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So, does anyone have a reason to believe that these four shows will be the only ones? I'm eagerly awaiting more announcements.
I think Minneapolis will be added. It was canceled last year.
audi:
So, does anyone have a reason to believe that these four shows will be the only ones? I'm eagerly awaiting more announcements.
I think Minneapolis will be added. It was canceled last year.
Thank you Paul for helping!
The primary reason I rejected Christianity and Abrahamism in general was because of its dominionist attitude. Abrahamic religion is pure hogwash.
The M/V Sam Simon to Join the Sea Shepherd Fleet for the Next Voyage to Antarctica The rumors are true! The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society is going to add a fourth ship to the fleet. The Sam Simon will soon join the Bob Barker, Steve Irwin, and Brigitte Bardot. Sam Simon generously donated the funds to purchase the ship and we have found the perfect candidate, in of all places ? Germany! As chance and Costa Rica would have it, I happen to be in Germany and in an excellent position to survey and prepare the ship to join us on our return to the Southern Ocean to once again confront the illegal whaling activities of the Japanese whaling fleet. I wish I could elaborate on the ship but until it is secured, outfitted, and ready for Whale Wars, that information has to remain classified. What I can say is that former German-government-owned ships are meticulously maintained and kept in good running order. It will not be a problem to have the new ship underway in time for the voyage to Australia and on to Antarctica. The Sea Shepherd crew intends to return to the Southern Ocean in a campaign to be called Operation Zero Tolerance. Zero Tolerance illustrates our objective of zero kills by the Japanese whalers and it is a title that makes use of the image of the Zero in Japanese history. Sea Shepherd is confident that four ships and two helicopters plus unmanned drones will give the Whale Warriors the combination of speed, range, strength, and communication abilities to accomplish this zero kill objective. Four ships, four captains, and over 120 crew from around the globe represent a force to be reckoned with, and once again the integrity of the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary will be defended by the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. Sea Shepherd is proud to include Sam Simon in the short and distinguished list of compassionate, dedicated, and concerned activists whose names have graced Sea Shepherd ships over the years. This list includes Edward Abbey, Cleveland Amory, Farley Mowat, Robert Hunter, Steve Irwin, Brigitte Bardot, Bob Barker, and now Sam Simon. Sam Simon, co-creator of The Simpsons is a longtime champion of animals and a wonderfully compassionate human being. The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society is proud to have him on our Advisory Board and proud indeed to be launching a ship bearing his name. The Sam Simon will be taking a leading and important role in Operation Zero Tolerance in defense of the whales. Thank you Sam. We will make you proud of this ship and what it can and will accomplish.
Since the word on the street is that Paul is putting together a whole new show, maybe this idea could come into fruition!
A new show!? That would be novel. nov·el 2 (nvl) adj. Strikingly new, unusual, or different. See Synonyms at new. [Middle English, from Old French, from Latin novellus, diminutive of novus; see newo- in Indo-European roots.] novel·ly adv.
I said he hasn't toured during a presidential election year in the US since 1976. I know he toured in 1976 cuz I stood three feet from Paul and Linda (and Jimmy, Denny and Joe) in Kansas City...
I just thought of something. Paul hasn't done any shows/touring in the US during a presidential election year since 1976. Don't know if it's a coincidence or intentional. If so, that could mean zippo.
The reason soccer stadiums might have been mentioned could have something to do with Houston, which opens a new stadium in June. They could be courting Paul to come perform there.
Here's my prediction for North American concerts in 2012: Paul's US mini-tours since 2009 were really pieces of one large tour, just stretched out over several years. Aside from going to New York and Montreal twice, he hasn't repeated cities. He's zig-zagged back and forth across the continent. And New York was probably so he could play at the two new stadiums. So what region hasn't he been to yet? The Northwest, starting with Minneapolis. Remember, he was supposed to go there in 2011 after Chicago but cancelled. Minneapolis Calgary Vancouver (??) Seattle Portland And maybe California (he only played Hollywood Bowl, 2 shows, and San Francisco): Sacramento and/or San Jose San Diego I doubt he'll do anymore this year. After that he might head across the Pacific. Hey Paul, did I guess right?
It will be winter there soon. (Aussie Rules and rugby booking the stadiums?) That would push it to October?? Unless it's arenas.
For sure, Australia should be at the top of the list. But then he's never been to Vancouver since 1964. And the Pacific Northwest hasn't been on any of the several recent US tours either. We all know where's been to the most though...
