Submarine belived to have imploded

[Dr. T is an alien]

Jun 25, 2023 8:15:13 GMT -5 Zaq "That Guy" Buzzkill said:

Jun 25, 2023 2:05:14 GMT -5 EP 54 is banned from Collision said:

I'm waiting for the conspiracy theories. "Big Submarine took them out because they were doing things cheaper! Why would there have been a debris field? The shockwave detected must be from a torpedo! THey were about to discover that it wasn't an iceberg that sunk the Titanic! It was them!"

ETA: f*** me. I just did a search and that is _exactly_ what the crazies are saying. I don't know what is worse, that they came up with that, or that I just idly predicted it. I should have known, or at least googled _before_ posting.

The depths people will sink to are awful.

There have been sitting US Congressmen who made public statements laying blame squarely at Joe Biden’s feet. There have been those that say that woke policies is to blame. Hell, I’m still waiting to see dumbasses blame the deaths on the Covid vaccine.

[An Dog On An Skateboard]

Talking of sinking to new lows, I saw that the Daily Mail's newest columnist wrote a piece a couple of days ago in which he twisted this story into a way to a) trash "lefties", b) brag about himself, and c) lie.

I'd expect nothing less from that lazy, piggy eyed wanker, but still.

[Hit Girl]

Jun 25, 2023 8:15:13 GMT -5 Zaq "That Guy" Buzzkill said:

Jun 25, 2023 2:05:14 GMT -5 EP 54 is banned from Collision said:

I'm waiting for the conspiracy theories. "Big Submarine took them out because they were doing things cheaper! Why would there have been a debris field? The shockwave detected must be from a torpedo! THey were about to discover that it wasn't an iceberg that sunk the Titanic! It was them!"

ETA: f*** me. I just did a search and that is _exactly_ what the crazies are saying. I don't know what is worse, that they came up with that, or that I just idly predicted it. I should have known, or at least googled _before_ posting.

The depths people will sink to are awful.

Literally in this case.

[Rolent Tex]

Jun 25, 2023 8:41:11 GMT -5 Dr. T is an alien said:

Jun 25, 2023 8:15:13 GMT -5 Zaq "That Guy" Buzzkill said:

The depths people will sink to are awful.

There have been sitting US Congressmen who made public statements laying blame squarely at Joe Biden’s feet. There have been those that say that woke policies is to blame. Hell, I’m still waiting to see dumbasses blame the deaths on the Covid vaccine.

The submarine got a Covid shot days before they set sail.

[Beets by Schrute]

Jun 25, 2023 7:52:49 GMT -5 Dr. T is an alien said:

Jun 24, 2023 19:00:13 GMT -5 Beets by Schrute said:

Ironic isn’t it? The same type of mindset that caused Titanic’s fate.

That’s a little unfair towards White Star Lines. They didn’t skimp on the building materials and the ship carried far more lifeboats than legally required. There were mistakes made o that evening, but not because anyone cut any corners.

It was more of the arrogance of “Nothing can sink this ship. Let’s sail full speed through an ice field on a moonless night.”

[EP 54 is banned from Collision]

I feel kinda sorry for Logitech. All they did was sell some dude a controller for his PC games, then he sticks it in his craptacular submersible and a bunch of people die. They did nothing wrong! As far as we know, it performed admirably. It wasn't a load bearing game controller.

[Malcolm]

Jun 25, 2023 8:41:11 GMT -5 Dr. T is an alien said:

Jun 25, 2023 8:15:13 GMT -5 Zaq "That Guy" Buzzkill said:

The depths people will sink to are awful.

There have been sitting US Congressmen who made public statements laying blame squarely at Joe Biden’s feet. There have been those that say that woke policies is to blame. Hell, I’m still waiting to see dumbasses blame the deaths on the Covid vaccine.

5 people get crushed to death in a submarine and it's all because of... Wokeness?

The f***?

[dreidemy]

Jun 25, 2023 9:58:04 GMT -5 EP 54 is banned from Collision said:

I feel kinda sorry for Logitech. All they did was sell some dude a controller for his PC games, then he sticks it in his craptacular submersible and a bunch of people die. They did nothing wrong! As far as we know, it performed admirably. It wasn't a load bearing game controller.

