[Raster Man]

With the captain swimming away from the boat, why weren't the pirates blown away? The Navy is either not watching too closely or they are under orders not to use deadly force.

[Star Traveler]

Well, it’s Black Hawk Down for Obama...

[Regulator]

The President is probably very upset with this uppity Captain at the moment for doing something so terrible.

After all, he's supposed to be a good little Dhimmi and kneel down before his Muslim thug captors and ask their forgiveness for all the arrogance of the Great Satan.

[himno hero]

Perhaps he was attempting to swim towards the US navy.

To me, the situation speaks loudly; he would much rather go it alone risking sharks and pirates than wait on Barry’s new Uncle Sam to intervene.

[keats5]

What a shame! The captain was probably sure that once he made his move we would make ours.

And we let him down.

He must feel so alone.

[Marie2]

Man, did we drop the ball. This is awful.

[Matchett-PI]

Exurban League: Obama Reaches Out to 'Moderate' Pirate Community

"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.... 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 full text of Obama statement can be found at that outpost of sanity deep in our southwestern wastes ..." HERE

[Leg Olam]

The Navy also is reported to have supplied the pirates with food and batteries. Why didn’t they put some powerful sedatives in the food? Someone isn’t thinking or is awful dumb.

[LADY J]

"With the captain swimming away from the boat, why weren't the pirates blown away? The Navy is either not watching too closely or they are under orders not to use deadly force."

My guess is that the military is under orders not to use deadly force!!

We have a bunch of appeasers in the White House controlling this hostage crisis.

[gaijin]

Hmm...President that trusts dictators, apoligizes for the US, who raises taxes, and now we have a MUZZIE HOSTAGE CRISIS....!

Who does this remind you of....?!

[DesertRhino]

Maybe we can get the Indian Navy to intervene for us,,they are pretty agressive with pirates. Like outsourcing!

[Conservative Vermont Vet]

With the captain swimming away from the boat, why weren't the pirates blown away? The Navy is either not watching too closely or they are under orders not to use deadly force.

EXACTLY!!!

From the report, it is obvious the NAVY in the vicinity were aware of his attempt to escape, including the fact that he somehow managed to jump into the water.

THEREFORE, why did not the NAVY have plans for just such a contingency? And if there were SEALS on the scene (AND THERE DAMNED WELL SHOULD HAVE BEEN) why were they not turned loose at that very moment to "TAKE OUT THE BAD GUYS?"

One sharpshooting sniper, with night-vision capabilities, could have taken all 4 out in a matter of seconds, especially, after the scumbags had seen the head of one of their compatriots explode, which at the very least, would have "distracted" the rest.

There's something rotten in Denmark!!!