[Truth29]

There are simple ways to deal with this hostage situation and with the pirate situation in general. The US and the rest of the victim alliance just won't use them. We are getting the statements that the issues are complex. We need diplomacy, the UN and economic aid, etc.

How about telling the hostage takers that we want the Captain back uninjured and unharmed immediately and if it is otherwise, they will all be killed themselves. How about stop all pirating or A10s will start commuting up and down the Somali beaches, etc. But no, we would never do something so simple and effective...

[shadeaud]

Fox just reported that a money drop is eminent. Now that is truly chicken s___t diplomacy

[Thank You Rush]

“”How about stop all pirating or A10s will start commuting up and down the Somali beaches, etc. But no, we would never do something so simple and effective...””

These pirates were 300+ miles offshore - we do have the right to be in international waters (13 miles, I believe)so why DON’T we have a show of force in the area?? Good suggestion you have.

I’m waiting for ZERO to pay $50M in ransom to help his Muslim buddies - after Italy gets $50,000 - so far unconfirmed, I believe.