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U.S. Coast Guard Fleet Fumbles, Billions Wasted

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by lwrandall, Dec 9, 2006.

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  1. lwrandall, Dec 9, 2006
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    An article in the New York Times was brought to my attention that should make anybody who cruises the waters of the US turn red with anger. It is a long article but it is worth the time to read. Here is a taste of what you will read. New radios were installed in the open boats, they weren't waterproof, so they all shorted out.

    http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/09/us/09ship.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1


    Enjoy...

    I want to credit Panbo-The Marine Electronics blog for making me aware of this.
  2. Jcam, Dec 10, 2006
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    :eek: (*sigh*)
  3. Talon, Dec 10, 2006
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    At least the US have funds to replenish the fleet!
    The UK coastguard RNLI are run entirely from donations as they are classed as a charity.
    The Customs Cutters are somewhat ancient, with completely inadequate government support (I'm ex-customs and lost many crew!!).

    It goes to show that both UK & US governments have got their heads in the clouds, or elsewhere!!!:mad:
  4. catmando, Feb 5, 2007
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    We can't afford to waste money like this. We're still fighting that black hole Iraq. I have to think this was a crony deal because no one but a fool would allow a boat building company to design airplanes, the reverse of which we have here.:rolleyes:
  5. catmando, Sep 3, 2008
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    LW you have any updates on this?
  6. lwrandall, Sep 3, 2008
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  7. Maria B, Sep 3, 2008
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    Anyone surprised by this has never worked for a government institution or has never known anyone who does. Welcome to our modern world.
  8. catmando, Sep 3, 2008
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    Thanks LW. Where are these vessels being built? We have at least three big yards; Trinity in Gulfport Ms., Christiansen in Washington State and Intermarine in Savannah, Ga. Can any of them handle ships this big, or are there bigger yards I don't know about?

    I know about $40 hammers and $200 toilet seats but this many orders of magnitude worse. I wish Seymour Hersh or Greg Palast could do some investigative reporting on this because they would get to the truth of it.
  9. alloyed2sea, Sep 4, 2008
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    Bushism,...

    ..., writ large.
    Used to call it Grantism:
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grantism
    But need to keep up with the times.
    If it weren't for his advanced tax policies (no more "death taxation" - thank you joe 6-pack) really had nothing to offer.
    No worries, the United States of America will reign supreme no matter what happens.
    :eek:
    Sheesh!

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  10. K1W1, Sep 5, 2008
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    Hi,

    With that sort of belief maybe it should be you standing for President
  11. NYCAP123, Sep 5, 2008
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    Didn't Nero once say something like that?