Rick Posted January 11, 2012 Report Posted January 11, 2012 But a source told CBC News that only small sections of the fence would be deployed to protect visiting U.S. navy ships, as security for Canadian navy ships isn't considered as pressing http://www.cbc.ca/m/touch/offbeat/story/2012/01/10/ns-navy-ships-fence.html Quote “This is all about who you represent,” Mr. Dewar (NDP) said. “We’re (NDP) talking about representing the interests of working people and everyday Canadians and they [the Conservatives] are about representing the fund managers who come in and fleece our companies and our country. Voted Maple Leaf Web's 'Most Outstanding Poster' 2011
Michael Hardner Posted January 11, 2012 Report Posted January 11, 2012 The 1.6-kilometre fence has been dismantled because it was weighed down by mussels and kelp and battered by waves."It's definitely a tricky spot," said Dennis Smith, CEO of Whispr Wave, a New Jersey company that has built similar floating fences for navies around the world. The orange fence acted as a first line of defence for the destroyers and frigates docked near downtown Halifax, thwarting potential attacks from small boats carrying explosives. Its hard plastic teeth jutted 1.5 metres into the air. ... This article seems like it was written by Bush_Cheney (albeit on a good day). Seriously, this has to be a joke. Is this a story from "This is that" ? Quote Looks like someone has a new patronizing catch phrase ! Michael Hardner
bush_cheney2004 Posted January 11, 2012 Report Posted January 11, 2012 This article seems like it was written by Bush_Cheney (albeit on a good day). Seriously, this has to be a joke. Is this a story from "This is that" ? Oh...so you want to play dirty? Okay...I do think US Navy sailors need more protection in Halifax, or they might get stabbed to death while on liberty. So there! Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
Michael Hardner Posted January 11, 2012 Report Posted January 11, 2012 Oh...so you want to play dirty? Okay...I do think US Navy sailors need more protection in Halifax, or they might get stabbed to death while on liberty. So there! Uh... well, it was kind of a 1/2 compliment I made but ok... And... you play dirty by saying that Halifax is dangerous ? In any case. I guess my nationalist brothers will demand that we "deploy" the fearsome plastic fence for Canadians only... or somesuch... wait... where was it made again ? Quote Looks like someone has a new patronizing catch phrase ! Michael Hardner
bush_cheney2004 Posted January 11, 2012 Report Posted January 11, 2012 Uh... well, it was kind of a 1/2 compliment I made but ok... And... you play dirty by saying that Halifax is dangerous ? It was for US Navy Petty officer Damon Crooks...stabbed to death in Halifax (2006). Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
Michael Hardner Posted January 11, 2012 Report Posted January 11, 2012 It was for US Navy Petty officer Damon Crooks...stabbed to death in Halifax (2006). I'm sorry to hear it. So much for the humour on this thread then. Quote Looks like someone has a new patronizing catch phrase ! Michael Hardner
Rick Posted January 11, 2012 Author Report Posted January 11, 2012 It was for US Navy Petty officer Damon Crooks...stabbed to death in Halifax (2006). Bar brawls can be dangerous. Guess he learned that lesson the hard way. Quote “This is all about who you represent,” Mr. Dewar (NDP) said. “We’re (NDP) talking about representing the interests of working people and everyday Canadians and they [the Conservatives] are about representing the fund managers who come in and fleece our companies and our country. Voted Maple Leaf Web's 'Most Outstanding Poster' 2011
Rick Posted January 11, 2012 Author Report Posted January 11, 2012 So much for the humour on this thread then. So you think it's funny then?Do you also think we should give American security priority over everything else Canadian too? Quote “This is all about who you represent,” Mr. Dewar (NDP) said. “We’re (NDP) talking about representing the interests of working people and everyday Canadians and they [the Conservatives] are about representing the fund managers who come in and fleece our companies and our country. Voted Maple Leaf Web's 'Most Outstanding Poster' 2011
Michael Hardner Posted January 11, 2012 Report Posted January 11, 2012 So you think it's funny then? The original story ? Yes. Do you also think we should give American security priority over everything else Canadian too? Well, part of the humour of the original story is that it's pretty difficult to figure out what they're talking about. What kind of navy "deploys" a "fence". Is a fence a kind of boat I've never heard of ? Quote Looks like someone has a new patronizing catch phrase ! Michael Hardner
