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Antifar 09/09/21 8:15:42 AM #1:	https://metro.co.uk/2021/09/09/suez-canal-blocked-again-as-container-ship-runs-aground-15231869/ --- kin to all that throbs <cite>Antifar posted [p:957874560] in Suez Canal... [t:79652728]...</cite> <quote>https://metro.co.uk/2021/09/09/suez-canal-blocked-again-as-container-ship-runs-aground-15231869/ </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Flauros 09/09/21 8:17:35 AM #2:	If this canal is the literal key to worldwide import/export, why dont they invest the time and money into digging another one next to it? --- https://imgur.com/EX6Md7k https://imgur.com/X4cT0Sp Yim/Yum https://imgur.com/A3kur0P https://imgur.com/Hj9RrC6 <cite>Flauros posted [p:957874597] in Suez Canal... [t:79652728]...</cite> <quote>If this canal is the literal key to worldwide import/export, why dont they invest the time and money into digging another one next to it? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
lilORANG 09/09/21 8:17:57 AM #3:	This is one of the signs of the apocalypse, right? This shit never happened and then twice in a matter of months? The world's gone screwy. --- #FeelTheBern https://imgur.com/q5z4CUu https://imgur.com/6B9oFXh https://imgur.com/sy42Dlf <cite>lilORANG posted [p:957874601] in Suez Canal... [t:79652728]...</cite> <quote>This is one of the signs of the apocalypse, right? This shit never happened and then twice in a matter of months? The world's gone screwy.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sphyx 09/09/21 8:18:11 AM #4:	Apparently, the new purpose of the Suez is to draw international attention to the terrible names given to cargo vessels. --- You're so vain, You probably think this sig is about you. <cite>Sphyx posted [p:957874608] in Suez Canal... [t:79652728]...</cite> <quote>Apparently, the new purpose of the Suez is to draw international attention to the terrible names given to cargo vessels. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Stewman_Magoo 09/09/21 8:18:16 AM #5:	Flauros posted... If this canal is the literal key to worldwide import/export, why dont they invest the time and money into digging another one next to it? Seriously. Is there a reason it needs to be so damn narrow if it's such an important route? --- PSN Stewman_Magoo <cite>Stewman_Magoo posted [p:957874611] in Suez Canal... [t:79652728]...</cite> <quote>Flauros posted... </cite> <quote>If this canal is the literal key to worldwide import/export, why dont they invest the time and money into digging another one next to it?</quote> Seriously. Is there a reason it needs to be so damn narrow if it's such an important route? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doom_Art 09/09/21 8:18:24 AM #6:	oh for fucks sake --- Not removing this until Mega Man 64 is released on the Wii Virtual Console. Started on: 12/1/2009 https://imgur.com/mPvcy <cite>Doom_Art posted [p:957874613] in Suez Canal... [t:79652728]...</cite> <quote>oh for fucks sake </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NeonOctopus 09/09/21 8:18:50 AM #7:	Sweet! This means more Cargo Boat x Suez Canal rule 34 --- https://imgur.com/nlaY1qH https://imgur.com/zHJ1OCo https://imgur.com/btBPP4E https://imgur.com/1B3bMHw https://imgur.com/2aof3ao <cite>NeonOctopus posted [p:957874619] in Suez Canal... [t:79652728]...</cite> <quote>Sweet! This means more Cargo Boat x Suez Canal rule 34 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Njolk 09/09/21 8:19:42 AM #8:	Oh no how will the cycle of constant western consumption continue?? What if people can't buy things for a week?? --- Suffering is expecting things to last forever <cite>Njolk posted [p:957874634] in Suez Canal... [t:79652728]...</cite> <quote>Oh no how will the cycle of constant western consumption continue?? What if people can't buy things for a week?? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nukazie 09/09/21 8:20:38 AM #10:	where are the big tiddy ships stuck there --- Life is just a journey from the maternity ward to the crematorium. <cite>Nukazie posted [p:957874651] in Suez Canal... [t:79652728]...</cite> <quote>where are the big tiddy ships stuck there </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Error1355 09/09/21 8:24:16 AM #11:	Sky News Arabia reported that the vessel was successfully refloated a short time later and the channel was reopened. --- Welcome home, shed your skin and expose your bones. Take my hand, follow us into the black so far that we can't get back. <cite>Error1355 posted [p:957874712] in Suez Canal... [t:79652728]...</cite> <quote>Sky News Arabia reported that the vessel was successfully refloated a short time later and the channel was reopened. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
