OT: Eating Gulf seafood?

[NotCranky]

[quote=jstoesz]But that was gold Russell…what were you implying?

It was probably better to bring that comment back though.[/quote]
O.K. ,,,,all I was saying was that the cognitive dissonance belongs to Jame’s mother…or some things are hard for a mother to admit.

[davelj]

The reality is that the Gulf only supplies a very small percentage of US seafood – well below 5%, maybe 2%-3% if memory serves. And maybe 6% of all US shrimp.

Most of the shrimp – even in New Orleans – comes from Asia. A lot of the fish – and 100% of catfish – come from farms that aren’t actually in the Gulf itself (although in the region). And a lot of fish come from Asian fish farms as well.

I don’t know about crabs and oysters… I think most of New Orleans’ supply of these is local, so I’d think a decent amount comes from the Gulf itself.

My point is that if you sit down at Galatoire’s and order a seafood platter (which I suggest, by the way), a relatively small percentage of what shows up on your plate will actually be from the Gulf of Mexico.

[davelj]

The reality is that the Gulf only supplies a very small percentage of US seafood – well below 5%, maybe 2%-3% if memory serves. And maybe 6% of all US shrimp.

Most of the shrimp – even in New Orleans – comes from Asia. A lot of the fish – and 100% of catfish – come from farms that aren’t actually in the Gulf itself (although in the region). And a lot of fish come from Asian fish farms as well.

I don’t know about crabs and oysters… I think most of New Orleans’ supply of these is local, so I’d think a decent amount comes from the Gulf itself.

My point is that if you sit down at Galatoire’s and order a seafood platter (which I suggest, by the way), a relatively small percentage of what shows up on your plate will actually be from the Gulf of Mexico.

[davelj]

The reality is that the Gulf only supplies a very small percentage of US seafood – well below 5%, maybe 2%-3% if memory serves. And maybe 6% of all US shrimp.

Most of the shrimp – even in New Orleans – comes from Asia. A lot of the fish – and 100% of catfish – come from farms that aren’t actually in the Gulf itself (although in the region). And a lot of fish come from Asian fish farms as well.

I don’t know about crabs and oysters… I think most of New Orleans’ supply of these is local, so I’d think a decent amount comes from the Gulf itself.

My point is that if you sit down at Galatoire’s and order a seafood platter (which I suggest, by the way), a relatively small percentage of what shows up on your plate will actually be from the Gulf of Mexico.

[davelj]

The reality is that the Gulf only supplies a very small percentage of US seafood – well below 5%, maybe 2%-3% if memory serves. And maybe 6% of all US shrimp.

Most of the shrimp – even in New Orleans – comes from Asia. A lot of the fish – and 100% of catfish – come from farms that aren’t actually in the Gulf itself (although in the region). And a lot of fish come from Asian fish farms as well.

I don’t know about crabs and oysters… I think most of New Orleans’ supply of these is local, so I’d think a decent amount comes from the Gulf itself.

My point is that if you sit down at Galatoire’s and order a seafood platter (which I suggest, by the way), a relatively small percentage of what shows up on your plate will actually be from the Gulf of Mexico.

[davelj]

The reality is that the Gulf only supplies a very small percentage of US seafood – well below 5%, maybe 2%-3% if memory serves. And maybe 6% of all US shrimp.

Most of the shrimp – even in New Orleans – comes from Asia. A lot of the fish – and 100% of catfish – come from farms that aren’t actually in the Gulf itself (although in the region). And a lot of fish come from Asian fish farms as well.

I don’t know about crabs and oysters… I think most of New Orleans’ supply of these is local, so I’d think a decent amount comes from the Gulf itself.

My point is that if you sit down at Galatoire’s and order a seafood platter (which I suggest, by the way), a relatively small percentage of what shows up on your plate will actually be from the Gulf of Mexico.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

[quote=Russell]It happens everytime I contemplate going back to “Rustico” with my screen name.[/quote]

Rus: You should go back to “Rustico” and I say that in all honesty (well, with maybe a smidgen of irony). That was a great handle and, given your hanging out in the bucolic great outdoors and enjoying a simple, sustainable lifestyle, it fits perfectly.

I could also suggest “Swab Jockey”, but that might get misinterpreted.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

[quote=Russell]It happens everytime I contemplate going back to “Rustico” with my screen name.[/quote]

Rus: You should go back to “Rustico” and I say that in all honesty (well, with maybe a smidgen of irony). That was a great handle and, given your hanging out in the bucolic great outdoors and enjoying a simple, sustainable lifestyle, it fits perfectly.

