tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441020117205433950.post7329162199182962811..comments2023-11-04T23:31:40.392-10:00Comments on got windmills?: THAT DOG NEVER DID HUNTAndy Parxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15398587036690312685noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441020117205433950.post-8518074296112046352009-06-29T17:17:56.018-10:002009-06-29T17:17:56.018-10:00nope.
http://www.austal.com/index.cfm?objectid=05...nope.<br /><br />http://www.austal.com/index.cfm?objectid=053DD263-65BF-EBC1-297F54963C45DCD4<br /><br />Similar to the Austal-built “WestPac Express” operated by the US Marines for the past seven years, the JHSV will be capable of transporting troops and their equipment, supporting humanitarian relief efforts, operating in shallow waters and reaching speeds in excess of 35 knots fully loaded. The vessels will be a joint-use platform operated by both the United States Army and Navy.<br /><br />WestPac Express:<br /><br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Westpac_Express_(HSV-4676)<br /><br />built in 2001. There's the test bed. Same size/shape<br /><br />Hate the ferry all you want, I'm on board. But the military paranoia always smelled like a Conspiracy Theorist's wet dream. There was no need to sneak around to fund anything military in the Bush era. He had carte blanche to waste as much as he wanted. Pork for Lott and the boy's in Pascagoula survives Occams razor IMO. Your theory doesn't.Blahblahblahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14555036430493979079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441020117205433950.post-87803729266538636062009-06-27T12:34:43.603-10:002009-06-27T12:34:43.603-10:00Just to clarify, Andy, my comment was made in refe...Just to clarify, Andy, my comment was made in reference to Noyer Biz' comment, not your post.Joan Conrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441020117205433950.post-68703652764784886252009-06-26T13:39:40.594-10:002009-06-26T13:39:40.594-10:00It seems you've confused the Littoral Combat S...It seems you've confused the Littoral Combat Ship with the Joint High Speed Vessel.Joan Conrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441020117205433950.post-28864950006687901202009-06-25T10:57:33.858-10:002009-06-25T10:57:33.858-10:00Bit of a fractured fairy tale. Austal ha already ...Bit of a fractured fairy tale. Austal ha already built similar ferries for Mediterranean service. They also had the design contract for the Littoral Combat vessel before the HSF construction began.(May 2004 vs June 2004) And then the construction contract long before the Alakai was finished. (Oct 2005 vs 2006)<br /><br />Just what is the purpose of "demonstrating" via the HSF if you've already got the contract to build the military vessel in hand, plan to start work before the HSF launches and have no funding issues for the military contract? <br /><br />"Construction of the first ferry has been underway since June 2004 at Austal's Mobile, Alabama shipyard based on initial funding from Hawaii Superferry and a strategic decision by Austal to advance work on the structure in order to develop the workforce in readiness for the US Navy's Littoral Combat Ship order"<br /><br />from Austal's website. You might argue they are dishonest, but the dates are a matter of public record. Getting the workforce hired and ready is a bit different than using the HSF as a lever to get the military contracts as Joan keeps claiming. The conclusion is drawn to fit the bias rather than the facts.<br /><br />This was about pork in Trent Lott's backyard. These shipyards are basically in his hometown. As usual, the simpler explanation fits better.Blahblahblahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14555036430493979079noreply@blogger.com