I have the same controller

Its a bit old and right now its onlyu for guests and I've lost the batteries cover but its a nice controller

[Mighty Attack Tribble]

Jun 25, 2023 15:55:53 GMT -5 Malcolm said:

5 people get crushed to death in a submarine and it's all because of... Wokeness?

The f***?

Just the usual assortment of jackasses.

Spoilered for stupidity:

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{Spoiler}

I can practically feel myself getting dumber just reading all that.

[Zaq "That Guy" Buzzkill]

Jun 25, 2023 8:41:11 GMT -5 Dr. T is an alien said:

Jun 25, 2023 8:15:13 GMT -5 Zaq "That Guy" Buzzkill said:

The depths people will sink to are awful.

There have been sitting US Congressmen who made public statements laying blame squarely at Joe Biden’s feet. There have been those that say that woke policies is to blame. Hell, I’m still waiting to see dumbasses blame the deaths on the Covid vaccine.

The COVID vaccine was injected into the submarine which was actually a gay virus invented by Joe Biden in a bid to destroy the sub and take over the world.

[Mighty Attack Tribble]

TMZ have published the "death waiver", and several high profile lawyers have commented that it's about as watertight as the Titan itself, as gross negligence should not be difficult to prove given the laundry list of concerns and warnings given over the construction of the sub.

I, _____________________________________, acknowledge that I have voluntarily applied to participate in a submersible operation arranged by OceanGate Expeditions, Ltd., a company registered in The Bahamas.

I have been informed about the nature of the operation and the risks it presents, including that:

1. The operation includes activities involving subsurface vessels, surface vessels, and/or Remotely Operated Vehicles that are on, near or under the water.

2. A portion of the operation will be conducted inside an experimental submersible vessel. The experimental submersible vessel has not been approved or certified by any regulatory body and may be constructed of materials that have not been widely used in human occupied submersibles.

3. When diving below the ocean surface this vessel will be subject to extreme pressure, and any failure of the vessel while I am aboard could cause severe injury or death. I understand that I may decline to participate in any dive below the ocean surface or any activity of the operation at any time.

4. Support vessels (upon which I may board) are industrial vessels not specifically designed for passenger operations and present many hazards, including, without limitation, large/heavy objects, heavy swinging doors, and low overhangs. These could become even more hazardous in heavy seas. In addition, during the operation I may board small vessels and other equipment that could expose me to property damage, injury, disability, or death.

5. If I choose to assist in the servicing or operation of the submersible vessel, I will be exposed to risks associated with high-pressure gases, pure oxygen servicing, highvoltage electrical systems and other dangers that could lead to property damage, injury, disability, and death.

6. The operation will take place largely at a great distance from the nearest hospital or rescue personnel. If I am injured during the operation, I may not receive immediate medical attention. First aid available on the ship may not be equivalent to what is available on land.

I acknowledge that all travel in or around the water on vessels of any type, including submersibles, entails both known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical injury, disability, emotional trauma, death, harm to myself or third parties, or damage to my property. Although OceanGate Expeditions, Ltd., will take steps to provide me with adequate training, equipment, and skilled personnel, I understand that such risks simply cannot be eliminated from any operation. The risks include, without limitation: loss of footing, slips and falls on deck, particularly in inclement weather; harm from falling objects on non-passenger vessels; drowning; and malfunction or failure of the submersible (leading to death or serious injury).

Additional dangers may include the hazards of accident or illness in remote places without access to emergency medical facilities and acts of God, such as severe weather. I acknowledge that representatives of OceanGate Expeditions, Ltd., have been available to answer my questions and more fully explain to me the physical demands of the operation as well as the risks, hazards, and dangers associated with the operation. I understand that the foregoing description of these risks is not complete, and that other unanticipated, inherent risks may occur. I am voluntarily participating in the operation with full knowledge of the facts set forth above, including the described risks and unknown risks. I understand the inherent risks in the activities that will be undertaken during the operation, and I hereby assume full responsibility for all risks of property damage, injury, disability, and death.