bush_cheney2004 Posted January 11, 2012 Report Posted January 11, 2012 Well, part of the humour of the original story is that it's pretty difficult to figure out what they're talking about. What kind of navy "deploys" a "fence". Is a fence a kind of boat I've never heard of ? No...it is called a port security barrier, like this: http://www.offshorebarriers.com/psb.html It is a standoff barrier for surface threats like that experienced by the USS Cole in Yemen. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
Michael Hardner Posted January 11, 2012 Report Posted January 11, 2012 No...it is called a port security barrier, like this: http://www.offshorebarriers.com/psb.html It is a standoff barrier for surface threats like that experienced by the USS Cole in Yemen. Ok. Clearly I'm on this thread for the wrong reasons. I have nothing to add. Quote Looks like someone has a new patronizing catch phrase ! Michael Hardner
bush_cheney2004 Posted January 11, 2012 Report Posted January 11, 2012 Ok. Clearly I'm on this thread for the wrong reasons. I have nothing to add. Personally, I prefer these as a backup: http://images.wikia.com/guns/images/2/27/Twin_.50_caliber_machine_gun.jpg Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
Wild Bill Posted January 11, 2012 Report Posted January 11, 2012 It was for US Navy Petty officer Damon Crooks...stabbed to death in Halifax (2006). That is indeed a shame. Still, crime happens everywhere. Canadians have been killed while in the US, or any other country, for that matter. My father was Canadian navy and had nothing but wonderful treatment in American ports. He particularly loved to visit Buffalo, NY, or more properly Niagara Falls, NY. As a Canadian sailor came down the gangway there would be a herd of taxis driven by black folks. They would ask "What time do you have to be back?". They would then take Canadian sailors like my father to THEIR part of town, showing them a great time and buying them innumerable beers. No matter how drunk the Canadian sailor got, he would be gotten back to his ship on time! This treatment stemmed from over a century past, with Canada being the end of the Underground Railroad to get slaves to Canada and freedom. Those people never forgot! This was the 50's and I don't know if the custom continues today but my father thoroughly enjoyed himself and deeply appreciated the friendly, generous treatment. Quote "A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul." -- George Bernard Shaw "There is no point in being difficult when, with a little extra effort, you can be completely impossible."
Moonlight Graham Posted January 11, 2012 Report Posted January 11, 2012 I'm fuming. Let's invade the United States of America. Quote "All generalizations are false, including this one." - Mark Twain Partisanship is a disease of the intellect.
Cameron Posted January 12, 2012 Report Posted January 12, 2012 Since I live in Halifax, I can tell you the fence it normally up and around the Navy yard. They also have an armed patrol boat to give added protection. The nets are only so long, so when a ship comes into port they have to make adjustments, which might mean leaving one ship un-netted. The buffer between the ships and the net is pretty big when they are up. Quote Economic Left/Right: 3.25 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -2.26 I want to earn money and keep the majority of it.
Guest Derek L Posted January 14, 2012 Report Posted January 14, 2012 That is indeed a shame. Still, crime happens everywhere. Canadians have been killed while in the US, or any other country, for that matter. My father was Canadian navy and had nothing but wonderful treatment in American ports. He particularly loved to visit Buffalo, NY, or more properly Niagara Falls, NY. As a Canadian sailor came down the gangway there would be a herd of taxis driven by black folks. They would ask "What time do you have to be back?". They would then take Canadian sailors like my father to THEIR part of town, showing them a great time and buying them innumerable beers. No matter how drunk the Canadian sailor got, he would be gotten back to his ship on time! Pearl and San Diego were always my favourite……….But Subic Bay was by far the best US Base for a twenty something Quote
Guest Derek L Posted January 14, 2012 Report Posted January 14, 2012 Personally, I prefer these as a backup: http://images.wikia.com/guns/images/2/27/Twin_.50_caliber_machine_gun.jpg Ahh the distinct ta-ta-ta-tat of the M2 or the user "talking to it" :Sonuvabitch-Sonuvabitch-Sonuvabitch That's Force Protection Quote
William Ashley Posted January 15, 2012 Report Posted January 15, 2012 (edited) http://www.cbc.ca/m/touch/offbeat/story/2012/01/10/ns-navy-ships-fence.html CF wants to replace the Canadian ones anyway. but yeah they are lax on security, but when was the lasttime al qaeda attacked a Canadian ship.. Edited January 15, 2012 by William Ashley Quote I was here.
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