.
 

Cliffy

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So Billy, do you have anything constructive to add to the discussion or have you not finished calling people idiots yet?
 

cdn_bc_ca

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Congratulations on posting the most idiotic crap I've read this week.

FYI-Cetaceans are Mammals-Yellowfin Tuna are Fish.

Anyone who can't tell the difference between fish and meat is probably is still in their baby stroller.

In addition-I won tickets to that movie-otherwise I wouldn't have bothered to show up.

It was a complete waste of time the producer is an moron with an agenda-as the saying goes "You can't fix stupid".

Certainly the film is a unique combination of lies, evasions and general overall mendacity with a sprinkling of anthropomorphism.

The simple fact is that Dolphins have returned to the same spot for decades if not longer-to be killed there.

If they had the brains god gave a goose they'd know enough not to return but they aren't that smart-End. Of. Story.

ROFLMAO! Good one... and on a Friday too! I don't know why you are congratulating me because your idiotic crap tops even my attempt at posting idiotic crap... and you even threw in a big word too! I must learn from the master! :notworthy:

It's obvious from your post that you "didn't show up" to watch it.

BTW, the difference between fish and meat is religion. Are you Jewish by any chance?
 

bill barilko

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So Billy, do you have anything constructive to add to the discussion or have you not finished calling people idiots yet?
I haven't yet called anyone an idiot-I have noted that what they posted is idiocy.Also one recommended movie was made a by a (certified) idiot.

There is a difference.

And now for your edification-these pics were taken in English Bay a 20 minute bike ride and 5 minute boat ride from my house 08/08/2008.

I wish I could say I took them but I didn't my fishing partner did my camera was @ home.Note we were in a 15.5' RIH so were literally arm's length from the Orcas at times.









I have books full of Orca and various Cetacea pics to scan and maybe one day when I retire.....
 

Bar Sinister

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Yeah but in the mean time, where are we going to get our electronics from?

Not buying Japanese products would not really be a problem. Electronics such as TVs and other gadgets can be bought from South Korea. However, I doubt that it would be necessary. To the Japanese even a tiny drop in the sales of their manufactured products would be a disaster. The Japanese respond well to a loss of markets no matter how small. The key thing is to email the Japanese embassy and let it know what you are doing. I suspect it would get a very strong response; so strong that a boycott of Japanese products wouldn't have to last much longer than a week.
 

Walter

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I've been hearing about the poor whales for over 50 years and their populations have only grown during that time; kinda like the polar bears.