Maybe it's me, but this seems like a story that tbe media should be covering more? I just find it odd there seems to be a lot of silence about it.
I am sure the dept of health and human services will organize a swim tomorrow to draw attention to it.
I know nothing about it, but I'm certain a DEI hire is to blame.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 16, 2026, 07:20:31 AMMaybe it's me, but this seems like a story that tbe media should be covering more? I just find it odd there seems to be a lot of silence about it.
Nobody gives a sh!t.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 16, 2026, 07:20:31 AMMaybe it's me, but this seems like a story that tbe media should be covering more? I just find it odd there seems to be a lot of silence about it.
Why? We don't care about the environment anymore
Quote from: jesmu84 on February 16, 2026, 01:13:54 PMWhy? We don't care about the environment anymore
This is true. I mean...environment? That's
SO 2025.
I just took the catalytic converter off my car. Next step? Throwing fluorescent lights in the trash.
Down with tyranny!
Maryland's guv Wes Moore is poo-pooing Trump's accusation that the feds were not informed about the spillage in time to repair the line. Moore is shoving Trump's crap right back into his face. The whole thing really stinks. I guess "brownout" doesn't always mean electricity voltage that is low. At least it is water borne. If it was in the air if could hit the fan blades of the wind turbines.
If this had happened in the spring or summer it would be a bigger story. Regardless, it could take them a year to fix this and it will destroy a lot of wildlife. Not to mention summer activities on the Potomac. Do not under any circumstances have your dogs near that water if you're a Scooper in the DC/VA/Maryland area. And do not eat crab cakes or blue crab. I would also buy bottled water even though local authorities say it's fine. Protect your pets and be safe.
Toss some manatees into the river to soak up the toxins
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on February 16, 2026, 06:39:08 PMMaryland's guv Wes Moore is poo-pooing Trump's accusation that the feds were not informed about the spillage in time to repair the line. Moore is shoving Trump's crap right back into his face. The whole thing really stinks. I guess "brownout" doesn't always mean electricity voltage that is low. At least it is water borne. If it was in the air if could hit the fan blades of the wind turbines.
When you dump in your Depends, do you put it the toilet or does the whole thing get placed in the trash?
I'd be extremely careful threatening, ridiculing, besmirching, or even intimating a scintilla of harm on our tremendous manatee population. And that goes for all of our wonderful marine mammals. Many of you have lost your way and have unusually poor character. And if you're trying to be funny or sarcastic, that won't save you either. We simply must respect the manatee population and their greatness as they patrol various waterways.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 16, 2026, 06:47:30 PMRegardless, it could take them a year to fix this and it will destroy a lot of wildlife.
I'd pump the brakes on fretting on this, I'm not seeing vast wildlife harm yet. This wasn't a chemical spill or dump, sewage is disgusting and harmful to humans, but its nearly totally organic in makeup and will be broken down naturally over time. Water being undrinkable/harmful to humans/domestic pets is still a ways away from wiping out wildlife.
Doesn't excuse any of it or make it any less disastrous, just useful to keep the proper framing.
My BIL who lives in the area said his brother, who is a HUGE angler, is upset about the potential to not be able to eat his catch for awhile, but not concerned about damage to the actual fishing aspect in the area.
Why is it poor character to point out that those fat a$$ manatees could store a bunch of the waste in their blubber and clean up the water for the much more useful and delicious creatures there?
It's not too late for manatees to make amends and help the world
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 17, 2026, 01:17:55 PMI'd be extremely careful threatening, ridiculing, besmirching, or even intimating a scintilla of harm on our tremendous manatee population. And that goes for all of our wonderful marine mammals. Many of you have lost your way and have unusually poor character. And if you're trying to be funny or sarcastic, that won't save you either. We simply must respect the manatee population and their greatness as they patrol various waterways.
Tiresome schtick
Quote from: Shaka Shart on February 17, 2026, 01:32:46 PMWhy is it poor character to point out that those fat a$$ manatees could store a bunch of the waste in their blubber and clean up the water for the much more useful and delicious creatures there?
It's not too late for manatees to make amends and help the world
They're naturally hefty and that's fine.
