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[–] return2ozma@lemmy.world 96 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 10 points 1 month ago

Given his record, I actually believe Bernie when he says this.

[–] TronBronson@lemmy.world 73 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Orcas are more into the class war than the commies at this stage.

[–] GrammarPolice@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago

That's cuz commies are too busy defending dictatorships to care about the working class

[–] grue@lemmy.world 52 points 1 month ago (12 children)

What people think of when they hear the word "yacht:"

The size of boat the whales are actually attacking:

I know everybody wants to root for the whales attacking the billionaire 1%, but that's not what's actually happening.

[–] AbsolutelyClawless@piefed.social 12 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The reality is even the small ones aren't good for sea life. They're destroying the sea floor and it's quite detrimental to the ecosystem.

[–] UrbonMaximus@feddit.uk 6 points 1 month ago (2 children)

For someone with no prior knowledge - can you explain why is that?

[–] grue@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I'm guessing he's complaining about either damage from anchors or toxic effects of anti-fouling paint.

I'm not sure if this is the exact study I read, but it's at least very similar. I've also seen tourists disposing of their waste and garbage directly into the sea.

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[–] ArcaneSlime@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 1 month ago (4 children)

Ha ha ha ha. You dumb bastard. It's not a schooner... it's a Sailboat.

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[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 1 month ago (2 children)

You "only" need to be a hundred millionaire in order to afford to maintain the one in the second photo.

[–] thr0w4w4y2@sh.itjust.works 29 points 1 month ago (12 children)

A 40ft Bohemian? A five year old one will set you back €200k in good condition, and cost around 10% of its value in maintenance, mooring and repairs each year.

People have cars more expensive than that on their driveways.

[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 28 points 1 month ago (2 children)

And they spend 20k a year to maintain their car?

That's more than many people make in a year. Get a grip.

[–] thr0w4w4y2@sh.itjust.works 14 points 1 month ago (2 children)

You’re right, many people don’t make 20k per year. But my point was that you don’t need hundreds of millions to afford a sailing yacht, and I don’t need to be attacked for adding some data to your comment. Perhaps it is you who should get “a grip” on your interpersonal skills?

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[–] DioramaOfShit@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago (5 children)

If you're not making 20k in a year you need to find a different job.

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[–] mcv@lemmy.zip 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Yeah, but people with more expensive cars than that are still likely millionaires. I've been thinking of buying a boat for years, but that boat would still be a lot smaller than these. (And I still haven't because it's not just the purchase, but also maintenance and mooring.)

Although friends of us do have a boat that might be that size. They also live on a houseboat. They don't have a regular house, and if they have a car, I haven't seen it.

So I guess middle class people can own a boat like that, but it takes sacrifices in other areas.

[–] grue@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

I've been thinking of buying a ~40' sailboat like that (an older used one for <$100k, BTW), but it would be to live aboard full-time and become nomadic while either selling or renting out my house.

[–] mcv@lemmy.zip 4 points 1 month ago

See? Then it just becomes an affordable (if cramped) house.

I've also known people who had their own massive custom built catamaran that they lived on. Traveled around the world on that thing, accepting paying passengers to travel with them part of the way.

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[–] NigelFrobisher@aussie.zone 29 points 1 month ago

The age of man is over. The age of the orca has begun.

[–] venusaur@lemmy.world 24 points 1 month ago

I love orcas

[–] stoly@lemmy.world 17 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Yacht lol. It's a sailboat.

[–] Crackhappy@lemmy.world 16 points 1 month ago

Good for them. I am pro-Orca.

[–] Mediocre_Bard@lemmy.world 12 points 1 month ago

I am so far on the Orca's side on this. Get em!

[–] Sam_Bass@lemmy.world 12 points 1 month ago

Sink all the yachts

[–] SabinStargem@lemmy.today 11 points 1 month ago

I would like them to mob Bezo's yacht. One of them can leap over it Free Willy style, and snap up Mr. Bezos in midflight.

[–] Blackfeathr@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago (29 children)

I'm on team Orca. One less rich fucks yacht taking up space.

[–] AlecSadler@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 1 month ago

I am also Team Orca. It's their sea after all, and we're fucking it up.

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