Posted on 06/12/2010 9:51:14 AM PDT by Talisker
If it proves to be a publicity stunt, then that changes the entire argument.
You don’t know the entire situation, and neither do I. I guess we will have to wait for the book :)
Funny, I never once saw you on a thread bit*hing about illegal aliens costing American tax payers $20,000,000,000 every single year....
WTF...where the hell does that come from?
I’m all for putting a BOUNTY on illegals...which is a far cry from where we are now.
Spare me the “you’re no conservative “crap.
“If it proves to be a publicity stunt, then that changes the entire argument.”
yeah...well here’s your sign:
Abby Sunderland Set Sail On Saturday To Sail Solo Around The World
Submitted by admin on January 25, 2010
Having just turned 16 in October, Abby Sunderland set out from Marina del Rey on Saturday to become the youngest sailor to circle the globe solo.
Abby’s brother Zac set the record for the youngest to complete the feat at 17-years-old just last year before being dethroned by British teen, Mike Perham who was 2 months younger than Zac when he finished the voyage. Zac took 13 months for his voyage.
Abby has a more southerly route planned and intends to do the voyage without any stops on land. If everything goes according to plans, she will be at sea for 5-6 months. Her yacht is much faster than her brother’s and designed for the swells that she will definitely encounter on her more southerly route.
If successful with her itinerary, Abby would set a second record by becoming the youngest person to sail around the world unassisted. The current record is held by Australia’s Jesse Martin who completed his unassisted voyage at 18-years-old in 1999.
We wish Abby the best in her endeavor.
Not a publicity stunt my ass.
Started about 2 days ago, when a bunch of self appointed righteous types emptied out of their homeowners association meeting, demanding the young lady and her folks be burned at the stake.
Yeah, lets pretend we have no idea.....Act stupid....Be surprised...
Attempting to set a record versus doing something for publicity can be two different things.
Not interested in your #ss! :)
“Yeah, lets pretend we have no idea.....Act stupid....Be surprised”
WTF is your problem?...you are accusing me of supporting illegals because I think a 16 year old CHILD has no business trying to circumnavigate the globe alone????
How do you even make that type of warped mental connection?
And before you start..I’ve raised three kids of my own....I know a thing or two about the subject.
Once again..in case you missed it the first time....I’d support a BOUNTY on illegals.
So drop the BULLshit.
Not what I said...This is what was said.
And how much aussie taxpayer money and effort went to her “rescue”?
Funny, I never once saw you on a thread bit*hing about illegal aliens costing American tax payers $20,000,000,000 every single year....
“Funny, I never once saw you on a thread bit*hing about illegal aliens costing American tax payers $20,000,000,000 every single year....”
Meaning WHAT?
You are clearly implying that I somehow taxpayer support of illegals...which is as far from the truth of the matter as one can be...
You know...now that I think about it.....I’ve never seen you on a thread bitching about pedophiles....I even went and checked...perhaps I missed one??
LOL....Last checked, pedophiles are not compromising and undermining the entire system, including the electoral process in the U.S.
Not...I simply find your compliant about the minor cost to Australian tax payers for this rescue effort, odd, since you've never been seen on the many daily threads regarding illegals costing U.S. tax payers, 20,000,000,000 per year.
Seems your priorities are a little jacked up.
Nice rant, you moron.
Most of the critical posts I read concerned themselves not with some 16-year-old girl trying to live her dream, but rather the consequences that had to be borne by others for her failure. Does she have any intention of repaying the hours and money that were wasted on her rescue? That’s what I thought...
And now I hear she wants to try it again...
Why don’t you get out YOUR checkbook this time?
Think “Balloon Boy”,.......but with a little more refinement.
The whole balloon boy thing being as hoax....What a great analogy......
:o
Attention seeking families was the point, but if you feel good granting them your attention, go for it.
As much as the Aussies decided to spend. They didn't HAVE to respond, but they chose to do so.
Of course they had to respond. She had drifted into the Australian rescue zone so it did become a legal imperative for them.
Refusing to rescue any sailor is absolutely verboten. It’s not how maritime operations work, ever! To not do it would never cross their mind!
Ya mean like those guys driving 190 mph in circles in NASCAR, football players.....dirt bike racers, mountain climbers, surfers, skiers, cave explorers and all others the millions of others that takes risks?
lol...
“I’ve never seen you on a thread bitching about pedophiles”
“LOL....Last checked, pedophiles are not compromising and undermining the entire system, including the electoral process in the U.S.”
Right...they only rape liitle kids...not worthy of comment for you I suppose....
As far as my comments on illegals...maybe you should check next time before you spout bullshit:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2532043/posts?page=4#4
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2531351/posts?page=5#5
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2527061/posts?page=10#10
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2526966/posts?page=7#7
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2523723/posts?page=40#40
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2523336/posts?page=20#20
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2522924/posts?page=41#41
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2518179/posts?page=20#20
Tons more like it...but that is about all I’m going to look up for ya...
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