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Maine lobster harvesting ban
September 01, 2021, 09:06 AM
L90814Maine lobster harvesting ban
https://gop.com/blog/joe-biden...troy-maines-economy/ https://www.politico.com/2020-election/results/maine/I'm sorry about having only links. I tried to post so the article and the photo would show up in this post. As far as what is happening to the Maine lobstermen, talk about karma coming around. It's a shame, because I visit that area every year and people in that area are some of the nicest I've met.
September 01, 2021, 09:14 AM
BigSwedeThat stinks, is the news story telling all sides?
JOE BIDEN'S LOBSTERING BAN WILL DESTROY MAINE'S ECONOMY
ANDREW - MAHALERIS AUG 31, 2021
Thanks to Joe Biden, nearly a thousand square miles of the Gulf of Maine will be off-limits for Maine lobstermen during peak harvest time.
Now, hundreds of Maine lobstermen will be forced to abandon their livelihoods or move to unrestricted waters, causing overcrowding and reducing catch rates.
This shortsighted decision was allegedly made to protect endangered right whales. Yet, Maine lobstermen say the whales don’t live in the same waters they fish, and no right whales have even been entangled by Maine lobster ropes since 2004.
“Joe Biden’s disastrous lobstering ban will destroy Maine’s economy and crush countless jobs. Janet Mills and Jared Golden must immediately condemn this shortsighted decision that will harm Maine families.” – RNC Spokesperson Andrew Mahaleris
September 01, 2021, 09:14 AM
BamaJeepsterElections have consequences.
“Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.”
- John Adams September 01, 2021, 09:17 AM
cslingerSeems like those whales would have a hell of a time getting stuck in a lobster trap and really if one of your pod does manage it………..do you REALLY want him swimming with you???
Take Care, Shoot Safe,
Chris
September 01, 2021, 09:32 AM
smschulzGuess that means already expensive lobster is going up even more.
September 01, 2021, 09:37 AM
stickman428As a former fishmonger or I suppose maybe more of someone who worked for years in a fish market and probably cooked more lobster than everyone here combined I’ve never personally understood why people like lobster so much. If it disappeared tomorrow I wouldn’t even care. To me it’s always been an overhyped, overpriced animal to consume.
This does suck for those whose livelihood is being impacted by this ban and also for those who are witnessing an already expensive item become even more expensive. Thanks Biden. I hope more than just a few of your moronic supporters take a moment to think about how you fucked them. Maybe they can take a few minutes away from their Orange Man Bad programming to consider that they helped this happen to themselves.
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September 01, 2021, 09:41 AM
GraniteguyBiden won 3 of 4 electoral votes and the popular vote in Maine. Elections do indeed have consequences.
September 01, 2021, 09:44 AM
HK AgMaybe this will wake some of them up, now that their ox is getting gored.
HK Ag
September 01, 2021, 09:45 AM
Edmondquote:
Originally posted by Graniteguy:
Biden won 3 of 4 electoral votes and the popular vote in Maine. Elections do indeed have consequences.
They essentially did this to themselves but they won’t see it that way.
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September 01, 2021, 09:55 AM
mr kablammoThe govt will now buy their votes with a subsidy for lost income.
"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye". The Little Prince, Antoine de Saint-Exupery, pilot and author, lost on mission, July 1944, Med Theatre.
September 01, 2021, 10:03 AM
1KPerDayquote:
Originally posted by mr kablammo:
The govt will now buy their votes with a subsidy for lost income.
Exactly. Lobsterchecks on the way!
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September 01, 2021, 11:08 AM
sigcrazy7^^^ Don't count on it. Lobstermen are too white. Besides, I thought the left's standard response after destroying jobs is:
LEARN TO CODE!
Problem solved.
Demand not that events should happen as you wish; but wish them to happen as they do happen, and you will go on well. -Epictetus September 01, 2021, 01:20 PM
Blackmorequote:
Originally posted by stickman428:
As a former fishmonger or I suppose maybe more of someone who worked for years in a fish market and probably cooked more lobster than everyone here combined I’ve never personally understood why people like lobster so much. If it disappeared tomorrow I wouldn’t even care. To me it’s always been an overhyped, overpriced animal to consume.
