tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post5842037286388778303..comments2024-01-20T10:32:53.309+10:00Comments on CairnsBlog.net: Professor Carter backs Fishing Party's desire to fish Great Barrier ReefMichael P Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890121680113642715noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-51258704130616341692010-08-20T20:03:27.710+10:002010-08-20T20:03:27.710+10:00CAFNEC sent a representative to the Yorkey's K...CAFNEC sent a representative to the Yorkey's Knob boat and tackle show a few months ago. They should have picked someone who knew what they were actually talking about. He went home early on Saturday...and didn't front up at all on Sunday!Morgan James Daviesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-88761688018913760102010-08-20T16:54:14.190+10:002010-08-20T16:54:14.190+10:00Vote for Jim! He's cute as a guppy.Vote for Jim! He's cute as a guppy.Skyd "Greens" Talkernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-65162727478949000912010-08-20T15:12:45.010+10:002010-08-20T15:12:45.010+10:00As far as I can see the 'Fishing and Lifestyle...As far as I can see the 'Fishing and Lifestyle Party' is serving as a funnel at this election to channel preference votes to the Coalition.<br /><br />Importantly, it also provides a platform for reactionary voices to vilify and mis-represent the Greens.<br /><br />But on the issue of preferences... I understand the Fishing Party direct them to the Coalition, in both the Senate and House of Reps.<br /><br />There has been a near obsession about 'Greens' preferences in this campaign - nationally and at a local level - but very little comment about this small but significant party and its likely influence on the outcome.<br /><br />The leadership of the Fishers party - people like Mansfield - appear to be well to do. But they pitch their appeals to the crude prejudicies of much less sophisticated people.<br /><br />If this Party is to linger beyond the current election, more scruitiny of its workings and bona fides would be welcome.<br /><br />The Senate candidate is a man called Keith Douglas, a Gold Coast businessman and real estate developer. You can get some idea of his 'lifestyle' aspirations <a href="http://www.sovereignprestige.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.<br /><br />Cynics might askn whether this is just the white shoe brigade rebranded.Syd Walkerhttp://sydwalker.info/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-91008159254559129472010-08-20T14:42:39.546+10:002010-08-20T14:42:39.546+10:00Warren claims .....“Of course CAFNEC support Labor...Warren claims .....“Of course CAFNEC support Labor, they have done a preference deal with Labor – why would they say anything else,".<br /><br />I would have thought Warren has been in politics long enough to know the difference between an community environment group (CAFNEC) and a political party (The Greens).<br /><br />Not sure what he thinks CAFNEC would do with preferences? CAFNEC are not up for election, last time I looked. We do however reserve the right to comment on candidates and hold them accountable for what they say.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11298671528727615145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-70635782981252418292010-08-20T14:33:48.432+10:002010-08-20T14:33:48.432+10:00"There IS a problem with global warming... it..."There IS a problem with global warming... it stopped in 1998" screamed the headline of Professor Carter's 2006 article in the British Daily Telegraph.<br /><br />See <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/personal-view/3624242/There-IS-a-problem-with-global-warming...-it-stopped-in-1998.html" rel="nofollow">this link</a><br /><br />Carter is a specialist in getting it wrong - see <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2010/jul/28/global-temperatures-2010-record" rel="nofollow">Global warming pushes 2010 temperatures to record highs</a><br /><br />Following Carter's advice on the future of our unique and globally-significant marine environment is like putting Joh Bjelke Petersen in charge of police reform.<br /><br />Bring on the next Tory fruitloop Michael. <br /><br />By the end of the day, you may well have convinced hundreds of swinging voters to give their preference to Labor - enough to get Jim across the line, despite his own best efforts to render himself unelectable.Syd Walkerhttp://sydwalker.info/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-72313938139260647822010-08-20T13:56:39.359+10:002010-08-20T13:56:39.359+10:00See the CAFNEC claims of Fishing Party misrepresen...See the CAFNEC claims of Fishing Party misrepresentations for yourself and see if you are convinced this mob is a credible voice. http://www.cafnec.org.au/pdf/100818_Media_Release_AFLP_Brief.pdf<br /><br />Also see our analysis of the candidates responses to our environment policy questionnaire at http://www.cafnec.org.au/pdf/election_2010_Environment_Survey.pdf<br /><br />Bob Carter claims there is no problem with climate change and Michael Mansfield relies on the advice of scientist Walter Starck, who also claims there is no problem with overfishing.<br /><br />Bob is "strongly against further restriction to prevent fishing in the Great Barrier Reef". That's fine as no one is proposing any significant further restrictions for recreational fishing in the Great Barrier Reef. <br /><br />Net fisheries in and around the reef are certainly coming under stronger scrutiny though. <br /><br />Re Warren's claims: <br />Come and have a look at our annual report for disclosure of our funding sources. We are proud of our independence and do not sell it off. CAFNEC funded by oil money! What do you think?<br /><br /><br />Re: Michael Mansfield video rave:<br />The "message he is selling" is that there is no problem with our oceans that require restrictions on anglers. Classic denialist stance. Of course its appealing to think there's no problem than have to deal with tricky balance of public policy and sustainability issues.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11298671528727615145noreply@blogger.com