I had to reply to the "it's about the money" comments. Oh please, he's a billionaire. And he's the least materialistic billionaire in the world.
Another thing: on the tours list for July 2010 why haven't they corrected Kansas to Kansas City? Paul has never appeared anywhere in the state of Kansas. Ever. Also Up and Coming tour says "2011". It should say "2010/2011".
What's the deal with new avatars not showing up on here?
Didn't know this site was still up. As for the contest, I'll just buy a Powerball ticket. Better odds.
November 9, 2011 Amazing Disgrace HOW JAPAN HAS USED TSUNAMI AND EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUNDS TO SUBSIDIZE ILLEGAL WHALING COMMENTARY BY CAPTAIN PAUL WATSON After the horrific tragedy of March 11th, hundreds of thousands of Japanese people had their lives permanently altered by the triple blow of the earthquake, the tsunami, and the nuclear horror of Fukushima. People from around the world responded generously and millions of dollars poured into Japan to help the many families who lost their children, parents, homes, and worldly possessions. The world responded and demonstrated that they cared; yet seven months later, thousands of Japanese families remain homeless as a devastated infrastructure continues to be slowly rebuilt. When people the world over sent their donations to Japan, it was with the innocent understanding that their contributions would be used by the Japanese government for the purpose of actually helping the Japanese victims of the disasters. What they did not anticipate or imagine is that some of these funds would be used to subsidize the illegal slaughter of whales in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary. But that is what the Japanese Fisheries Agency has done with a large amount of the relief funds. It is a complete disgrace and the Japanese government is displaying blatant contempt in response to the world?s generosity by this shameful behavior. On October 21st, 2011, the Japanese cabinet agreed to set aside 2.28 billion yen (over $29 million USD) in tax revenue to help those in the worst affected regions. Since then, it has been discovered that the Japanese Fisheries Agency submitted a request entitled ?measures to stabilize the scientific whaling research programme? that actually requested and received this full amount for security to defend the so-called Japanese scientific whaling fleet in the Southern Ocean. The justification is that some of the whalers working on the Antarctic whaling fleet?s vessels were from communities damaged by the earthquake and tsunami. This request comes at a time when the whaling program in Japan is suffering from debts of over $60 million USD. What this actually means is that donations from around the world sent by well-meaning generous people to help victims of the earthquake will now be used to attempt to stop Sea Shepherd Conservation Society from defending whales in the Southern Ocean. Japan has actually allocated nearly $30 million USD specifically to oppose Sea Shepherd?s efforts to defend the whales of the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary. It is ludicrous that this wealthy economic superpower is treating Sea Shepherd like an actual nation that they are at war with. The Prime Minister of Japan has actually stated that Japan will not surrender to Sea Shepherd. It appears that this will be a very different and more challenging campaign this season. Despite this incredible war chest of rechanneled relief funds, the international crew of volunteers on our three Sea Shepherd ships will continue to defend whales against overwhelming odds. Japan has political power, tens of millions of dollars, faster and larger ships, and four whalers for every whale defender, but we have something they do not ? a passionate and courageous crew of international volunteers, willing to risk our lives to defend the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary. Operation Divine Wind, our eighth campaign to defend whales in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary, will begin in early December.
Via Captain Paul Watson It amazes me that Japan, an economic superpower with a population of more than a hundred million people is treating the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society like we are a nation they are at war with. The Japanese Prime Minister has allocated the equivalent of $27 million (Aust) dollars for the purpose of stopping Sea Shepherd from obstructing their illegal whaling operations because according to the Prime Minister, "Japan will not surrender to Sea Shepherd." Operation Divine Wind will be an extremely challenging campaign BUT Sea Shepherd will not be deterred by this display of power. The Japanese whaling fleet is desperate, they are bankrupt, and we will defeat them and drive them out of the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary as long as we do not back down. I have a passionate and courageous crew, and the ships to take them into harm's way to defend the whales, and we will do so aggressively and directly no matter how strong the opposition is, no matter how dangerous the situation, because this insanity, the horrific mass murder of these wonderfully intelligent, socially complex, magnificent, sentient beings must be ended, for they are worth every risk we take, every death threat we receive, every condemnation posted against, every bureaucratic harassment we endure, and every sacrifice we must make. The winds of compassion are beginning to blow and we intend to smash the Japanese whaling fleet on the rocks of world opinion.