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Source: Pirates repel sailors attempting to reach captain
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| 4/11/09
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Posted on 04/11/2009 1:16:29 PM PDT by BarnacleCenturion
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To: Venturer
What we have here is a terrorist operation by Muslims terrorists These guys are not terrorist but simply gangster thugs. There god is money, not allah.
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posted on
04/11/2009 2:04:13 PM PDT
by
tc45a
To: hihoherman
You are assuming that:
- Navy SEALS were sent, and not just SPs that could swim, and;
- That they were armed. OB is CinC. The navy can go no further than his say-so, no matter how they may be straining at the least.
82
posted on
04/11/2009 2:05:11 PM PDT
by
yankeedame
("Oh, I can take it but I'd much rather dish it out.")
To: Revolting cat!
One brilliant idea after another on every related thread from Internet Commanders in Chief. Lmao/ Great!!!
83
posted on
04/11/2009 2:05:38 PM PDT
by
tc45a
To: Ernest_at_the_Beach
Those can be converted to nice little houseboats...they are nearly unsinkable. Worth about 10,000-20,000 depending on condition.
The seals need to hook a glue on towing clamp to the bottom and just tow this thing behind a navy ship all the way to a friendly port.
84
posted on
04/11/2009 2:06:27 PM PDT
by
Bobalu
(McCain has been proven to be the rino flop I always thought he was.)
To: Frantzie
Amen Frantzie!!
I wonder how long people are going to see this garbage and not recognize this man is a muslim himself!
I’m a birther from way back.
85
posted on
04/11/2009 2:06:41 PM PDT
by
autumnraine
(Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose- Kris Kristoferrson VIVA LA REVOLUTION!)
To: browardchad
Some vessels only has one lifeboat, catapulted our from the stern!!!
86
posted on
04/11/2009 2:06:54 PM PDT
by
danamco
To: tc45a
“These guys are not terrorist but simply gangster thugs.”
Some would disagree:
“In spite of the news media distancing the recent attack on a cruise ship off the coast of Somalia from global terrorism, intelligence experts believe this is just the latest operation initiated against the United States and the West by Al-Qaeda.”
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2226999/posts
To: darkwing104
>>Diversion? <<
Let’s hope so....
88
posted on
04/11/2009 2:09:37 PM PDT
by
gondramB
To: Prophet in the wilderness
A case study in Presidential incompetency. I do NOT agree with you. I don't like him, but in this case you are "Prophesying in the wilderness"!!!
89
posted on
04/11/2009 2:11:20 PM PDT
by
danamco
To: Ernest_at_the_Beach
90
posted on
04/11/2009 2:12:42 PM PDT
by
NormsRevenge
(Semper Fi ... Godspeed.)
To: browardchad
From that very informative site:
he US Navy - Did They Fail Today?
April 8th, 2009 · Comments (24) - by John -
The mission of the Navy is to maintain, train and equip combat-ready Naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas. -US Navy
Today I was contacted by a fellow US Merchant Mariner questioning why the US Navy did not protect the Maersk Alabama, a US flagged vessel. He asked Has the USN written us off?.
During my brief stint at the US Naval Academy I vividly remember being taught that the US Navy Mission (quoted at the top of this post) and the professor stressing that the Navys top priority is the protection of US Merchant Ships.
*** *** *** *** ***
Are we watching the demise of the once-powerful US Navy here? As per Obama’s orders?
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posted on
04/11/2009 2:13:49 PM PDT
by
Palladin
("Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute.")
To: All
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posted on
04/11/2009 2:14:10 PM PDT
by
elpinta
To: Ernest_at_the_Beach
93
posted on
04/11/2009 2:15:23 PM PDT
by
NormsRevenge
(Semper Fi ... Godspeed.)
To: Frantzie
The Gangster-in-Chief protects his blood, man!
94
posted on
04/11/2009 2:17:32 PM PDT
by
Palladin
("Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute.")
To: danamco
I was talking about Jimmy Cater in his unforgettable presidency.
To: danamco
96
posted on
04/11/2009 2:17:42 PM PDT
by
danamco
To: Jersey Republican Biker Chick
I’m still surprised that they didn’topen fire when the Captain jumped overboard from the raft.
Where they out of range?
Was there a “no shoot” order?
97
posted on
04/11/2009 2:18:51 PM PDT
by
cookcounty
(Obama's got Bush's inheritance .......and now he wants your kids'.)
To: tc45a
You know them? Send the names to the State Dept.
98
posted on
04/11/2009 2:18:56 PM PDT
by
Cyber Ninja
(His legacy is a stain OnTheDress)
To: varina davis
Do we now allow terrorists to fire on the U.S. military with no return fire?Apparently, that has been policy since January 20, 2009. The day our Republic died.
99
posted on
04/11/2009 2:19:51 PM PDT
by
Skooz
(Gabba Gabba we accept you we accept you one of us Gabba Gabba we accept you we accept you one of us)
To: BarnacleCenturion
The sailors are awaiting orders from a CIC. Better hurry up and get an eligible body in that seat so things can proceed.
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posted on
04/11/2009 2:21:00 PM PDT
by
urtax$@work
(The best kind of memorial is a Burning Memorial.........)
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