Comments on: Cheney delaying protections for endangered whales. http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:23:51 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: tarazan http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/comment-page-1/#comment-4938556 tarazan Thu, 01 May 2008 00:01:18 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/#comment-4938556 Cheney prefers to protect 'oil industry whales'instead. Cheney prefers to protect ‘oil industry whales’instead.

]]> By: Sharkie http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/comment-page-1/#comment-4938550 Sharkie Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:57:28 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/#comment-4938550 Cheney wants to shoot him some whales. They be good eatin' Cheney wants to shoot him some whales. They be good eatin’

]]> By: Shayne http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/comment-page-1/#comment-4938378 Shayne Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:29:02 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/#comment-4938378 Cheney has to use fast ships to kill the whales since his shotgun won't work in the water. Cheney has to use fast ships to kill the whales since his shotgun won’t work in the water.

]]> By: AlphaLiberal http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/comment-page-1/#comment-4938238 AlphaLiberal Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:14:32 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/#comment-4938238 Darth Cheney must be removed from power! Darth Cheney must be removed from power!

]]> By: dbadass http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/comment-page-1/#comment-4938194 dbadass Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:49:42 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/#comment-4938194 I spent 15 years operating whale watch vessels in NE and have only every seen 11 right whales. I once had the good fortune to babysit a newborn calf from a small boat while its mother feed nearby. That little guy swam back and forth under our little Boston Whaler for almost an hour. It remains one of my fondest memories as a field biologist. I spent 15 years operating whale watch vessels in NE and have only every seen 11 right whales. I once had the good fortune to babysit a newborn calf from a small boat while its mother feed nearby. That little guy swam back and forth under our little Boston Whaler for almost an hour. It remains one of my fondest memories as a field biologist.

]]> By: Zimzone http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/comment-page-1/#comment-4938150 Zimzone Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:37:02 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/#comment-4938150 Not to be picky, <em>(OK, I am),</em> but isn't it 'Wright Whale'? Cheney may have more blubber than a whale, but Bush is the best blubberer. 7+ yrs of ignoring economics & now he's blaming Congress by pouting, blubbering & whining. I'm surprised he didn't stomp his feet, clench his hands, and ask for Babs to hold him. Oh, wait, she never did...and therein lies the problem. Not to be picky, (OK, I am), but isn’t it ‘Wright Whale’?

Cheney may have more blubber than a whale, but Bush is the best blubberer.

7+ yrs of ignoring economics & now he’s blaming Congress by pouting, blubbering & whining.

I’m surprised he didn’t stomp his feet, clench his hands, and ask for Babs to hold him. Oh, wait, she never did…and therein lies the problem.

]]> By: texaslady http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/comment-page-1/#comment-4938140 texaslady Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:34:43 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/#comment-4938140 Miss Molly, first you have to care about the earth, and this bunch gives a rat's ass about the planet. Miss Molly, first you have to care about the earth, and this bunch gives a rat’s ass about the planet.

]]> By: misshusseinmolly http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/comment-page-1/#comment-4938122 misshusseinmolly Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:31:10 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/#comment-4938122 Cheney is either ignorant of basic ecology or he is out to grab as much as he can before the whole planet circles the drain. Cheney probably assumes that the only people who care about whales, polar bears, pollution, global warming, etc. are bleeding-heart leftists whose only purpose in life is to make things as difficult as possible for humans. However, there are those of us who aren't out to save the right whale only because we happen to think whales are cute. The extinction of a species (particularly a large one) can affect the entire ecosystem it's part of, and upsetting the balance of an ecosystem results in some species dying out and other species becoming too abundant. For example, zooplankton and other small crustaceans (the main diet of right whales) are critical to feeding many species of sea life. However, an abundance can cause anoxic sea water, which can affect our food supply. Of course, I don't expect Cheney to care too much about the balance of the earth if it gets in the way of his buddies making money. Cheney is either ignorant of basic ecology or he is out to grab as much as he can before the whole planet circles the drain.

Cheney probably assumes that the only people who care about whales, polar bears, pollution, global warming, etc. are bleeding-heart leftists whose only purpose in life is to make things as difficult as possible for humans.

However, there are those of us who aren’t out to save the right whale only because we happen to think whales are cute. The extinction of a species (particularly a large one) can affect the entire ecosystem it’s part of, and upsetting the balance of an ecosystem results in some species dying out and other species becoming too abundant. For example, zooplankton and other small crustaceans (the main diet of right whales) are critical to feeding many species of sea life. However, an abundance can cause anoxic sea water, which can affect our food supply.

Of course, I don’t expect Cheney to care too much about the balance of the earth if it gets in the way of his buddies making money.

]]> By: And Yet... http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/comment-page-1/#comment-4938116 And Yet... Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:30:04 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/#comment-4938116 Cheney likes to kill stuff, hence the canned hunts he goes on. It would be completely out of character if he gave a crap about what happens to right whales. Another chapter from <em>BushCo: How the Administration from Hell Ruined Planet Earth</em> Cheney likes to kill stuff, hence the canned hunts he goes on. It would be completely out of character if he gave a crap about what happens to right whales.

