Rookie120 0 #1 February 25, 2008 Climate protest on Heathrow plane Greenpeace activists have breached security at Heathrow Airport and climbed on top of an aeroplane. Four people were arrested after unfurling a banner from the top of the British Airways Airbus A320, which had arrived from Manchester. BAA said operations at the airport were not affected and described the protest as "unlawful and irresponsible". The move came as protesters were gathering in Westminster on Monday to oppose plans to expand the airport. A government consultation on the plan closes on Wednesday. We are here to draw a line in the sand and tell Gordon Brown his new runway must not and will not be built Anna Jones, Greenpeace activist Greenpeace said protesters put a banner reading "Climate Emergency - No Third Runway" over the plane's tailfin at about 0945 GMT. It said two women and two men crossed the tarmac at the airport after the passengers had disembarked. One protester, Anna Jones, said: "Our planet and the people who live on it are in danger. "Climate change can be beaten but not by almost doubling the size of the airport. "We are here to draw a line in the sand and tell Gordon Brown his new runway must not and will not be built." BAA said police were attending the incident but it had not disrupted airport operations. It said: "The government is currently consulting on the future of Heathrow airport and all parties have the opportunity, through the proper democratic process, to make their views known." But it criticised the Greenpeace protest as "unlawful and irresponsible" and said there would be a full investigation. The four were arrested and taken to Heathrow police station at about 1100 GMT, a BAA spokeswoman said. *** OK, so my first question is, where in the hell was security? How could the response time be so slow that these whack jobs could break the airport perimeter, get a man lift to go up to the tail of an A320 to put this stupid sign up? So they oppose the airport expansion. What do they suggest then? It seems greenpeace opposes everything. Need a power plant? Go nuclear! They protest! Natural gas, they protest. It doesnt matter what you propose they are against it. Unless you crawl in a cave and live in the dark. They might support that.If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #2 February 25, 2008 I wonder how much altitude they could have gotten by holding on to the airbus???? Just thinking if anyone had ever jumped on before Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #3 February 25, 2008 Quote I wonder how much altitude they could have gotten by holding on to the airbus???? I would love to sit at the end of a runway with a box of popcorn and find out. Wanna join me? It would be one hell of a show!If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #4 February 25, 2008 We have a bunch of those numbnuts here in the Seattle area.... and all of them came out to play for the riots in 1999 when WTO came to town... the stupid fuckers will protest ANYTHING that they dream up in their pothead anarchist minds during drug induced "enlightenment" moments. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #5 February 25, 2008 Quotedream up in their pothead anarchist minds during drug induced "enlightenment" moments. OK - I like you today just for the way that was put together.... ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #6 February 25, 2008 I wonder how green their pieces will be after they get sucked through an engine? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #7 February 25, 2008 This says more about the Window Dressing security measures at airports than it does about GreenPeace. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #8 February 25, 2008 Quote We have a bunch of those numbnuts here in the Seattle area.... and all of them came out to play for the riots in 1999 when WTO came to town... the stupid fuckers will protest ANYTHING that they dream up in their pothead anarchist minds during drug induced "enlightenment" moments. WOW! Just what I was thinking. Glad to see we agree on one thing in this world.If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #9 February 25, 2008 Quote This says more about the Window Dressing security measures at airports than it does about GreenPeace. Thats one of my points in my OP. I see how much of a circle jerk security is at the airport I work at. I should take some pictures of the airport police sleeping in dark corners in the middle of the night and post it. You would not believe the stuff I see on a daily basis.If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #10 February 25, 2008 Hey.. Last Tuesday I voted for McCain and same day I bought a Russian M-44 for grins Bet that will make your head spin around like Linda Blair for a few minutes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #11 February 25, 2008 Quote Hey.. Last Tuesday I voted for McCain and same day I bought a Russian M-44 for grins Bet that will make your head spin around like Linda Blair for a few minutes. The McCain kinda surprises me a little. The M-44 doesnt surprise me one bit. From what I have heard I bet me, you, and hell even John Rich could go to a range and be good friends. If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #12 February 25, 2008 Quote We have a bunch of those numbnuts here in the Seattle area.... and all of them came out to play for the riots in 1999 when WTO came to town... the stupid fuckers will protest ANYTHING that they dream up in their pothead anarchist minds during drug induced "enlightenment" moments. Were the Greenpeacers the ones dumping out the