specialkid8 09/09/21 8:40:10 AM #12:	They need to just invest the money to get the god damn siren nests cleared out of there. --- https://imgur.com/AUXKMK4 <cite>specialkid8 posted [p:957875052] in Suez Canal... [t:79652728]...</cite> <quote>They need to just invest the money to get the god damn siren nests cleared out of there. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tom Clark 09/09/21 8:41:45 AM #13:	NeonOctopus posted... Sweet! This means more Cargo Boat x Suez Canal rule 34 What are you doing, step-boat? --- https://imgur.com/6eF0W <cite>Tom Clark posted [p:957875078] in Suez Canal... [t:79652728]...</cite> <quote>NeonOctopus posted... </cite> <quote>Sweet! This means more Cargo Boat x Suez Canal rule 34</quote> What are you doing, step-boat? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SoggyBottomBoy 09/09/21 8:49:01 AM #14:	Dumb canal --- Fingah POP'n each otha's <cite>SoggyBottomBoy posted [p:957875214] in Suez Canal... [t:79652728]...</cite> <quote>Dumb canal </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CADE FOSTER 09/09/21 8:50:53 AM #15:	How about we dig the Suez a little deeper and wider ehhh <cite>CADE FOSTER posted [p:957875251] in Suez Canal... [t:79652728]...</cite> <quote>How about we dig the Suez a little deeper and wider ehhh </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Turtlebread 09/09/21 8:55:43 AM #16:	suez anal --- https://imgur.com/yCW15Zn <cite>Turtlebread posted [p:957875331] in Suez Canal... [t:79652728]...</cite> <quote>suez anal </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mussurana 09/09/21 8:56:58 AM #17:	CADE FOSTER posted... How about we dig the Suez a little deeper and wider ehhh Sure, that should be cheap, easy and in no way involve closing down a vital international trade route for years. ~~Blatant lies and sarcasm, probably an unnecessary note, but some are occasionally hard of thinking.~~ --- System error, signature not found. <cite>Mussurana posted [p:957875346] in Suez Canal... [t:79652728]...</cite> <quote>CADE FOSTER posted... </cite> <quote>How about we dig the Suez a little deeper and wider ehhh</quote>Sure, that should be cheap, easy and in no way involve closing down a vital international trade route for years. Blatant lies and sarcasm, probably an unnecessary note, but some are occasionally hard of thinking. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DiScOrD tHe LuNaTiC 09/09/21 8:59:39 AM #18:	Stewman_Magoo posted... Seriously. Is there a reason it needs to be so damn narrow if it's such an important route? It's 673 feet wide, with a maximum allowed beam (ship width) of 254 feet wide. The problem is those ships can be much longer than they are wide. I can't understand why they don't have a tug fleet to assist ships that are in distress (loss of power, navigational failure, etc). --- "Sometimes we think we see the Horizon and we reach for it. But the Horizon is always out of reach." <cite>DiScOrD tHe LuNaTiC posted [p:957875401] in Suez Canal... [t:79652728]...</cite> <quote>Stewman_Magoo posted... </cite> <quote>Seriously. Is there a reason it needs to be so damn narrow if it's such an important route?</quote> It's 673 feet wide, with a maximum allowed beam (ship width) of 254 feet wide. The problem is those ships can be much longer than they are wide. I can't understand why they don't have a tug fleet to assist ships that are in distress (loss of power, navigational failure, etc). </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mussurana 09/09/21 9:06:01 AM #19:	Stewman_Magoo posted... Seriously. Is there a reason it needs to be so damn narrow if it's such an important route? It's how it was originally built, see also the Panama canal, or the gauges of many national rail networks. The issue is, these things were built quite a while back, when ships, trains etc were smaller. It's not just the channel or track, it's every bridge, tunnel, lock, cutting etc. along the way. Essentially, widening a canal will cost almost the same as building it in the first place. --- System error, signature not found. <cite>Mussurana posted [p:957875513] in Suez Canal... [t:79652728]...</cite> <quote>Stewman_Magoo posted... </cite> <quote>Seriously. Is there a reason it needs to be so damn narrow if it's such an important route?</quote>It's how it was originally built, see also the Panama canal, or the gauges of many national rail networks. The issue is, these things were built quite a while back, when ships, trains etc were smaller. It's not just the channel or track, it's every bridge, tunnel, lock, cutting etc. along the way. Essentially, widening a canal will cost almost the same as building it in the first place. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Duncanwii 09/09/21 9:09:57 AM #20:	Mussurana posted... Essentially, widening a canal will cost almost the same as building it in the first place. It would actually cost more because of inflation over 100 years. --- Hello I'm Duncan, I like Video Games and comedies let's be friends "Capcom is the greatest video game company" Veggeta X. <cite>Duncanwii posted [p:957875596] in Suez Canal... [t:79652728]...</cite> <quote>Mussurana posted...</cite> <quote>Essentially, widening a canal will cost almost the same as building it in the first place.</quote> It would actually cost more because of inflation over 100 years.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mussurana 09/09/21 9:11:28 AM #21:	Duncanwii posted... It would actually cost more because of inflation over 100 years. I was thinking in real terms, but I don't dispute your point. Plus, the cost to trade revenue due to closing these routes for years of course. --- System error, signature not found. <cite>Mussurana posted [p:957875632] in Suez Canal... [t:79652728]...