I could also suggest “Swab Jockey”, but that might get misinterpreted.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

[quote=Russell]It happens everytime I contemplate going back to “Rustico” with my screen name.[/quote]

Rus: You should go back to “Rustico” and I say that in all honesty (well, with maybe a smidgen of irony). That was a great handle and, given your hanging out in the bucolic great outdoors and enjoying a simple, sustainable lifestyle, it fits perfectly.

I could also suggest “Swab Jockey”, but that might get misinterpreted.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

[quote=Russell]It happens everytime I contemplate going back to “Rustico” with my screen name.[/quote]

Rus: You should go back to “Rustico” and I say that in all honesty (well, with maybe a smidgen of irony). That was a great handle and, given your hanging out in the bucolic great outdoors and enjoying a simple, sustainable lifestyle, it fits perfectly.

I could also suggest “Swab Jockey”, but that might get misinterpreted.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

[quote=Russell]It happens everytime I contemplate going back to “Rustico” with my screen name.[/quote]

Rus: You should go back to “Rustico” and I say that in all honesty (well, with maybe a smidgen of irony). That was a great handle and, given your hanging out in the bucolic great outdoors and enjoying a simple, sustainable lifestyle, it fits perfectly.

I could also suggest “Swab Jockey”, but that might get misinterpreted.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

[quote=jstoesz]Allan, I fixed it for you!

[quote=Allan from Fallbrook]

He’s now added Reductio Ad *Hilarium* to his bag of tricks.[/quote]

I fear that it is unintentional though.

I did appreciate the combination of latin and hitler, I had no idea it was a real term. outstanding![/quote]

J: Yup, in speech and debate it holds even less water than red herrings, strawmen or ad hominem. When you fire the Hitler shot, its pretty much an admission that you’ve lost.

For someone who isn’t skilled in argument or reasoning, you’ll notice pretty consistent use of ad hominem (“You’re an idiot; You’re retarded”), along with the use of non-credible sources, and specious “facts”.

BigGubment employs a hit-and-run style, and you’ll notice never responds with actual facts or a reasoned argument. He can’t.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

[quote=jstoesz]Allan, I fixed it for you!

[quote=Allan from Fallbrook]

He’s now added Reductio Ad *Hilarium* to his bag of tricks.[/quote]

I fear that it is unintentional though.

I did appreciate the combination of latin and hitler, I had no idea it was a real term. outstanding![/quote]

J: Yup, in speech and debate it holds even less water than red herrings, strawmen or ad hominem. When you fire the Hitler shot, its pretty much an admission that you’ve lost.

For someone who isn’t skilled in argument or reasoning, you’ll notice pretty consistent use of ad hominem (“You’re an idiot; You’re retarded”), along with the use of non-credible sources, and specious “facts”.

BigGubment employs a hit-and-run style, and you’ll notice never responds with actual facts or a reasoned argument. He can’t.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

[quote=jstoesz]Allan, I fixed it for you!

[quote=Allan from Fallbrook]

He’s now added Reductio Ad *Hilarium* to his bag of tricks.[/quote]

I fear that it is unintentional though.

I did appreciate the combination of latin and hitler, I had no idea it was a real term. outstanding![/quote]

J: Yup, in speech and debate it holds even less water than red herrings, strawmen or ad hominem. When you fire the Hitler shot, its pretty much an admission that you’ve lost.

For someone who isn’t skilled in argument or reasoning, you’ll notice pretty consistent use of ad hominem (“You’re an idiot; You’re retarded”), along with the use of non-credible sources, and specious “facts”.

BigGubment employs a hit-and-run style, and you’ll notice never responds with actual facts or a reasoned argument. He can’t.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

[quote=jstoesz]Allan, I fixed it for you!

[quote=Allan from Fallbrook]

He’s now added Reductio Ad *Hilarium* to his bag of tricks.[/quote]

I fear that it is unintentional though.

I did appreciate the combination of latin and hitler, I had no idea it was a real term. outstanding![/quote]

J: Yup, in speech and debate it holds even less water than red herrings, strawmen or ad hominem. When you fire the Hitler shot, its pretty much an admission that you’ve lost.

For someone who isn’t skilled in argument or reasoning, you’ll notice pretty consistent use of ad hominem (“You’re an idiot; You’re retarded”), along with the use of non-credible sources, and specious “facts”.

BigGubment employs a hit-and-run style, and you’ll notice never responds with actual facts or a reasoned argument. He can’t.

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