Sea Shepherd’s New Terrorist-Ninja-Batmobile-Ship

by Will Potter on October 23, 2009

in Activism & Activists' Response

sea_shepherd_earthraceFrom EcoRazzi:

And so it begins: Earthrace, one of the fastest powerboats on the planet, has been given a full Sea Shepherd makeover. From kevlar body armor to undetectable broadband radar, nightvision systems, Iridium openport comms, and a new paint job that actually scatters radar signals and provides additional stealth. If Earthrace was badass before, it’s now firmly somewhere in the ninth circle of hell giving Satan a hard time.

Sea Shepherd’s Operation Waltzing Matilda against the Japanese whaling fleet begins this December.

Um, if the Japanese whalers thought Sea Shepherd was a “terrorist organization” before (and so was Animal Planet, they said), I can’t wait to hear what they have to say after seeing Captain Paul Watson in control of this beast.

No word yet whether the U.S. Attorney’s Office will be investigating Bruce Wayne for violating the “material support” terrorism provisions of the Patriot Act.

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  • Joe

    Is this thing real? If it is you can bet that Watson won’t be in it, that would mean he would have to leave the safty of his ship. He prefers to put other people lives at risk.

  • Roy

    I like it! I didn’t like the message by JOE written safely from his planet Earth, in his bunker somewhere in his mom’s basement.

  • Aea

    Yeah, cuz terrorists are kewl!

  • http://mediahacker.org ansel

    That is one badass ship.

    Quibble: “if the Japanese thought”… all Japanese people? Don’t you mean “if the Japanese whalers thought”?

  • g

    No, ‘Aea’, whalers are not ‘kewl’.

  • http://www.greenisthenewred.com Will Potter

    @Ansel: Yup, I can edit that. Thanks, Will

  • Robbie

    Especially in the context of “Green is the New Red,” there are people more deserving of criticism than Paul Watson and Sea Shepherd.

  • IThinkJoeIsAPaidTroll

    Joe, you can’t spell safety without an “e”. Just saying Joe. Just saying. And I love how you type your comment with the constant safety of complete anonymity. Just saying Joe. Just saying.

  • Sure

    I’m sure that all of you who agree with this, will have absolutely no problem at all adopting the lifestyle of an eco-crusader, taking to the high seas and defending the ancient, noble whales against the evil Jap whalers. If this is truly how you feel in your hearts, do it…please, for the whales. The resulting casualities matter nought for this grand cause, for your martyrdom will inspire similarly-minded individuals and further this Great Cause.

    And before you respond to this, think first that I am actually *encouraging* you to continue your Great Cause. Yes, do it.

  • Steve

    “And before you respond to this, think first that I am actually *encouraging* you to continue your Great Cause. Yes, do it.”

    Then don’t whine when we win, because it will be all your fault. Can you live with that?

  • Vegan Socialist

    “Operation Waltzing Matilda!” Yes!!!! Go Sea Shepherds!!!

  • Ben Bateman

    I support Paul Watson, his team, and his cause !00%!!! I have spoken and listened to the man, and he is one crusader who is truly out for the cause of the animals! NOT for publicity, money, fame, or recognition….he wants the attrocities commited by the Japenese government, and poachers to stop for no other reason than the environment and those who live in it. If I could go along with him and give all I could…I would be there in a heart beat! Let me know Paul if you need another man to stand at your side for this amazing, and courageous cause!

  • Joe

    This is a little off topic but still has to do with Watson, did you see last nights South Park? They did a parody of Whale wars, Watson and crew that was spot on and the funniest thing I have seen.

  • Joe’s Parole Officer

    Dear IThinkJoeIsaPaidTroll,
    You are fucking hilarious.

    I will agree that the Sea Shepherds are absolutely bat-shit crazy, but I don’t see any haters who claim to “care about whales” doing shit for them. Greenpeace’s “protest” of the whaling activities are a joke; it’s only Paul Watson’s crew that puts fear in the hearts of Japanese whalers.

  • http://www.dogmad.com/ Dog Gift

    I love it… let battle commence!

  • Beset

    Watson and his crew are so inspiring! Saving animals and OUR habitat, (our home) really has come to this way of life. With power grabbed by the Mafia that is the U.S. Government and corporations they represent, it’s up to us to act and support others in the effort to bring sanity to this world we share! Direct action is the best way to bring about meaningful progress, and it can catch on with others who are still thinking clearly. Obviously, those reading this who have posted silly responses need not reply to this one. I’m speaking to those who still have their sanity intact. Go, batmobile!

  • Apocalyptopia

    I do believe “Jap” is a pejorative term.

    Also, nice attempt at sarcasm.

  • Sure

    Apoca, Steve, et al,

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dXCR9LX-Kc&

    How're your ribs feelin'?

  • http://www.greenisthenewred.com Will Potter

    Nice. If activists damage property, it's violence and terrorism. But if whalers attack and injure activists, it's funny, right?

  • Sure

    Will,

    Nope. Letting your boatmobile meander into a gigantic ship is called “stupid” *and* “funny”.

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