PETE went too far re: PETA as Domestic Terrorists

[DisneyKevin]

Unless you can teach orcas to pollinate.

 

[KingLlama]

Unless you can teach orcas to pollinate.

More like "Freak Willy", am I right?

*entire internet gives King Llama a high-five*

 

[PACVII]

I feel that the comment was a poor choice in words but understand the content intended. I will also say that I feel orcas should not be in captivity unless illness or injury prevents them from being released. That goes for what I think of most zoos in general including animal kingdom with larger animals. The issue I see is no matter the size of the tank or the environment created it's still like you never leaving your house. They are very large animals and you can not create anything large enough for them not to feel confined.

I watched blackfish, and do not agree with everything in it but do agree they should not be in captivity. I support sea world for the work they do in rescuing animals but will not walk through the front gate of the park until changes are made. That is how I make my voice heard by my use of wallet. I also do not support PETA as the tactics they use are inappropriate and out of line. I like to think that I take an educated approach to this and look to understand both sides and not to make a judgment based just off emotion.

 

[SorcererHeidi]

if we are going to worry about anything, lets worry about the bees.

Without bees, we all starve to death fairly quickly.

Makes me think of the Universal show, and Craig and Ryno with their "bees?" "beads?" (Not that I UNDERSTAND any of it, just saying it REMINDS me OF it)

 

[samsteele]

Makes me think of the Universal show, and Craig and Ryno with their "bees?" "beads?" (Not that I UNDERSTAND any of it, just saying it REMINDS me OF it)

Brings to mine that classic Cannonball Run out-take with Dean Martin & Burt Reynolds. "These bleeds (beads) up your nose?" Loved that movie as a little kid. We quoted that line over & over again at recess. I miss the good old days and the comedies that were actually comedies & good fun.

 

[k5jm]

@DisneyKevin is the "Bee's Knees"

 

[MikeTaylor]

I'm just gonna leave this here...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nathan-j-winograd/peta-kills-puppies-kittens_b_2979220.html

and this

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/feb/11/peta-virginia-shelter-killed-88-of-rescued-pets-l/

Now, if they used that money to lobby for Trap-Neuter-and-Release legislation (or TNR), that would make too much sense. But, wait, you don't need all of that money to persuade lawmakers to adopt this kind of program... behold:

http://alleycatadvocates.org/

 

[Boski]

PETA may not be a terrorist group like ISIS they do have some questionable practices for example ramming wailing ships. I would say be careful and research everything about any group you donate to and see what gets done with the money they raise. For example a charity called the Human Society of Canada just lost it's tax exemption status because of during an audit they found the owner had used money from the company to uy comic books and pay for his family to go to Walt Disney World.

PETA doesn't ram whaling ships. That was originally Greenpeace who abandoned the practice because it considered it to aggressive. Sea Shepherd then started sending ships down there (and exploited it well with its show on Animal Planet).

 

[Princess Jes]

Personally, I'm so over the over the top PC nature of the world these days.

Sure, what happened in Brussels is beyond heinous, but that doesn't mean we can't use the word terrorist without downplaying what happened in Brussels.

Should I be stopped from saying "gees, I'm starving!!" Just because there are people who are actually starving in the world?
Of course not, and anyone who suggests otherwise needs a reality check.

I also feel the same way about "first world problems"
Damn straight I have first world problems! I live in a first world! I was born and raised in a first world, so my problems are relative to me.
Sure, plenty of people have it worse off, but that doesn't mean what is a problem for me should be down played.

In Pete's opinion, he sees PETA as domestic terrorists.
He didn't say they were bombing airports and shooting up schools.

I think we can all agree that activist groups like PETA use intimidation tactics and unethical measures to get their point across.

 

[Diz Duck]

I'm just gonna leave this here...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nathan-j-winograd/peta-kills-puppies-kittens_b_2979220.html

and this

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/feb/11/peta-virginia-shelter-killed-88-of-rescued-pets-l/

Now, if they used that money to lobby for Trap-Neuter-and-Release legislation (or TNR), that would make too much sense. But, wait, you don't need all of that money to persuade lawmakers to adopt this kind of program... behold:

http://alleycatadvocates.org/

Seems like this is not the whole story...

http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/petakillspets.asp

 

[Googelibear]

On this week's show, during the same week of the Brussels terrorist attack, Pete went too far in his rhetoric calling PETA terrorists and domestic terrorists multiple times because of Sea Worlds decision to adjust the Orka habitats, shows and policies. I really love the podcast and the whole crew, but Pete crossed the line and should apologize to PETA, including animal rights advocates who are long-time listeners and big fans of the entire Dis family of podcasts.

I have to say, I am offended by people that are offended every time someone expresses an opinion. How sad is it that we have to tip toe around people today. Grow up

 

[KingLlama]

Well since we're all posting links...

http://www.lex18.com/story/31571408/man-loses-leg-after-shooting-lawn-mower-full-of-explosives

 

[Tonyz]

Beads?!?!?

Gob's not on board.

 

[Princess Jes]

Well since we're all posting links...

http://www.lex18.com/story/31571408/man-loses-leg-after-shooting-lawn-mower-full-of-explosives

I was really hoping for a funny cat video

 

[pjweaver]

I'm hurting myself for coming back to this. I love animals, especially the tasty ones.

Pete rants about the NRA but I don't care because it's the same as PETA, a huge, well funded organization that lobbies and produces videos or movies that fit their agenda. I will still go out and shoot Bambi because he tastes good, and I will still go see animal shows because I like to learn. Without Sea World I would have no idea what an Orca looked like first hand (or many other animals). I can't fathom the hypocrisy that this will bring, but how many animals are only surviving because of zoos and human intervention?

Look to the manatee, they don't taste good but Sea World continues to rescue and treat their injuries (those tree hugging bastards). If PETA wanted to do something good they would go after those Inuits for eating whales and seals instead of just going to McDonald's. If cow's weren't tasty they would be extinct.

My point is animals are here for humans. God said so in the bible (I'm making that up, my hand burns whenever I touch a bible). If you want to believe differently, you are allowed to. The same goes for Pete and his belief that PETA are terrorists. If anyone doesn't like it I will gladly refund the price they paid to watch the podcast.

 

[Princess Jes]

I'm hurting myself for coming back to this. I love animals, especially the tasty ones.

Pete rants about the NRA but I don't care because it's the same as PETA, a huge, well funded organization that lobbies and produces videos or movies that fit their agenda. I will still go out and shoot Bambi because he tastes good, and I will still go see animal shows because I like to learn. Without Sea World I would have no idea what an Orca looked like first hand (or many other animals). I can't fathom the hypocrisy that this will bring, but how many animals are only surviving because of zoos and human intervention?

Look to the manatee, they don't taste good but Sea World continues to rescue and treat their injuries (those tree hugging bastards). If PETA wanted to do something good they would go after those Inuits for eating whales and seals instead of just going to McDonald's. If cow's weren't tasty they would be extinct.

My point is animals are here for humans. God said so in the bible (I'm making that up, my hand burns whenever I touch a bible). If you want to believe differently, you are allowed to. The same goes for Pete and his belief that PETA are terrorists. If anyone doesn't like it I will gladly refund the price they paid to watch the podcast.

Bravo sir, bravo

 

[Hunterr]

BEEEADS

 

[Boski]

^ That picture screams desperation

 

[TheMaxRebo]

^ That picture screams desperation

Hey, those guys had to lift their shirts a ton to earn all those beads! I mean people gave them the beads to lower their shirts, but still!

 

[pjweaver]

BEEEADS

in my defense, I don't remember posing for that picture or much of that night at all.