</cite> <quote>Duncanwii posted... </cite> <quote>It would actually cost more because of inflation over 100 years.</quote>I was thinking in real terms, but I don't dispute your point. Plus, the cost to trade revenue due to closing these routes for years of course. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ScazarMeltex 09/09/21 9:14:22 AM #22:	DiScOrD tHe LuNaTiC posted... It's 673 feet wide, with a maximum allowed beam (ship width) of 254 feet wide. The problem is those ships can be much longer than they are wide. I can't understand why they don't have a tug fleet to assist ships that are in distress (loss of power, navigational failure, etc). Because building a fleet of ships that might get used once or twice a year isn't profitable. --- "If you wish to converse with me define your terms" Voltaire <cite>ScazarMeltex posted [p:957875689] in Suez Canal... [t:79652728]...</cite> <quote>DiScOrD tHe LuNaTiC posted... </cite> <quote>It's 673 feet wide, with a maximum allowed beam (ship width) of 254 feet wide. The problem is those ships can be much longer than they are wide. I can't understand why they don't have a tug fleet to assist ships that are in distress (loss of power, navigational failure, etc).</quote>Because building a fleet of ships that might get used once or twice a year isn't profitable. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kaldrenthebold 09/09/21 9:18:43 AM #23:	Flauros posted... If this canal is the literal key to worldwide import/export, why dont they invest the time and money into digging another one next to it? From the article: The canal authority is working on a multi-billion dollar project to widen sections of the canal in the hope that it can prevent large ships becoming blocked again. --- http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u223/chocolateFRESH/arts/kraid.png - Thanks GP cosmonaut! https://imgur.com/TuJWAR8 <cite>Kaldrenthebold posted [p:957875773] in Suez Canal... [t:79652728]...</cite> <quote>Flauros posted... </cite> <quote>If this canal is the literal key to worldwide import/export, why dont they invest the time and money into digging another one next to it?</quote> From the article: The canal authority is working on a multi-billion dollar project to widen sections of the canal in the hope that it can prevent large ships becoming blocked again. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
amgoamgo 09/09/21 9:19:00 AM #24:	A man, a plan, a canal, Suez <cite>amgoamgo posted [p:957875781] in Suez Canal... [t:79652728]...</cite> <quote>A man, a plan, a canal, Suez </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CADE FOSTER 09/09/21 9:23:23 AM #25:	So how bout the world bands together and make an alternate route <cite>CADE FOSTER posted [p:957875888] in Suez Canal... [t:79652728]...</cite> <quote>So how bout the world bands together and make an alternate route </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mussurana 09/09/21 9:27:51 AM #26:	CADE FOSTER posted... So how bout the world bands together and make an alternate route Um... the canals are already where they need to be? Suez to avoid going around Africa, Panama for South America. They were hugely impressive engineering achievements for their day. It's also a diplomatic challenge naturally, this isn't the 19th century anymore. The Royal Navy won't send in a gunboat because the natives object to you digging thorough their country these days ;) --- System error, signature not found. <cite>Mussurana posted [p:957875986] in Suez Canal... [t:79652728]...</cite> <quote>CADE FOSTER posted... </cite> <quote>So how bout the world bands together and make an alternate route</quote>Um... the canals are already where they need to be? Suez to avoid going around Africa, Panama for South America. They were hugely impressive engineering achievements for their day. It's also a diplomatic challenge naturally, this isn't the 19th century anymore. The Royal Navy won't send in a gunboat because the natives object to you digging thorough their country these days ;) </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mustachedmystic 09/09/21 9:27:51 AM #27:	CADE FOSTER posted... So how bout the world bands together and make an alternate route We are, by pumping trillions of tons of CO2 into the atmosphere. Soon enough cargo ships will be navigating an ice free artic. --- Vegy is a 30 year old man, who's pretending to be a 60 year old woman that likes to act like a 57 year old man that pretends to be a horny 16 year old boy. <cite>mustachedmystic posted [p:957875987] in Suez Canal... [t:79652728]...</cite> <quote>CADE FOSTER posted... </cite> <quote>So how bout the world bands together and make an alternate route</quote>We are, by pumping trillions of tons of CO2 into the atmosphere. Soon enough cargo ships will be navigating an ice free artic. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DeadBankerDream 09/09/21 9:28:30 AM #28:	Mussurana posted... I was thinking in real terms, but I don't dispute your point. You should dispute it. It was moronic. --- "That thick shaft that causes women to shudder!" <cite>DeadBankerDream posted [p:957876001] in Suez Canal... [t:79652728]...</cite> <quote>Mussurana posted... </cite> <quote>I was thinking in real terms, but I don't dispute your point.