This does suck for those whose livelihood is being impacted by this ban and also for those who are witnessing an already expensive item become even more expensive. Thanks Biden. I hope more than just a few of your moronic supporters take a moment to think about how you fucked them. Maybe they can take a few minutes away from their Orange Man Bad programming to consider that they helped this happen to themselves.
In Colonial times it was cheap food for poor people and prisoners. In fact, there were strong protests from prisoners over having to eat it all the time. Strange how it has become a delicacy for the houti-touti.
Harshest Dream, Reality
September 01, 2021, 01:26 PM
ryan81986There's already required breakaways for buoy lines to prevent any issues with whales. Not sure why this is an issue all of a sudden.
September 01, 2021, 02:22 PM
Sigmundquote:
Originally posted by ryan81986:
There's already required breakaways for buoy lines to prevent any issues with whales. Not sure why this is an issue all of a sudden.
Seems to be another liberal "solution in search of a problem." I thought lobster traps were typically in shallow water rarely used by whales.
Back in 2019 we spend two weeks in Maine, one of the highlights was a fun and educational tour with Captain Jason:
https://www.acadialobstercruise.com/September 01, 2021, 06:52 PM
GraniteguyHow many Forum members have witnessed a whale trapped in a lobster line?
September 01, 2021, 06:55 PM
spunk639The ban doesn't extend into international waters, wonder who's lobster ships not boats will be seen by the USCG in the international waters?
Let me guess China, or Russian boats hmmm!!!
September 01, 2021, 07:15 PM
Jimbo JonesI imagine there will be some serious legal battles fought over this.
quote:
Originally posted by spunk639:
The ban doesn't extend into international waters, wonder who's lobster ships not boats will be seen by the USCG in the international waters?
Let me guess China, or Russian boats hmmm!!!
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September 01, 2021, 07:56 PM
nhtagmemberPerhaps the people of Maine will finally start to wake up and understand that there is a price for being stupid.
They even have the image of a lobster on their license plates. I used to enjoy driving over to Kittery and going to a little hole in the wall mom and pop shop and having the best lobster roll sandwich.
September 01, 2021, 08:06 PM
Jupiterquote:
Originally posted by BigSwede:
That stinks, is the news story telling all sides?
JOE BIDEN'S LOBSTERING BAN WILL DESTROY MAINE'S ECONOMY
ANDREW - MAHALERIS AUG 31, 2021
Thanks to Joe Biden, nearly a thousand square miles of the Gulf of Maine will be off-limits for Maine lobstermen during peak harvest time.
Now, hundreds of Maine lobstermen will be forced to abandon their livelihoods or move to unrestricted waters, causing overcrowding and reducing catch rates.
This shortsighted decision was allegedly made to protect endangered right whales. Yet, Maine lobstermen say the whales don’t live in the same waters they fish, and no right whales have even been entangled by Maine lobster ropes since 2004.
“Joe Biden’s disastrous lobstering ban will destroy Maine’s economy and crush countless jobs. Janet Mills and Jared Golden must immediately condemn this shortsighted decision that will harm Maine families.” – RNC Spokesperson Andrew Mahaleris
Anyone see a pattern here?
https://www.ncnewspress.com/st...-30-x-30/5469758001/Taking action to stop 30 x 30
Nebraska City News-Press
Published 11:36 a.m. CT Aug. 3, 2021
A week after taking office, President Biden signed Executive Order 14008 that set a goal “of conserving at least 30 percent of our lands and waters by 2030.” This goal is also known as 30 x 30. The order parrots the policy goals of radical environmental groups. For years, environmental groups have sought government support for policies that are harmful to agriculture and a productive economy.
In Nebraska, 97 percent of our land is privately owned. Getting to 30 percent would require a major federal intervention that would trample on both the State of Nebraska’s sovereignty and individual property rights. Setting aside that much land and water for conservation would also devastate food production, our rural communities, and our state’s overall economy.
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