Normally in an event like this Captain Phillips would be the news prize of the week, all of the MSM would be doing interviews of him and parading him around for ratings.
But I have not seen hardly any exposure of him, nor have I heard his story from his lips.
Has he been placed under a gag order? In the name of Homeland Security, or to not degrade the decision making capability of the POTUS?
I said on the other thread that although we don't have confirmation of this version, and never will with this president and this press, it's exactly the scenario I had deduced from the various fragmentary reports over the 4 days. It is only too probable.
Now, I'll add that you are definitely on to something. I never watch the TV news, but isn't it really STRANGE that the press has made practically nothing of this whole story? Pirates, southern seas, first American hostage captured by pirates in 200 years, a firefight, three pirates killed, heroic captain rescued--and all the news media virtually IGNORE this entire story in favor of Obama's new dog, Bo?
It's certainly a case of the dog that didn't bark. Biggest story of Obama's presidency, and they say only a few words. "Gee, thanks, Obama, for saving this situation as only you could do. And now for something really interesting."
Flash back to the pilot who landed the plane on the Hudson. 24/7 coverage. This poor guy... nothing. NOBODY embarrasses the O...