</quote>You should dispute it. It was moronic. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mussurana 09/09/21 9:31:42 AM #29:	DeadBankerDream posted... You should dispute it. It was moronic. I know what you mean, there's a complex relationship with historical currency values, inflation, and actual buying power. But it's CE chap, can't be bothered to think that hard ;) --- System error, signature not found. <cite>Mussurana posted [p:957876064] in Suez Canal... [t:79652728]...</cite> <quote>DeadBankerDream posted... </cite> <quote>You should dispute it. It was moronic.</quote>I know what you mean, there's a complex relationship with historical currency values, inflation, and actual buying power. But it's CE chap, can't be bothered to think that hard ;) </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DarthWendy 09/09/21 9:35:49 AM #30:	Njolk posted... Oh no how will the cycle of constant western consumption continue?? What if people can't buy things for a week?? --- Ave Caesar, Rosae Rosam et Spiritus Rex ! - Voila, ca ne veut absolument rien dire mais l'effet reste le meme https://imgur.com/NtyKYwI <cite>DarthWendy posted [p:957876155] in Suez Canal... [t:79652728]...</cite> <quote>Njolk posted... </cite> <quote>Oh no how will the cycle of constant western consumption continue?? What if people can't buy things for a week??</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mussurana 09/09/21 9:38:25 AM #31:	DarthWendy posted... "Every society is 3 meals away from chaos." Vladimir Lenin. Maybe not 100% true, but the man had a point. --- System error, signature not found. <cite>Mussurana posted [p:957876200] in Suez Canal... [t:79652728]...</cite> <quote>DarthWendy posted... </cite> <quote></quote>"Every society is 3 meals away from chaos." Vladimir Lenin. Maybe not 100% true, but the man had a point. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TKDBoy1889 09/09/21 9:39:20 AM #32:	Njolk posted... Oh no how will the cycle of constant western consumption continue?? What if people can't buy things for a week?? You do realize that it's not just unnecessary stuff that comes from around the world, right? A lot of essential goods could get held up whenever this happens. <cite>TKDBoy1889 posted [p:957876219] in Suez Canal... [t:79652728]...</cite> <quote>Njolk posted... </cite> <quote>Oh no how will the cycle of constant western consumption continue?? What if people can't buy things for a week??</quote>You do realize that it's not just unnecessary stuff that comes from around the world, right? A lot of essential goods could get held up whenever this happens. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kaldrenthebold 09/09/21 9:44:16 AM #33:	Njolk posted... Oh no how will the cycle of constant western consumption continue?? What if people can't buy things for a week?? Also this is an awful take. --- http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u223/chocolateFRESH/arts/kraid.png - Thanks GP cosmonaut! https://imgur.com/TuJWAR8 <cite>Kaldrenthebold posted [p:957876328] in Suez Canal... [t:79652728]...</cite> <quote>Njolk posted... </cite> <quote>Oh no how will the cycle of constant western consumption continue?? What if people can't buy things for a week??</quote> Also this is an awful take. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mustachedmystic 09/09/21 9:45:05 AM #34:	TKDBoy1889 posted... You do realize that it's not just unnecessary stuff that comes from around the world, right? A lot of essential goods could get held up whenever this happens. And it's not just the west that is dependent. China imports a lot of food. --- Vegy is a 30 year old man, who's pretending to be a 60 year old woman that likes to act like a 57 year old man that pretends to be a horny 16 year old boy. <cite>mustachedmystic posted [p:957876344] in Suez Canal... [t:79652728]...</cite> <quote>TKDBoy1889 posted... </cite> <quote>You do realize that it's not just unnecessary stuff that comes from around the world, right? A lot of essential goods could get held up whenever this happens.</quote>And it's not just the west that is dependent. China imports a lot of food. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Returning_CEmen 09/09/21 9:53:43 AM #35:	I wonder if they are purposely doing this now to drive up prices --- Genius, Thousandaire, Playboy, Philanthropist <cite>Returning_CEmen posted [p:957876529] in Suez Canal... [t:79652728]...</cite> <quote>I wonder if they are purposely doing this now to drive up prices </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mussurana 09/09/21 9:59:07 AM #36:	Returning_CEmen posted... I wonder if they are purposely doing this now to drive up prices Doubt it, Suez is tricky, but getting your ship stuck is not something any Captain or crew wants on their record. --- System error, signature not found. <cite>Mussurana posted [p:957876640] in Suez Canal... [t:79652728]...</cite> <quote>Returning_CEmen posted... </cite> <quote>I wonder if they are purposely doing this now to drive up prices </quote>Doubt it, Suez is tricky, but getting your ship stuck is not something any Captain or crew wants on their record. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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