To: rktman
I’ve never understood the romantic Disney portrayal of Pirates. There were horrible people....which makes some sense that Hollywood joins in.
15 posted on
03/05/2015 8:39:47 AM PST by
Loud Mime
(Keep the Commandments; it's better than gambling on forgiveness.)
To: Loud Mime
They were the organized crime of that period. A very large percentage of pirate commanders and crews were from the American colonies. New York City was a favorite for recruiting crews.
16 posted on
03/05/2015 8:42:44 AM PST by
gusty
To: Loud Mime
Yo Ho Ho and a bottle of rum. They were just having a good time. Kinda like robbin’ hood and his band of merry men.
22 posted on
03/05/2015 8:52:53 AM PST by
rktman
(Served in the Navy to protect the rights of those that want to take some of mine away. Odd, eh?)
To: Loud Mime
I’ve never understood the romantic Disney portrayal of Pirates. There were horrible people....which makes some sense that Hollywood joins in. Which is why all pirate movies are rated AARRRRRRR!
Sorry. I HAD to.
33 posted on
03/05/2015 9:34:14 AM PST by
ExSoldier
(Stand up and be counted... OR LINE UP AND BE NUMBERED...)
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