And the Douchebag of the Year award goes to the Francesco Schettino!

[Giraffe (He/Him)]

Originally Posted by neece

My vote for douchebag of the year goes to Obama. He has screwed way more people.

Did you have lunch with LATB recently?

[jaxgator]

Originally Posted by Thomas

Did you have lunch with LATB recently?

I doubt it but you know she is right. POS that he is.

[John Wiz]

Originally Posted by JRD77VET

But it would make sense to patch it, float it and decomm it in a dry dock. Too much enviromental damage to occur if they scrap it there.

It would be easier to tow it somewhere to survey and then scrap if that is what is decided. Too many environmental issues to cut apart in place. However, if it starts leaking oil who knows what they may decide to do.

[acevette2001]

Originally Posted by Issues

What a dumass stunt, how did that dumshit get a captains license anyway.

I'll bet they toughen up the tests, especially the moral ones.

Originally Posted by bill_daniels

I can't believe that that ship is a total loss. I would imagine that they would make sections of the ship watertight, then pump in compressed air and pump out the seawater. It would probably be a multi stage process, but eventually, it seems like that could right and float the ship. From there, tow it to drydock and effect repairs.

That's just a guess, though.

I saw a report that they'll likely pump out the fuel, (it sank in an eco-zone), patch it, pump water out, (it'll supposedly right itself), then tow it for repairs

Originally Posted by JRD77VET

But it would make sense to patch it, float it and decomm it in a dry dock. Too much enviromental damage to occur if they scrap it there.

Reportedly, the ship cost $850 million

[JRD77VET]

Originally Posted by acevette2001

Reportedly, the ship cost $850 million

Then I guess they'll float and refit at drydock.

[Yerf Dog]

I hear Exxon has made him a job offer.

[LATB]

Originally Posted by Thomas

Did you have lunch with LATB recently?

nope...and she probably has not slept in a Holiday Inn recently...

but she is wise enough not to vote for the affirmative action president.

[joecaver]

The owners said yesterday that the ship would probably be out of commission for the rest of this year. That implies that it will be repaired.

[Giraffe (He/Him)]

Originally Posted by LarsAtTheBeach

nope...and she probably has not slept in a Holiday Inn recently...

but she is wise enough not to vote for the affirmative action president.

And if the economy shows signs of recovery by election time, the affirmative action president is going to get reelected.

Giving you all something to carp about for the next four years. Hell, the rest of your lives.

Laugh all you want, it's a VERY real possibility.

[CuzzinJack]

The Capt. is now saying he tripped and fell into the rescue craft ..

BTW.. The Costa has taken this route before - - -August last year ---- so Carnival is not entirely blameless . ..

[Petew1971]

Originally Posted by neece

My vote for douchebag of the year goes to Obama. He has screwed way more people.

I see that at least one person gets it..well done my child

[neece]

Originally Posted by Thomas

Did you have lunch with LATB recently?

lol, no....but if I ever get down his way again I will surely make him pay, for lunch that is!

......and I agree wholeheartedly with his politics

[Giraffe (He/Him)]

......and I agree wholeheartedly with his politics

Doesn't that concern you even a LITTLE?

[LATB]

Originally Posted by Thomas

And if the economy shows signs of recovery by election time, the affirmative action president is going to get reelected.

Giving you all something to carp about for the next four years. Hell, the rest of your lives.

Laugh all you want, it's a VERY real possibility.

so...you gonna vote for Obama AGAIN??

[LATB]

Originally Posted by Thomas

And if the economy shows signs of recovery by election time...

I just had to laugh at this part

[Giraffe (He/Him)]

Originally Posted by LarsAtTheBeach

so...you gonna vote for Obama AGAIN??

Of course not. But that doesn't change my feelings on the election.

And you? In all honesty you think he has a chance at re-election? Make an ATTEMPT to keep your personal feelings out of it.

[vtelvr]

Originally Posted by bill_daniels

I can't believe that that ship is a total loss. I would imagine that they would make sections of the ship watertight, then pump in compressed air and pump out the seawater. It would probably be a multi stage process, but eventually, it seems like that could right and float the ship. From there, tow it to drydock and effect repairs.

That's just a guess, though.

Originally Posted by John Wiz

It's not just patching the hull that would need to be repaired. All of the engines, generators and electrical components that were exposed to sea water would have to be replaced. Considering there are six diesel engines and generators, it may be too costly to repair/replace them as well as any other of the electronics.

Wonder what repair costs would be? Seems like it wouldn't take long to get to $850M with the labor and man hours that it would take to right it, get to dry dock, and repair it...Especially if they are fighting electrical issues from salt water contamination...

[LATB]

Originally Posted by Thomas

Of course not. But that doesn't change my feelings on the election.

And you? In all honesty you think he has a chance at re-election? Make an ATTEMPT to keep your personal feelings out of it.

Obama has an excellent chance at re-election...

considering he has the media...most all of the entertainment industry...and political correctness on his side...

hopefully...those, like yourself...who voted for him the 1st time to prove they were not racists, or wanted to vote for the "new cool guy"...will not vote for him this fall to prove they are not complete morons.

[Giraffe (He/Him)]

prove they were not racists

That had nothing to do with my selection.

wanted to vote for the "new cool guy"

Nor did this.

[LATB]

Originally Posted by Thomas

That had nothing to do with my selection.


Nor did this.

so, then why did you vote for the fool? did you not understand his vision of America?