Posted on 04/12/2009 7:10:30 AM PDT by pabianice
Fox just interviewed off screen a former SEAL regarding why the Somali pirates are being allowed to take the kidnapped US merchant captain to Somalia. In his words, 'this is not an operational issue.' In other words, Obama is ordering that no action be taken until he can get permission from the 'international community.' The SEAL noted that they have been training for just this situation since 1981.
Meanwhile, the French rescue their people.
“I am hopeful that Gates might resign in disgust at some point.”
One of the talk show hosts last week (Levin, I believe) said that Gates has no ideals, but will go with the flow — as long as the paychecks keep rolling in. So, doubtful that he’ll “resign in disgust”.
In other words, Gates is a whore.
Reuters on speed dial? Probably so.
Ok, so we went from Monday night to Tuesday. Fair enough. Doesn’t change the fact that they still have to get the hostage off the boat. This creates the opportunity for a strike.
Since it is a given on this board that because we cannot see the hijackers or the hostage, there will be no attempt for a sea rescue. That leaves either a rescue in port or a rescue once the hijackers get the hostage inland. We already concluded that once the hostage is inland, it is game, set and match.
Which leaves either a port rescue or a ransom to be paid. As a RAT strategist, where would the President and the MSM get the biggest bang for the buck?
And to go back to the orignial point, “Never let a crises go to waste.” This puts us into Wednesday, the day of the Tea Parties.
“In other words, Gates is a whore.”
That’s pretty much what I inferred from the statement. Sad that there are any in military service who won’t put America first.
I would think that thermal imaging would pick out all the bodies. Just don’t shoot at the fat one.
I lifted this for a tagline
“So what do you all propose Obama do?? 1. Please take a look at picture of the type of lifeboat we are discussing. It is completely enclosed, and there is no way to “pick them off” because the targets are completely obscured by the lifeboat itself.”
Thermal imaging. Don’t shoot the fat guy.
obummer would have Blackwater prosecuted. We have become the enemies. The terrorists are now being let go and we will be the prosecuted ones.
Lots of possibilities, given the will to do them.
I bet the Navy guys on the scene are screaming in frustration.
And you made it to retirement? In my government employee days, speaking honestly was a firing offense. Got canned for that back in the 60's, best thing an employer ever did for me!
>> 40 miles out to sea without power to their craft?
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2227300/posts?page=60#60
>> And who is to say we couldn’t take them out when they get to shore? At that time the pirates and the hostage are exposed.
I suggest you have another look at the last presidential election results, consider what a total clueless pussy the current POTUS is, stop dreaming, and face reality.
We worry about how not to upset somebody.
They worry about how to kill us.
We lost, folks. It’s all over except the bloodshed part.
“And you made it to retirement?”
Yes. Just. My paperwork had already been processed. I HATED THAT F’ING JOB!!! I still get ill when I think about the place, and it’s been almost a year since I left.
Most definately!. Earlier reports was by reuters reporter talking to pirate representative by SAT phone.These pirates are not dummies. They can operate communications equipment, navigate large ships,internet capable and why not, they have ransomed millions of dollars from the shipping industry for years, being able to buy the best equipment around.
“Since it is a given on this board that because we cannot see the hijackers or the hostage, there will be no attempt for a sea rescue.” You have no idea what you’re talking about. Your data set is obsolete. And your application of R. Emanuel’s quote is a bit off the mark ... the O bow ma administration IS using this crisis, to emasculate the Navy/military. But don’t let reality intrude on your fantasies. [ HINT: Law enforcement has for a number of years had ‘see through’ capabilities which expose the interior of this dingy, and the profiles of the inside persons tells them precisely where in that craft the captian is located. ]
As we discussed the topic one of the other bar patrons chimed in that he thought FUBO was doing a good job ... to which I replied ... yeah a good job of destroying this country ... to which he replied well he inherited all his problems ... at that point my seal friend and I walked out to the patio as Mrs Clamper and my friends lady continued to debate the idiot. My New Years resolution is ... no more bar fights. I was 86'ed out of that bar once before for one I didn't start ... but finished ... so we went outside before the temptation to thottle the idiot overcame us.
So what do you all propose Obama do??
Divers could tie an underwater line to the propeller section and tow the boat back into the open ocean where there will be larger swells isolating the pirates even further from the mainland.
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