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Old 01-25-2012, 08:37 AM
 
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That's the job those extremely brave and extremely skilled operators sign up for, and they know it....
Absolutely, and my hat's off to them, but it's quite unusual to use them for this type of mission.
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Old 01-25-2012, 08:43 AM
 
Location: Eastern NC
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I have a problem risking lives of soldiers to save silly idealistic people who willingly go to a war zone known for kidnapping, pirating and Islamic fundamentalism.

I'm just glad no Navy SEAL was killed.
What is so silly and idealistic about people wanting to help those who need the most help?
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Old 01-25-2012, 08:48 AM
 
Location: East Lansing, MI
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Absolutely, and my hat's off to them, but it's quite unusual to use them for this type of mission.

SEALs, specifically or the military in general?
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Old 01-25-2012, 08:57 AM
 
Location: Earth
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Absolutely, and my hat's off to them, but it's quite unusual to use them for this type of mission.
Don't know much about what the special forces of any branch of the military does, do you?
There are black ops occurring more than what you hear about.

Because you're not aware, things aren't occurring?
Really?
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Old 01-25-2012, 08:58 AM
 
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Perish the thought!

No, I'm suggesting that if it was you or me being held hostage, we'd still be there.
Even if the US military doesn't send armed soldiers to rescue all ordinary Americans in foreign hostage situations, the State Department does expend time and effort trying to secure their release.

The diplomatic approach would not be so feasible with pirates in Somalia, however.
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Old 01-25-2012, 08:58 AM
 
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All this while giving a SOTUA!

Isn't he marvelous!?
Wipe your eyes. Eventually, a military operation is going to go FUBAR, and you & yours will get to crow about "amateur hour in the White House" or somesuch.
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Old 01-25-2012, 09:02 AM
 
Location: By the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea
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They also took out bin Laden, but you seem willing to give credit to 0-blamea for that. Wonder why?
Maybe they're just following the popular model of St Ronnie single-handedly tearing down the Berlin Wall?
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Old 01-25-2012, 09:03 AM
 
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I have a problem risking lives of soldiers to save silly idealistic people who willingly go to a war zone known for kidnapping, pirating and Islamic fundamentalism.

I'm just glad no Navy SEAL was killed.
+1 , thats the way I see it.
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Old 01-25-2012, 09:03 AM
 
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It's not like he stood on a deck of an aircraft carrier with a big MISSION ACCOMPLISHED banner behind him

But... he said "Do it!"
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Old 01-25-2012, 09:06 AM
 
Location: Rational World Park
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All this while giving a SOTUA!

Isn't he marvelous!?
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