i have been following this forum for a number of years and noticed a > recent increase in the frequency of racial remarks. free speech is all > good with me. one can only conclude that some of you get a kick out of > parodying and slandering the non-caucasian peoples of this earth. what > really concerns me are those of you who make racist remarks without even > knowing the offenses that you are committing. it breaks my heart to build > such respect and admiration for the work of the talented contributors to > this forum, only to have it all tumble down with one prejudiced remark.>>> my understanding is that costco is selling surfboards manufactured in > china. are the overseas workers the real villains behind this operation? > do they deserve to be humiliated and cut down for trying to make a living? > if you think american shapers are underpaid for the amount of work they’re > doing, just imagine what it’s like for those poor souls across the ocean. > try following the money trail behind this costco surfboard fiasco. you may > be surprised to find yourself a lot closer to home than you expected.>>> i know this message is falling on deaf ears and closed minds. my only hope > is that a few of you are able to put down your planers for a moment and > take a long, hard look at your selves. i’m not asking any of you to be > politically correct or to curb your speech for the sake of others. all i > ask is honesty. if you have animosity toward the chinese, japanese, > africans, mexicans, etc., don’t hide behind a costco surfboard message. > but if you’re angry at the economics of the surfboard industry, don’t take > it out on other cultures and races. To the one most “Concerned Swaylaholic”, You are to be politely corrected, as I myself (Bonta), am not considering myself to be one of the parodying, slandering or non-caucasian peoples of this earth. Rather I am a proud citizen member of the one American Surf Culture! I myself DOMINATE upon the waves with no discrimation as toward bookies of any nation, greed or color! In this most excellent country, the one surfing life has several conveniently appropriate choices: go right, or maybe left? No? Then the much better choice is straight into the shallow waters upon the beach! This is the simple solution to many problems. So, I (Bonta) dream eagerly of the time when one fine and completely cheap Costco Dominator model, of the one molded plastic and 12 feet in length will be available to myself for under $200.00!!! It is then on that day, between the long rows of Costco petlike foods, electric power tools of the Great American Manhood and womens feminime hygenetic products, etc. that I shall raise my hands in praise to the artificially acoustic ceilings and declare with the pride of total confidence, “My board, my beach, my wave, MY COSTCO!!!” DROP UNTIL YOU SHOP!! (Bonta)
…that I shall raise my hands in praise the day that we can objectively and scientifically talk about and share surfboard design ideas and leave the politics, economics, stereotypes, and bad fiction at home.
that was beatiful …
sorry, got a bit carried away writing my previous message. what kind of fins are on that 6-6 costco pintail?
…that I shall raise my hands in praise the day that we can objectively > and scientifically talk about and share surfboard design ideas and leave > the politics, economics, stereotypes, and bad fiction at home. Sobeit, Brother Surfboard Geek That we shall One day raise Our hands in Worthy praise Unto the god of Objective Science Who each month Smiles twice upon The Eternal Payday And dwells within The Sacred Wallet Thin Green Layers Or Glossy Plastic Of the Holy Profit.
Surfboards australia…funboards/shortboards/longboards…made in china…300 bucks…(stringers look scary!). First board for a kid…or anyone else…worth it. as long as this country sends work overseas, and we exploit people in developing nations , the ramifications will come back and bite us on the ass! You DO get what you pay for, and you PAY FOR what you do!
sorry, got a bit carried away writing my previous message.>>> what kind of fins are on that 6-6 costco pintail? Here , as in most Cosco sites , they have moved in and built a huge complex in our open space that surrounds our wetland estuary. It has always been a very important flyway for birds, and habitat for many other mammals. Now, it’s consumers of everything imaginable. The next 3 acres is in planning for the discount gas station. Basically, they screw the local merchants out of business. The automobile congestion is intense all the time , in what had been a previously rural are. If you care about any of this, don’t patronize Cosco. I never will!
Surfboards australia…funboards/shortboards/longboards…made in > china…300 bucks…(stringers look scary!). First board for a kid…or > anyone else…worth it. as long as this country sends work overseas, and > we exploit people in developing nations , the ramifications will come back > and bite us on the ass! You DO get what you pay for, and you PAY FOR what > you do! You just said it ALL, Tom V. How true! And what
s going to happen to these companies when countries (such as China), experience another one of their bloody upheavals? Historically, its been economically unwise in the long run to jump in bed with politically volatile nations… especially those with philosophies that are in fundamental opposition to ours. Dale
Sobeit, Brother>>> Surfboard Geek>>> That we shall>>> One day raise>>> Our hands in>>> Worthy praise>>> Unto the god of>>> Objective Science>>> Who each month>>> Smiles twice upon>>> The Eternal Payday>>> And dwells within>>> The Sacred Wallet>>> Thin Green Layers>>> Or Glossy Plastic>>> Of the Holy Profit. Have another bowl of granola and go kill your television or something.
I knew it wouldn’t take long… Buyer Beware! See the link below. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1824300030
I knew it wouldn’t take long… Buyer Beware! See the link below. I thought “the Realm” went under? If so guess thats why their logo is up for grabs.