Did anyone get the Wall St. Journal guy who asked about Barry’s role...saying that he wasn’t on the phone dictating specific orders just that he had given general orders. I’d rewind but I don’t want to miss anything.
“....he wasn’t on the phone dictating specific orders just that he had given general orders.”
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Exactly what he should have done.
His responsibility, but let the trained professionals handle the logistics and tactics.
.......saying that he wasn’t on the phone dictating specific orders just that he had given general orders......
The order allowed action at the commander’s discretion if the hostage was in imminent danger. This was considerable leeway. It would appear that the CIC said bring about a peaceful release but if there is imminent danger kill the pirates.
Obama did the right thing....he let the military do the job.
Note also, as suggested by Bert, the lifeboat was under tow.