Somali Pirates hijack ship with 20 Americans onboard; Are your loins girded? (suspect, death)
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2.Bouncing in a dingy on the ocean, trying to hold a rifle still on water to aim it?
3. Try shooting a rifle from a boat sometime, you will then, "get it".
4. Too much of a chance of killing the captain.
Okay, boat has a cover --- makes sense for no snipers. Thanks
Do those big naval vessels bob around in the water much? I'm thinking the targets would bob around in their small boat but I didn't think the big ships did. I've never been on a large ship.
Okay, boat has a cover --- makes sense for no snipers. Thanks
Do those big naval vessels bob around in the water much? I'm thinking the targets would bob around in their small boat but I didn't think the big ships did. I've never been on a large ship.
Well, the life boat bobs and, since the boat has a cover, I don't see how anyone could get a shot off, without causing harm to the captain.
There was a rescue attempt, but our sailors were fired upon by the so called pirates.
I would think the best thing our forces can do right now is the waiting game.
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[SIZE=1]Posted by Jon at 4/9/2009 11:15 AM
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[SIZE=1]After maintaining his silence for two days, President Obama will soon make his first public statement about the pirate attack upon an U.S.-flagged vessel off the Horn of Africa. After several inquiries and a few well-placed bribes, Exurban League has received an early transcript of the President's remarks: [/SIZE] [SIZE=1][/SIZE]
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[SIZE=1]Good evening. As you know, early yesterday, Somali-based pirates attacked the Maersk Alabama, a freighter carrying relief supplies to Kenya. While we do not yet know all the details, the Alabama's crew re-took control of the vessel and forced the pirates off the ship.
Since the pirates are still holding the captain, I have sent FBI negotiators to facilitate his safe and speedy release. I assure his friends and family that I will not stop until this man-made disaster is resolved in a peaceful, tolerant and ecologically-sound manner.
Obviously, this incident has raised many concerns among Americans. There have been calls for justice and even violence against the misguided perpetrators. But such an emotional reaction has led to the disparagement of entire groups with which we are unfamiliar. We have seen this throughout history.
For too long, America has been too dismissive of the proud culture and invaluable contributions of the Pirate Community. Whether it is their pioneering work with prosthetics, husbandry of tropical birds or fanciful fashion sense, America owes a deep debt to Pirates.
The past eight years have shown a failure to appreciate the historic role of these noble seafarers. Instead of celebrating their entreprenuerial spirit and seeking to partner with them to meet common challenges, there have been times where America has shown arrogance and been dismissive, even derisive.
Some of us wonder if our current Overseas Contingency Operation would even be needed had the last administration not been so quick to label Pirates as "thieves," "terrorists" and worse. Such swashbucklaphobia can lead to tragic results, as we have seen this week.
To address this issue, I have instructed Vice President Joe Biden to create a cabinet-level Czar of Pirate Outreach and Buccaneer Interrelation. In addition, June 1-7 has been designated as Pirate Awareness Week, during which all federal buildings will fly the Jolly Roger and sponsor sensitivity training. Thankfully, my American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will fund free grog and hard tack for all attendees.
Finally, to all pirates listening to international broadcasts, shortwave services and ship-to-shore radio, let me say this:
Ahoy, me regret arr relationship has set sail in a scurvy manner. Arr people share many mutual 'alues and concerns on t' raging main. Perchance, could ye handsomely release the cap'n o' the ship and I assure that no harm will come t' ye or ye hearties. Let us smite t' reset button and launch our seabond on a new pegleg. Savvy? Godspeed t' ye and t' ye beauties. Aye, me parrot concurs.[/SIZE]
eat satire:
What will barry do? Pay them off? Ignore it? Go hide under the covers?
Well, you can ungird your loins now...they're safe.
See, Jane,see! See how Obama did exactly the right thing. He let the expert negotiators handle the situation. He did not start a war over it, only the bad guys got killed, he didn't nuke anyone,...see how THINKING and negotiating WORK!!!!
Well, you can ungird your loins now...they're safe.
See, Jane,see! See how Obama did exactly the right thing. He let the expert negotiators handle the situation. He did not start a war over it, only the bad guys got killed, he didn't nuke anyone,...see how THINKING and negotiating WORK!!!!
pssssst. op has mysteriously disappeared. maybe those loins are still girded? LOL
I wouldn't have anything to say if I put my foot in my mouth either.
Ahhh... we should run down to downtown Minneapolis/St. Paul and riot, just like the African Americans do every time a white cop arrests a black guy. You know that part of town where all the resettled Somalis are?
Well, you can ungird your loins now...they're safe.
See, Jane,see! See how Obama did exactly the right thing. He let the expert negotiators handle the situation. He did not start a war over it, only the bad guys got killed, he didn't nuke anyone,...see how THINKING and negotiating WORK!!!!
Pffft. Wouldn't doubt he orchestrated the whole thing, LOL! One big show.
I think I watched a special report on CNN that profiled some of these large ships.
The ships are equipped with large water cannons and they even grease the handrails and boarding steps to try to deter being boarded, but, I guess this isn't enough.
I'm in agreement with what another poster said earlier, they need RPG's, 50 cal. machine guns, and a well trained vigilent security forces aboard these ships.
Well, don't know if I agree with just letting them shoot machine guns at will. But something is needed.
I still maintain we should just get off oil and other mid-east/African commodities and boycott that entire part of the planet.
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