Another chapter from BushCo: How the Administration from Hell Ruined Planet Earth

]]> By: texaslady http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/comment-page-1/#comment-4938110 texaslady Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:28:53 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/#comment-4938110 Doc since when has rules or laws counted in this administration? Doc since when has rules or laws counted in this administration?

]]> By: Doc Rock http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/comment-page-1/#comment-4938106 Doc Rock Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:26:19 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/#comment-4938106 How can Cheney's office be involved <strong>THEY'RE NOT EVEN PART OF THE DAMNED ADMINISTRATION????</strong> How can Cheney’s office be involved THEY’RE NOT EVEN PART OF THE DAMNED ADMINISTRATION????

]]> By: CitiDC http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/comment-page-1/#comment-4938104 CitiDC Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:26:01 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/#comment-4938104 Dead whales = more whale oil. Cheney is invested to the hilt in whale oil futures, dont you know? Dead whales = more whale oil.

Cheney is invested to the hilt in whale oil futures, dont you know?

]]> By: texaslady http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/comment-page-1/#comment-4938094 texaslady Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:22:11 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/#comment-4938094 barfly the authority was determined when Cheney found himself as best candidate for VP. Anyone can see the role reversal of cheney and bush. Nothing gets done without darth vader's approval, bush probably has to have a memo to use the bathroom. barfly the authority was determined when Cheney found himself as best candidate for VP. Anyone can see the role reversal of cheney and bush. Nothing gets done without darth vader’s approval, bush probably has to have a memo to use the bathroom.

]]> By: lokidog http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/comment-page-1/#comment-4938068 lokidog Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:12:52 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/#comment-4938068 <strong>Wait</strong> a minute... That fat *ss drug addict Limbaugh is on an <strong>endangered</strong> list and Cheney doesn't care? Wow, he really <strong>is</strong> a heartless bastard. Wait a minute…

That fat *ss drug addict Limbaugh is on an endangered list and Cheney doesn’t care?

Wow, he really is a heartless bastard.

]]> By: barfly http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/comment-page-1/#comment-4938056 barfly Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:10:59 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/#comment-4938056 Perhaps a wingnut troll can explain why Cheney even has any authority in the matter? Constitutionally speaking, of course. It's clear who's really calling the shots, but by what authority? Some brand new, "Assistant Commander in Chief" authority? Perhaps a wingnut troll can explain why Cheney even has any authority in the matter? Constitutionally speaking, of course. It’s clear who’s really calling the shots, but by what authority? Some brand new, “Assistant Commander in Chief” authority?

]]> By: Uncle Ho http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/comment-page-1/#comment-4938042 Uncle Ho Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:08:00 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/#comment-4938042 "the death of even a single whale may contribute to the extinction of the species" ______________________________________________________________ Cheney: So? “the death of even a single whale may contribute to the extinction of the species”
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Cheney: So?

]]> By: raynman http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/comment-page-1/#comment-4938040 raynman Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:07:45 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/#comment-4938040 Cheney can't bother with piddly little things like right whale extinction.... his goal is set on exterminating the Constitution. Cheney can’t bother with piddly little things like right whale extinction…. his goal is set on exterminating the Constitution.

]]> By: texaslady http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/comment-page-1/#comment-4938030 texaslady Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:04:25 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/#comment-4938030 Cheney, Bush think their grandchildren will live in an golden bubble not bothered by world pollution, just the rest of us and our grandchildren have to live in the mess they created for greed. Cheney, Bush think their grandchildren will live in an golden bubble not bothered by world pollution, just the rest of us and our grandchildren have to live in the mess they created for greed.

]]> By: L. Hussein Annie http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/comment-page-1/#comment-4938028 L. Hussein Annie Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:04:02 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/#comment-4938028 Hey! Maybe they can have a contest! You know, enlist schoolchildren to debunk that scurrilous myth of Whale Extinction! Yeah, that's it!! Hey! Maybe they can have a contest! You know, enlist schoolchildren to debunk that scurrilous myth of Whale Extinction!

Yeah, that’s it!!

]]> By: jaf http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/comment-page-1/#comment-4938022 jaf Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:01:18 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/04/30/cheney-delaying-protections-for-endangered-whales/#comment-4938022 Won't Cheney's children be proud to tell the grandkids about his achievements as VP: killed thousands of young Americans to revive Halliburton and increase the value of his stock options, same for 100K's of Iraqis, politicized the federal bureaucracy to an unprecedented level, fought to ignore global climate change and other environmental degradation past when it became of critical importance, and slaughtered any species which hindered corporate profits. ' And that's what rampa Dick did, kids' Won’t Cheney’s children be proud to tell the grandkids about his achievements as VP: killed thousands of young Americans to revive Halliburton and increase the value of his stock options, same for 100K’s of Iraqis, politicized the federal bureaucracy to an unprecedented level, fought to ignore global climate change and other environmental degradation past when it became of critical importance, and slaughtered any species which hindered corporate profits. ‘ And that’s what rampa Dick did, kids’

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