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It's kind of pathetic to make silly threats that everyone knows they have zero ability to carry out.
by vinaypai 3y ago
It's kind of pathetic to make silly threats that everyone knows they have zero ability to carry out.
- wkat4242 3y agoOne word: Hannibal
- JumpCrisscross 3y ago> pathetic to make silly threats The embedded threat is reducing anti-poaching enforcement and penalties, or exploring re-legalising the ivory trade with China.
- vinaypai 3y agoIf they had a ready alternative market they could just do that instead of flipping out over Germany decided what can and can't be imported into their own country.
- JumpCrisscross 3y ago> If they had a ready alternative market they could just do that Botswana is flipping out over Germany threatening their trophy hunting business. Presumably if they go full poaching/ivory, they write off that business for good. They’re trying to defend the status quo.
- aksss 3y agoSend them on a barge across the Med, and German-funded rescue boats will drop them off in Italy or other coasts in Europe. Tattoo them with "To Germany with Love" and a few might find their way there. Hannibal brought elephants over the Alps, could be a great time for reenactment filming.
- arp242 3y agoOf course it's not a serious suggestion; it's just a pointed way to state their case. And almost every country does wildlife management by killing some animals. I feel their point of "okay, so we can't do that according to you – then are you going to take care of the animals?" was well taken.