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Posted on 04/11/2009 1:16:29 PM PDT by BarnacleCenturion
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Pirates off the eastern coast of Africa fired on U.S. sailors Saturday as they tried to reach the lifeboat where an American captain is being held, a U.S. official familiar with the situation told CNN.
The gunfire forced the sailors, who did not return fire, to turn back, the official said.
The incident took place some 12 hours ago as the guided missile destroyer USS Bainbridge sent a small team toward the lifeboat, said the official.
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Looks like full visibilty for the crew is somewhat restricted.....with a good diversion, it should be possible to board this thing.
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What I would hope is no matter how the situation is resolved a massive air strike takes out the pirates base of operations. Yes, I know women and children are potential causalities but the pirates put them in harm's way by attacking US citizens.
More than likely what will happen after the situation is resolved is nothing at all.
With Islam, Allah and money are one and the same. Don’t forget that Mohammed was a bandit, and his tribe made its living by preying on caravans that passed through from the more civilized parts of the ME. The “religious” aspect was only to make it easier for him to subjugate places that he had conquered militarily and to make sure that they continued to pay taxes to Mohammed Inc., their new master.
Bambi will be fine with that. Expect him to publicly declare that he is Muslim within a month or two.
That’s what I say—my grandson’s crew is ready and able, aboard the US nuclear sub Jimmy Carter. They have a whole pod full of Seals ready to go.
Awaiting orders from the Coward-in-Chief?
We have to learn to accept collateral damage.
Mohammed was a thief and a liar.
So is his faithful follower, Barack Hussein Obama.
Gotcha Johnny! Seems we’re on the same page.
it’s a covered lifeboat. They likely didn’t have anything to shoot at.
Check your mail. I was going to post a reply, but thought “Loose Lips Sink Ships”. (Literally in this case???)
I figure the pirates probably don’t have internet service - but what if their friends on the SATCOM do? Granted, monitoring FR probably isn’t on their daily list of things to do, but....
That is a modern, covered lifeboat. Snipers are trained to never shoot until they can clearly see -- and identify -- their targets.
To everyone actually:
Just heard on the radio news that the boat does have gas, and is now only 20 miles from shore.
Well, the Captain prolly tried to get away whilst taking a poop from the poopdeck. But,,, after that attempt? I’ll bet they’re wallowing in feces inside. Or using a can, and dumping it.
Blame the GodDAMNED OSAMA administration.
New tagline starting today.
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If so, the captain better get himself out ASAP.
Have you ever been 300 miles out in the Red Sea???
Interview With Mass Maritime on Maersk Alabama’s Life boats
A Maersk Lifeboat Underway. Photo By Menkent
Enclosed Lifeboat on Davit.
Lifeboat On Stored Davit
Lifebaot Floating In The Water.
Inside A Lifeboat
Photo By Seth White.
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