The slaughter of Whales for commerce

Today we move away from South Africa and we have a look at one of my pet hates..Whaling. In short, this is were certain countries go out and hunt whales under the cover of research, when everybody world wide knows all it is, is a whale hunt.

Despite wanting to catch 1 000 innocent whales, these savage beasts (the whalers) could manage to net 103.

 The Japanese minister of Agricultural  Forestry and Fisheries, Yoshimasa Hayashi (below), was heard whining that this was the lowest total ever caught since 'research whaling' commenced in 1987. Shame...the world feels your you and your country.

The thanks to this, goes to protesters who are stepping it up a notch and actions include colliding with a whaling ship. (Some idiotic US judge labelled the protesters 'Pirates'..obviously an idiot himself). Of the 48 days set aside, they spend half running from protest ships.

Despite a moratorium in 1986, Norway and Japan still do this wonderful scientific survey annually, the meat finding itself on the markets in time. Apparently eating it is part of their culinary tradition. (As it seems is eating everything from scorpions to dogs..oh and rats).

The Sea Shepard, co-founded by international fugitive (as he takes a stand) and my hero, Paul Wilson (below), is the vessel that did the most good damage

Despite the rest of the word's governments being too yellow bellied to really defend their hated for whaling, I cannot see them giving these two savage states much support to continue this research façade,although the above minister says he will ask.

From my point of view, the world needs to take a stand against this savage practice. We know they will not, so at least allow the people with the right convictions to fight the fight and help reduce the cruel slaughter of these majestic and clever mammals.

Zuma..our hero

Got to love the brilliance of our proud President, Jacob Zuma. After the latest uproar following the death of 13 soldiers in the CAR, people have questioned his decision making ability. His response was that everybody wants to rule the country and we must leave him to do it. (this was done during the funeral service of the 13 soldiers)

Welcome to democracy Mr Zuma. You see, you and your fellow freedom fighters fought a hard fight so that democracy could be the political rule in South Africa. Then, once it is achieved, leaders like you see that perhaps democracy is not for you. I mean, who wants a system where the public knows and points out your problems and governing faults.

Zuma's presidency started off with negativity as he had 700 plus criminal charges swept under the table by using some dubious spy tapes, which have never surfaced despite court orders. He rule has been tainted self enrichment for him and his family, protection for corrupt friends, lack of service delivery, broken promises, blaming apartheid for EVERYTHING...and much more. He will go down as the poorest (not in wealth at all) president we have ever seen.

HE is not fit to rule, but will see another term (despite saying he would not accept it when he was first in power)..and continue to ruin South Africa.

Well done to Trevor Manual for telling the ANC leadership to stop blaming apartheid and take responsibility for their own lack of delivery. We need more like him.