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U.S. Military Prepared to Rescue Americans On Yacht Hijacked By Somali Pirates
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| Feb. 19, 2011
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Posted on 02/19/2011 2:03:36 PM PST by La Enchiladita
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To: evaporation-plus
A “pirate czar”? I nominate the guy who plays the pirate in ‘Spongebob Square Pants”. More qualified than Adm. Mullens, the Meek.
To: EGPWS
“Shouldn’t we try a presidential bow first to keep the peace?”
If they’re going to mount a rescue operation you would think they’d keep their mouths shut about it.
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posted on
02/19/2011 3:50:31 PM PST
by
dljordan
("His father's sword he hath girded on, And his wild harp slung behind him")
To: tennmountainman
The middle of the Indian Ocean is a very long way from anywhere.
Their capture only shows the audacity and capability of the pirate state.
I suppose the UN is too busy condemning Israel or raping civilians in Africa to actually take on the pirates.
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posted on
02/19/2011 4:05:58 PM PST
by
Jacquerie
(What a government loses in moral authority will be made up with force.)
To: Jeff Chandler
But first barryo will have to issue an international apology.
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posted on
02/19/2011 4:11:07 PM PST
by
Concho
(-)
To: Jeff Chandler
Lets hope the pirates don’t have internet.
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posted on
02/19/2011 4:12:41 PM PST
by
Rome2000
(OBAMA IS A COMMUNIST CRYPTO-MUSLIM)
To: Gator113
75 ft from the top....long ass drop!
To: Soothesayer9
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posted on
02/19/2011 4:30:32 PM PST
by
Gator113
(I'm voting for Sarah Palin, Liberty, our Constitution and American Exceptionalism.)
To: Soothesayer9
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posted on
02/19/2011 4:30:43 PM PST
by
Gator113
(I'm voting for Sarah Palin, Liberty, our Constitution and American Exceptionalism.)
To: Revolting cat!
You get a free yacht when you sign on as a missionary? Kewl!Maybe you get tax breaks for handing out bibles at each port.
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posted on
02/19/2011 4:32:20 PM PST
by
decimon
To: La Enchiladita
“U.S. military officials say they’re prepared to rescue four American...”
Nothing like telegraphing your punch.
Just do it. If I’m held hostage, I don’t need greeting cards to my captors that the Navy SEALS are coming to rescue me.
Surprise me - especially my captors. Thank you.
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posted on
02/19/2011 5:09:19 PM PST
by
sergeantdave
(The democrat party is a seditious organization and must be outlawed)
To: La Enchiladita
Success of this rescue plan will depend entirely on the missionaries position!
To: Revolting cat!
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posted on
02/19/2011 6:06:29 PM PST
by
SIDENET
("If that's your best, your best won't do." -Dee Snider)
To: tennmountainman
The real question is why would 4 Americans put themself’s in the middle of Pirate Lane? What idiots would do that?
That’s a legitimate question. While these pirates deserve to be squashed, civilians who naively sail in that area knowing the danger, should kick in to cover the costs of a subsequent rescue. There needs to be some common sense.
http://www.svquest.com/
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posted on
02/19/2011 6:36:08 PM PST
by
apoliticalone
(US conservatism does not equal multi-national corporatism)
To: tennmountainman
Ditto, I was thinking the very same thing!
To: Revolting cat!
"You get a free yacht when you sign on as a missionary? Kewl!"You do not have to take a vow of poverty to be a Christian or to be a missionary.
To: tennmountainman
Rescue, and then send the bill.
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posted on
02/19/2011 8:11:03 PM PST
by
SgtHooper
(The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it's still on the list.)
To: tennmountainman
Well, if the worse happens, they will be ready. Good answer. Unfortunately, the worst happened. They can be considered martyrs, full of joy and zeal for the Lord. God bless their souls.
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posted on
02/22/2011 3:01:20 PM PST
by
La Enchiladita
(Remember, Reflect, Renew: 2011, 10 years since 9/11. Never Forget.)
To: Persevero
I don’t think the missionaries are on yachts. In case you didn't know, "yacht" is a fancy word for sailboat.
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posted on
02/22/2011 3:02:59 PM PST
by
La Enchiladita
(Remember, Reflect, Renew: 2011, 10 years since 9/11. Never Forget.)
To: La Enchiladita
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posted on
02/22/2011 3:09:40 PM PST
by
Drago
To: org.whodat; Revolting cat!; UnwashedPeasant
****What do you bet they are paying for their long vacation by donations.****
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Here is quote from a thorough CBS News article:
Adam, in his mid-60s, had been an associate producer in Hollywood when he turned in a spiritual direction and enrolled in the seminary a decade ago, said Robert K. Johnston, a professor at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena and a friend of Adam's.
"He decided he could take his pension, and he wanted to serve God and humankind," he said.
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posted on
02/22/2011 3:33:05 PM PST
by
La Enchiladita
(Remember, Reflect, Renew: 2011, 10 years since 9/11. Never Forget.)
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