As lawful consideration for being permitted to participate in the operation, and on behalf of myself, my heirs, assigns, personal representative, estate, and for all members of my family, including minor children, I hereby release, waive, and forever discharge OceanGate Expeditions, Ltd., and its owner (OceanGate, Inc.), officers, directors, shareholders, principals, agents, representatives, members, employees, clients, partners, subcontractors and OceanGate Foundation and all of my covolunteers (“Released Parties”) participating in the operation from all liabilities, actions, claims, demands, costs, losses, or expenses which I or my heirs, distributees, guardians, legal representatives, next of kin, or assignees may have against the Released Parties, on account of injury to myself or my property, or resulting in my death, arising out of or in any way connected with my participation in the operation, including travel, to and from the operation site.

I hereby assume full responsibility for the risk of bodily injury, disability, death, and property damage due to the negligence of any Released Party while involved in the operation.

I hereby agree to defend, indemnify, save, and hold harmless OceanGate Expeditions, Ltd., OceanGate Inc, OceanGate Foundation, and the other Released Parties from any loss, liability, damage, or costs they may incur due to any claim brought in violation of this Release.

I further agree that my participation in this operation does not give rise to an employer/employee relationship, and does not bind OceanGate Expeditions, Ltd., to provide any form of workers' compensation insurance, health insurance, or benefits.

During the operation I consent to the administration of first aid and medical treatment, which may seem reasonably advisable, in case of my injury or illness. If I am unable to consent due to unconsciousness, disorientation, or other mental incapacity, I hereby appoint the captain of the support vessel as my attorney-in-fact to consent to any treatment he or she deems advisable. I further certify that I voluntarily assume the risk of any medical or physical condition I may have.

I understand that OceanGate Expeditions, Ltd., may contract with independent contractors to provide services, including transportation, during the operation. I understand that OceanGate Expeditions, Ltd., has no control over, and accepts no responsibility for, the actions of any independent contractor involved in providing services during the operation.

I have had sufficient opportunity to read this entire document. In signing this document, I acknowledge that if I die, am hurt, or incur property damage during my participation in the Expedition, I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against OceanGate Expeditions, Ltd., OceanGate Inc, OceanGate Foundation, and the other Released Parties as a result of signing this Release. If any part of this Release is deemed unenforceable, all the parts shall be given full effect to the extent possible.

Any disputes related to or arising from either the operation or this Release shall be governed by the laws of The Bahamas. Any dispute arising from either the operation or this Release shall be resolved in the courts of The Bahamas.

THIS AGREEMENT CONSISTING OF THREE (3) PAGES IS FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY
SIGNED ON ______________________, ________.
PARTICIPANT'S SIGNATURE __________________________________________________
PARTICIPANT'S NAME ___________________________________________________
PARTICIPANT’S ADDRESS _____________________________________________________

Why would anybody get inside that thing after reading that?

[Malcolm]

Jun 25, 2023 17:07:33 GMT -5 Mighty Attack Tribble said:

Jun 25, 2023 15:55:53 GMT -5 Malcolm said:

5 people get crushed to death in a submarine and it's all because of... Wokeness?

The f***?

Just the usual assortment of jackasses.

Spoilered for stupidity:

SPOILER: Click to show

{Spoiler}{Spoiler}

I can practically feel myself getting dumber just reading all that.

These people are ghoulish morons pandering for power.

Let THAT sink.

[Hit Girl]

Jun 25, 2023 9:54:39 GMT -5 Beets by Schrute said:

Jun 25, 2023 7:52:49 GMT -5 Dr. T is an alien said:

That’s a little unfair towards White Star Lines. They didn’t skimp on the building materials and the ship carried far more lifeboats than legally required. There were mistakes made o that evening, but not because anyone cut any corners.

It was more of the arrogance of “Nothing can sink this ship. Let’s sail full speed through an ice field on a moonless night.”

In that case it was less arrogance and more like ordinary maritime procedure at the time. It took a disaster to reform the standards.

[Malcolm]

Jun 25, 2023 18:07:28 GMT -5 Malcolm said:

Jun 25, 2023 17:07:33 GMT -5 Mighty Attack Tribble said:

Just the usual assortment of jackasses.

Spoilered for stupidity:

SPOILER: Click to show

{Spoiler}{Spoiler}{Spoiler}

I can practically feel myself getting dumber just reading all that.

These people are ghoulish morons pandering for power.

