Bob Barker rescues Whale Wackos from sinking Bat Boat!

In case you were wondering where yahoos like Paul Watson and the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society get the millions of dollars for their vessels, the answer is well meaning yet clueless celebrities like Bob Barker:



It's worth noting that at about the 4:45 mark, while Barker is claiming that the Japanese intentionally rammed the Adi Gil, the footage rolling to his left simutaniously refutes that statement, clearly showing the Adi Gil turning its bow into the path of the oncoming whaling vessel before impact.

Rachel Maddow goes pretty easy on Bob, which is understandable I suppose. Considering all he has done for animal rights over the decades, and perhaps because like myself, Bob Barker was a major part of Maddow's childhood. He and Mr. Rogers were probably my best friends from age three to five, the days where you first become self aware and start having memories and are plunked down in front of the T.V. when mom needs a break.

Still, I have a hard time not thinking about all the good that five million could have done in the hands of responsible charities and non profits, instead of adding to the aging hippie navy.