trash cans on the street or the ones setting them back up and picking up the trash? The Battle in Seattle was the only self-cleaning riot I have ever seen.Seriously Greenpeace is a movement that has lost their way. When Patrick Watson and co. got ahold of the picture of the snow white harp seal pup with the big, big eyes they knew they had a fund raising killer app. What happened though was the unbelievable influx of funds destroyed the very soul of the movement. The fund raising arm dominated the movement to the point that the originals left. Watson formed the Sea Shepard society (named after the boat bombed in New Zealand by French terrorists) where he was able to get back to his roots of being an environmental terrorist. His partner, I forget his name at the moment, is now a lobbyist for the nuclear industry. The greenpeace of today is an unreasonable, unfocused, rotating group of idealist hippies working for a corrupt, very stable group of fund raisers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #13 February 25, 2008 Quote Quote Hey.. Last Tuesday I voted for McCain and same day I bought a Russian M-44 for grins Bet that will make your head spin around like Linda Blair for a few minutes. The McCain kinda surprises me a little. The M-44 doesnt surprise me one bit. From what I have heard I bet me, you, and hell even John Rich could go to a range and be good friends. Range day in Texas, mid-April? First jump's on me (at Aggieland)Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #14 February 25, 2008 Quote Hey.. Last Tuesday I voted for McCain and same day I bought a Russian M-44 for grins Bet that will make your head spin around like Linda Blair for a few minutes. It stopped me for a second, but then I remembered that the dem primary was meaningless and the GOP one was open. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #15 February 25, 2008 Quote Hey.. Last Tuesday I voted for McCain and same day I bought a Russian M-44 for grins Bet that will make your head spin around like Linda Blair for a few minutes. 'Mam... you are just a riddle wrapped up in an enigma (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #16 February 25, 2008 Quote after unfurling a banner What was it made of? Let me guess - hemp. Quote "Our planet and the people who live on it are in danger. Blatant plagiarism of George W Bush Quote "We are here to draw a line in the sand Yep. That was George Bush talking. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #17 February 25, 2008 QuoteIt stopped me for a second, but then I remembered that the dem primary was meaningless and the GOP one was open. Hey I respect the man and his long service to this country. I have always felt that he was about the very last moderate in the Republican party that I could vote for. I would have voted for him unreservedly in the 2000 election... but we all know what the Rovists did to him ( despicable) .... some of his recent pandering to the far right is a bit disturbing but.... yes you are right.. the Dem Caucus had a eerie feeling to it so I avoided them . So I voted for someone who I think could really make a difference. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,150 #18 February 25, 2008 Quote Quote Hey.. Last Tuesday I voted for McCain and same day I bought a Russian M-44 for grins Bet that will make your head spin around like Linda Blair for a few minutes. 'Mam... you are just a riddle wrapped up in an enigma If you are going to plagiarize, at least get it right."A riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma".... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #19 February 25, 2008 Sorry Prof' (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #20 February 25, 2008 I do so love to keep yall guessing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #21 February 25, 2008 Quote,.. the Dem Caucus had a eerie feeling to it so I avoided them Ya, from where I sit all the caucuses (caucusi? cockeye?) have that 'Star Trek convention' feel to them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,150 #22 February 25, 2008 QuoteQuote,.. the Dem Caucus had a eerie feeling to it so I avoided them Ya, from where I sit all the caucuses (caucusi? cockeye?) have that 'Star Trek convention' feel to them. What's your excuse for attending a Trekkie convention?... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebabin 0 #23 February 25, 2008 Quote Hey.. Last Tuesday I voted for McCain and same day I bought a Russian M-44 for grins Bet that will make your head spin around like Linda Blair for a few minutes. Awww...Our little Amazon is growing up!!!"Science, logic and reason will fly you to the moon. Religion will fly you into buildings." "Because figuring things out is always better than making shit up." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #24 February 25, 2008 Quote What's your excuse for attending a Trekkie convention? Actually I prefer the Highlander conventions with all the cool swords. The Cirque du Soleil conventions, not so much (they're kind of weird don't you think?). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kschilk 0 #25 February 26, 2008 QuoteWe have a bunch of those numbnuts here in the Seattle area.... and all of them came out to play for the riots in 1999 when WTO came to town... the stupid fuckers will protest ANYTHING that they dream up in their pothead anarchist minds during drug induced "enlightenment" moments. Man, ya' can't blame the weed....it's just like alcohol, money and college....it doesn't induce stupidity, it simply enhances it."T'was ever thus." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