Let THAT sink.

Sorry to quote my own post but a thought just occurred to me.

Those tweets are essentially imply that this disaster never would've happened if all the engineers were white dudes which.. yikes.

[Mighty Attack Tribble]

Jun 25, 2023 18:53:52 GMT -5 Malcolm said:

Those tweets are essentially imply that this disaster never would've happened if all the engineers were white dudes which.. yikes.

Considering these are the mission crews for the various dives:









Those all look mighty white to me.

The guy backpedalling to the lack of experience in the crews when he realised that OceanGate were hiring white dudes (and women) does almost make a good point, he's just twisting it to fit the "woke" narrative.

Bottom line is Rush went with "We don't hire 50 year-old white guys because 50 year-old white guys aren't inspiring" because it sounds better than "50 year-old white guys are expensive and keep telling us our sub will kill people, so we're hiring inexperienced kids on the cheap and yes men who'll do as they're told." Nothing particularly woke about that, just capitalism at its finest combined with staggering hubris.

[Natural Born Farmer]

Jun 25, 2023 18:53:52 GMT -5 Malcolm said:

Jun 25, 2023 18:07:28 GMT -5 Malcolm said:

These people are ghoulish morons pandering for power.

Let THAT sink.

Sorry to quote my own post but a thought just occurred to me.

Those tweets are essentially imply that this disaster never would've happened if all the engineers were white dudes which.. yikes.

That tweet saying "what's gross is refusing to hire competent people because of the color of their skin" is like....  SO close to understanding the point, but then still managing to completely miss it.

[Cranjis McBasketball]

Jun 25, 2023 19:24:25 GMT -5 Mighty Attack Tribble said:

Jun 25, 2023 18:53:52 GMT -5 Malcolm said:

Those tweets are essentially imply that this disaster never would've happened if all the engineers were white dudes which.. yikes.

Considering these are the mission crews for the various dives:









Those all look mighty white to me.

The guy backpedalling to the lack of experience in the crews when he realised that OceanGate were hiring white dudes (and women) does almost make a good point, he's just twisting it to fit the "woke" narrative.

Bottom line is Rush went with "We don't hire 50 year-old white guys because 50 year-old white guys aren't inspiring" because it sounds better than "50 year-old white guys are expensive and keep telling us our sub will kill people, so we're hiring inexperienced kids on the cheap and yes men who'll do as they're told." Nothing particularly woke about that, just capitalism at its finest combined with staggering hubris.

From what I have heard, black people lost their taste for the ocean after that first boat ride.

It’s a joke. I know. I know.

[Hit Girl]

Jun 25, 2023 17:07:33 GMT -5 Mighty Attack Tribble said:

Jun 25, 2023 15:55:53 GMT -5 Malcolm said:

5 people get crushed to death in a submarine and it's all because of... Wokeness?

The f***?

Just the usual assortment of jackasses.

Spoilered for stupidity:

SPOILER: Click to show

{Spoiler}{Spoiler}

I can practically feel myself getting dumber just reading all that.

Joey Marinarsehole is known for being clueless twat. Lauren Chen panders to the right wing hoping they don't notice she's not white.

[Cranjis McBasketball]

Jun 25, 2023 7:52:49 GMT -5 Dr. T is an alien said:

Jun 24, 2023 19:00:13 GMT -5 Beets by Schrute said:

Ironic isn’t it? The same type of mindset that caused Titanic’s fate.

That’s a little unfair towards White Star Lines. They didn’t skimp on the building materials and the ship carried far more lifeboats than legally required. There were mistakes made o that evening, but not because anyone cut any corners.

Leaving the keys to the crowsnest in England seems like a giant f***ing mistake.

[salz4life]

Jun 25, 2023 15:55:53 GMT -5 Malcolm said:

Jun 25, 2023 8:41:11 GMT -5 Dr. T is an alien said:

There have been sitting US Congressmen who made public statements laying blame squarely at Joe Biden’s feet. There have been those that say that woke policies is to blame. Hell, I’m still waiting to see dumbasses blame the deaths on the Covid vaccine.

5 people get crushed to death in a submarine and it's all because of... Wokeness?

The f***?

Just another example of the term "woke" being an all encompassing word for "bad" or "I disagree".