Stop these greedy bastards!

Discussion in 'Mid Atlantic' started by Koki Barrels, May 1, 2010.

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  1. May 3, 2010 #41
    rodndtube

    rodndtube Well-Known Member

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    Amen to that.
     
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    rodndtube, May 3, 2010
  3. May 3, 2010 #42
    rlghdude

    rlghdude Well-Known Member

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    Honestly, I dont give a f*** about politics and oil companies. If I could I would live in a shanty, get up every morning, spark one up, grab my piece and go surf all day. GOD how I wish that I could do that, but 6 years worth of college debt will not allow me! I just want that dream to remain a possibility
     
    rlghdude, May 3, 2010
    rlghdude, May 3, 2010

  5. May 3, 2010 #43
    rodndtube

    rodndtube Well-Known Member

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    The fact is that an oil spill that clogs up the coastal area is mostly a non-starter for surfing. We had just a small spill on NW Puerto Rico years ago and it shut down surfing for awhile - that oil slickness all over your body, clothes and board is no laughing matter.
     
    rodndtube, May 3, 2010
    rodndtube, May 3, 2010
  6. May 3, 2010 #44
    Koki Barrels

    Koki Barrels Well-Known Member

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    Listen, the only reason I started this thread was to get people together to speak up against oil rigs being built off our coasts because I don't want to see the same thing happen here that's happening in the Gulf of Mexico. Regardless of political views, we can all agree on one thing...we all love the ocean! Granted, my rant was a little tyrannical and anti-government, but I'm ticked off...I love the ocean and the time I spend in it, it's already bad enough we don't get consistent swells...can you imagine if hurricane season hits one year and all the beaches are closed due to a huge oil rig disaster 50 miles off our coast...**** that!!!!!

    I should have named the thread speak up against oil drilling or something like that...and kept my views on greed and it's effects on modern US civilization to myself....that being said...you can call me Kook or whatever the hell suits you...luckily, I don't give a **** what anybody thinks of me or my views... I am concerned and I think a lot of other fellow watermen should be too...
     
    Koki Barrels, May 3, 2010
    Koki Barrels, May 3, 2010
  7. May 3, 2010 #45
    Alvin

    Alvin Well-Known Member

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    Amen! Brother! I'm very concerned about it. I've already written my Congressman. I've found they do respond. At least Mark Warner of Virginia has already responded to my earlier letters about energy and climate concerns. They need to hear from everyone concerned. Most surfers have a deep understanding and appreciation of the ocean and the life force it brings. Thanks for creating this thread!
     
    Alvin, May 3, 2010
    Alvin, May 3, 2010
  8. May 3, 2010 #46
    GoodVibes

    GoodVibes Well-Known Member

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    I don't think the start of this thread had any agendas.A few of us are pissed off because we love the ocean and we hate to see something like this.Theres been some threads that have nothing to do with surfing on here but you know what pump thats cool beause we live in the friggan USA and and we can make any thread we please thanks to si.Obviously you have some interest in the thread because your part of it.
     
    GoodVibes, May 3, 2010
    GoodVibes, May 3, 2010
  9. May 4, 2010 #47
    BonerSurfs

    BonerSurfs Well-Known Member

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    I am definitly against drilling for oil off the east coast, but the thing is, their has got to be TONS of it down there. The thing you look for when drilling for oil is large mineral deposits. And well, the largest mineral deposit in the world is right off the coast of the mid atlantic.
     
    BonerSurfs, May 4, 2010
    BonerSurfs, May 4, 2010
  10. May 4, 2010 #48
    bbnj

    bbnj Well-Known Member

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    Congressman Koki I'm sure you would make a great leader. You have all the answers!
     
    bbnj, May 4, 2010
    bbnj, May 4, 2010
  11. May 4, 2010 #49
    surfnut1018

    surfnut1018 Well-Known Member

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    Anyone catch this article....

    it's probably unlikely that something like this would happen again, but if they do start drilling in VA and it does this map is kinda scary....goodbye Assateague
     
    surfnut1018, May 4, 2010
    surfnut1018, May 4, 2010
  12. May 4, 2010 #50
    wbsurfer

    wbsurfer Well-Known Member

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  13. May 4, 2010 #51
    Alvin

    Alvin Well-Known Member

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