Don Dubuc 870 AM 2hr Special Menhaden Discussion This Morning

Don is hammering Ben on this. I’m pleasantly suprised

Ben had to play defense the entire time and didn’t sound good doing it

Don's show comes out as a podcast every week, I listen to it sometimes on apple podcasts. If I see it when it comes out I'll post here.

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Ben said “it isnt as much as you think it is” and then Don brought up the actual donations of $780k right after that. Made him and the industry look kind of dishonest.

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Im not big into politics, but its funny for politicians to say it isnt much when the average louisiana household income is like $60k. Just shows how out of touch with reality most of them are.

$780k in contributions, what a dick.

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He instead said “recreational anglers probably give way more to politicians” or something like that, which I dont think anyone believes

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That’s exactly what he said.

He also caught Ben in another gotcha moments

After Ben brought up the by-catch study saying the industry has far less by-catch than people think, Don then asked him why the industry won’t pay restitution on that by-catch like every other recreational angler would. Ben replied having to do that would effectively end the industry, which made no sense. If the by-catch is that small then the fines should be manageable. But we all know it isn’t, which is why they are so against paying restitution.

Don also asked Ben why Louisiana should be different than the rest of the gulf states that have either banned or heavily regulated the lovey industry. Ben’s direct answer was “our coast are different than theirs. That’s why.” No follow up or further elaboration.

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I was really impressed by Don. He had clearly read up on everything and was ready to go.

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Agreed. He did a great job. Came across as very reasonable too.

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Thx for posting/updating on this

Much appreciated

I can't speak for the state as a whole, but I know those in my circles have seen enough of this kinda shite to dry up contributions

There is no excuse or rationalization for decreasing the buffer zone other than monetary gain for the benefit of individuals in a positions of power

Embarrassing and disappointing. I wish I could say surprising.

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then why would the boundary get changed?

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When I learned there was a vote to decrease the buffer zone, I assumed this was a move intended to stop and satisfy those pushing for an increase.

Not in my wildest dreams did I think these idiots were that arrogant to think they could actually pull this off without major repercussions.

But here we are.

I don't care who runs against Landry in the next election. Whoever it is, they got my vote.