Japanese whalers to face new enemy in 'Godzilla'

GrindTV.com ^ | November 29, 2010 | Pete Thomas

[RGT]

A controversial animal-rights group preparing to embark on its annual harassment campaign against Japanese whalers has stepped up its effort this season by enlisting the aid of ... Godzilla.

The swift and ominous-looking interceptor vessel has the moniker Gojira, named after the ferocious monster in the legendary Japanese film, which in English means Godzilla.

The 115-foot boat was launched by the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society on Monday in Fremantle, Australia, and has joined the larger vessels, Steve Irwin and Bob Barker, in Hobart. At midweek all three will begin their journey to Antarctic waters, where their crews will await the arrival of the Japanese whaling fleet.

Japan also means business. The whaling ships will carry armed members of the Japan Coast Guard to help prevent sabotage by the activists, according to the Japan Times.

[freedumb2003]

Yeah, the multi-billon dollar Japanese fleet is quaking in its boots.

Godirra will probably meet the same fate as the egotists who manned the ady gil.

[Psycho_Bunny]

Looks just as sinkable as the last one....

[fieldmarshaldj]

"Frucka ewa rail ! Frucka ewa dorfeen !"

[Jet Jaguar]

[PanzerKardinal]

Forget that Star Trekkie boat.

If they want to be serious about stopping the Japanese Whaling Fleet is to get one of these...

[BigCinBigD]

Make sure it fully maned and fueled. Then blow it up.

[60Gunner]

The swift and ominous-looking interceptor vessel has the moniker Gojira, named after the ferocious monster in the legendary Japanese film, which in English means Godzilla.

Does anyone else see the abject stupidity of this line?

[Squantos]

LMAO !

[Lazamataz]

The Japanese need to start killin some motherhuggers.

[dennisw]

These are rough tough eco-freaks. I like the way they are taking on the Japanese. SAVE FLIPPER and duh WHALES!

[dennisw]

This should be a good battle. I’m pulling for the eco-guys on this one. This should be a TV series to replace “Deadliest Catch”

[PapaBear3625]

What would the world’s reaction be if the Sea Shepard was sunk by a North Korean torpedo? The NK’s are so hard up for cash, they must be willing to sell a few for the right price.

[liberty or death]

My laughter is saved for the entitled rich kids who pay for this sh!t. Some of these kids are in their 60’s and 70’s.
Just as stupid as a 16 yr old with a new Corvette.

People really need to think about who they leave their money to.

[Berlin_Freeper]

If they are operating out of a port then the Japanese should look into legal actions against that port.

[Dr.Zoidberg]

Sink it. And when the rest of the eco-terrorist boats arrive to rescue the survivors, sink them.

There’s only one way to deal with terrorism, inflict a little bit of your own.

[Joe Brower]

"Looks just as sinkable as the last one...."

Heh. My first thought exactly.

"Swift and ominous-looking interceptor vessel" -- typical self-deluded lefty BS: All form, no substance.

[CholeraJoe]

Better yet, take pre-emptive action. Like this:

[GonzoGOP]

I don’t know about getting and Iowa class. But the Brits just put the HMS Invincible up on eBay.

[GonzoGOP]

The whaling ships will carry armed members of the Japan Coast Guard to help prevent sabotage by the activists, according to the Japan Times.

I wonder if Japan has finally had enough with the SeaHippies. When the other side starts shooting back thing become decidedly less fun.