The Generic Racism Thread 1: Lift Every Voice and Sing

[RaceBoarder]

I'm not surprised. Having a DNR and conservation programs simply isn't a thing in the developing world, where it's every person for themselves. Many of them grew up dirt poor (and are still poor), so fishing was one way how their families avoided starvation. We can argue all day about "yeah, but this is America and they need to follow our laws". A lot of them probably don't have ID to begin with, because they're here illegally. "OK, then deport them! Problem solved!" The deportation process probably costs the taxpayer more money than just looking the other way while they take 10 perch over the limit.

I get that its a very complex issue. And I'm not saying that their aren't inherent issues when comparing how things are realistically addressed abroad vs places where conservation is a legitimate thing... But numerous cases were people (or groups of people) being +75-100 or more, and although there isn't a size limit in place, many of those fish being 6" or less. So it is something that will cause long-term consequences if left unaddressed.

It's just realizing how close to the truth some of the MAGA bullet points on this given subject were. And it's also something where I'll get vilified by people on the far left for acknowledging that this is an issue that may need to be addressed in some manner. The correct answer here is probably something that will piss both sides off equally.

Yeah, we have similar issues in Alaska with salmon fishing. Though, ironically, Alaska is far stricter with enforcement.

Because it's such a small area and its highly seasonal (Nov-March), this particular area has received a significant amount of attention from CPO's, so it's not a random observation. It was just eye opening to see that the stereotypes actually hold some water here.

 

[Kepler]

It's just realizing how close to the truth some of the MAGA bullet points on this given subject were. And it's also something where I'll get vilified by people on the far left for acknowledging that this is an issue that may need to be addressed in some manner. The correct answer here is probably something that will piss both sides off equally.

I am on the Far Left. I am not villifying you. Indeed, the vilification of the Far Left is part of the divide and conquer strategy of the rich, and you just perpetuated it (as I do with the Far Right*).


Kepler's guide to the engaged population:

Leftists: (10% of population, <1% of wealth available for engagement)
Liberals: (30, 15)
Inert and non-participating: (30, 0)
The Pleasant Valley Sunday Right: (20, 10)
The Fasc: (10, 5)
The Rich with no politics except self-perpetuation and stealing more: (<1% of population, 70% of wealth available for engagement)


* Although to be fair fasc deserve it.

 

[RaceBoarder]

I am on the Far Left. I am not villifying you.

Indeed, the vilification of the Far Left is part of the divide and conquer strategy of the rich, and you just perpetuated it (as I do with the far right).

I'm not saying I'm vilified here on USCHO specifically. But I don't follow what you are alluding to with this.

 

[Kepler]

I'm not saying I'm vilified here on USCHO specifically. But I don't follow what you are alluding to with this.

The "Angry Unreasonable Impractical Purist Leftists" canard. I'm sensitive because liberals here fall for it all the time not recognizing it's a RW playbook tactic to ensure non-action. "We should fix our problems NOT LIKE THAT!!!"