That waste would be death, stop attacking them.
Quote from: JWags85 on February 17, 2026, 01:26:15 PMI'd pump the brakes on fretting on this, I'm not seeing vast wildlife harm yet. This wasn't a chemical spill or dump, sewage is disgusting and harmful to humans, but its nearly totally organic in makeup and will be broken down naturally over time. Water being undrinkable/harmful to humans/domestic pets is still a ways away from wiping out wildlife.
Doesn't excuse any of it or make it any less disastrous, just useful to keep the proper framing.
My BIL who lives in the area said his brother, who is a HUGE angler, is upset about the potential to not be able to eat his catch for awhile, but not concerned about damage to the actual fishing aspect in the area.
I'd say it's tbd. A friend of mine who's an an environmental engineer isn't as confident as your angler buddy.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 17, 2026, 06:38:26 PMI'd say it's tbd. A friend of mine who's an an environmental engineer isn't as confident as your angler buddy.
Mugs. What's your opinion on what our country's current policy agenda is toward the environment?
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 17, 2026, 06:33:16 PMThey're naturally hefty and that's fine.
That waste would be death, stop attacking them.
Everything appears naturally hefty to you I assume
Quote from: jesmu84 on February 17, 2026, 07:07:53 PMMugs. What's your opinion on what our country's current policy agenda is toward the environment?
Piss poor. We've done a terrible job for years and years and Republicans have been worse. But to make serous impact we would have to essentially change our way of life.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on February 17, 2026, 07:17:08 PMEverything appears naturally hefty to you I assume
Manatees are very similar to Newfies and St. Bernard's. They're incapable of aggressive behavior and large. That's not a sin.
The problem is we routinely ignore critical infrastructure. Out of sight, like sewers, out of mind.
The broken sewer was 65 years old. When was the last time it was inspected by a licensed engineer? Did anyone put a replacement on a capital improvement budget? Or, did we assume it would last forever?
Hopefully, this break causes local and state government to reevaluate infrastructure needs. Much we did in Florida with deferred condo maintenance, state legislatures and local governments need to step up and at least do a better job of inspection and problem identification.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 17, 2026, 06:33:16 PMThey're naturally hefty and that's fine.
That waste would be death, stop attacking them.
Don't be so short with me
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 17, 2026, 07:26:21 PMManatees are very similar to Newfies and St. Bernard's. They're incapable of aggressive behavior and large. That's not a sin.
Agree. It's little schitz who are synonymous with aggressive behavior. There's a lot of truth in the Napolean Complex. Your example of Newfies and St. Bernards is spot on. They're gentle giants. Then there's the yappy, pissy little Chihuahuas.
Always spoiling for a fight about
something.
Thanks for posting this Muggsy.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on February 17, 2026, 10:25:40 PMAgree. It's little schitz who are synonymous with aggressive behavior. There's a lot of truth in the Napolean Complex. Your example of Newfies and St. Bernards is spot on. They're gentle giants. Then there's the yappy, pissy little Chihuahuas. Always spoiling for a fight about something.
Thanks for posting this Muggsy.
There is some truth to diminutive species members and hostility/aggression.
Get a pair of feuding hummingbirds if you want to see mean little buggers.
Quote from: NCMUFan on February 18, 2026, 10:12:11 AMGet a pair of feuding hummingbirds if you want to see mean little buggers.
I
saw that once! Wow! The USAF could take some pointers on aerial combat between those feisty little birds. My wife and I also saw baby hummingbirds that had just left the nest. At first, we mistook them for bumblebees.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 16, 2026, 07:20:31 AMMaybe it's me, but this seems like a story that tbe media should be covering more? I just find it odd there seems to be a lot of silence about it.
But enough about the Washington Commanders!
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on February 18, 2026, 10:51:00 AMI saw that once! Wow! The USAF could take some pointers on aerial combat between those feisty little birds. My wife and I also saw baby hummingbirds that had just left the nest. At first, we mistook them for bumblebees.
This pair keeps coming back to our home every summer. It seems their existence is to terrorize the other as much as possible.
Multiple feeders because ours are territorial defenders. Fortunately they tolerate us