Rhode Island conservative Joe Trillo shipwrecked his yacht during a campaign stunt

[Miles Archer]

Joe Trillo is a conservative businessman who was a Republican state representative.

Trillo was campaigning over the weekend by flying a large banner from his 65-foot yacht, the Lady M, as he sailed by beaches blaring patriotic music.

But Trillo got too close to shore, running aground and requiring rescue by the U.S. Coast Guard.

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Trillo had claimed that he hit an unmarked rock while he was a half-mile from shore, in what should have been 14 feet of water off the Charlestown Breachway. After the mishap he said he wanted to “work with NOAA to update the charts for other boaters.”

https://www.rawstory.com/2018/07/rhode-island-conservative-gubernatorial-candidate-shipwrecks-yacht-campaign-stunt-gone-awry/

[octoberlib]

1. Wrecking your yacht to own the libs.

[ooky]

10. He can afford some more yachts

with his tax scam money.

[matt819]

2. These fuckers can't help but insult the USG

NOAA's charts failed to indicate a rock formation? And is this a NOAA responsibility?

Really? In the US? Close to shore? Bullshit.

Will anyone have the balls to correct this buffoon? Another boat captain, perhaps, citing navigation information available to all yacht captains? Will NOAA or any other appropriate agency respond or will they wring their hands in apology?

He and his captain fucked up. You know, that's fine. Shit happens. People are only human. They make mistakes. But, no, he has to fling that shit right back at the USG. Spineless. And you know something? Even if he's right (though I don't think he is), all he had to do was say thank you and be a decent human being. But these people don't have an ounce of decency, and they take their lead from the buffoon-in-chief. Independent my ass.

One more thing. 65' is only barely a yacht. It's more of a large power boat. And, in any case, I'm sure his fellow Rhode Islanders can identify with a "yacht" owner. After all, I'm sure a yacht is the preferred mode of transportation of the bulk of Rhode Islanders.

[Brother Buzz]

8. Local boaters would have told him the Charlestown beaches have experienced significant....

erosion in the last few years, shifting sandbars and exposing buried boulders. Local knowledge, and all that....

[saidsimplesimon]

3. Another Pruitt

With all his money why didn't he hire a private firm instead of taking advantage of tax payer funded resources?

[Bengus81]

4. So instead of taking responsibility and fixing the problem himself he relies on Guberment..........

to correct his fucking around out there. Funny how asshats like him and other Neo CONS love to berate those on Welfare as not trying and always relying on Government to fix their problems.

Pot meet kettle..............

[NCjack]

5. GOP asses in Congress keep cutting NOAA budget -- that's why the

nav charts are NOT updated. Glad there is some justice in that event. Wish his boat was sent to the bottom, as another unmarked wreck.

[yonder]

9. You got it!

Under fund a system resulting in it being less likely to work reliably and accurately, then blame the system when it predictably fails.

It's like putting great tires on your car, driving them long and hard to baldness, way past their replacement window, and when the blowout happens you blame the manufacturer, dealer, highway dept., etc. for their failure.

That shit don't fly.

[Lee-Lee]

6. So how much did the rescue cost taxpayers?

And was anyone else unable to get needed services from the USGC during the time because he created a totally avoidable rescue with his stunt?

[bdamomma]

7. stupid ass

nt

serves him right.

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

11. Was he making a promo video with

"Prestige Worldwide"?

[Totally Tunsie]

12. Coast Guard should make Trillo reimburse for his rescue.

His free advertising was noise pollution to the nth degree for those who were trying to escape the heat with a relaxing day at the beach. Asshole! Karma's a bitch, Joe!

His trashcans on the beach idea sucks too. You know damn well those cans would be overflowing, with seagulls ransacking the barrels and trash blowing all over the beach. Oh, did I mention someone has to pay to have disposal services empty them? Carrying out your own trash is immediate, cheaper, and gives beachgoers responsibility for their own actions.

Vote Democrat...Vote Gina.

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

13. "Tie this banner to the top of the mast," ...

"... then, hold my beer and watch this"