Source: Pirates repel sailors attempting to reach captain

CNN ^ | 4/11/09 | Staff

[tc45a]

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.

[yankeedame]

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.

[tc45a]

One brilliant idea after another on every related thread from Internet Commanders in Chief.

Lmao/ Great!!!

[Bobalu]

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.

[autumnraine]

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.

[danamco]

Some vessels only has one lifeboat, catapulted our from the stern!!!

[BarnacleCenturion]

“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

[gondramB]

>>Diversion? <<

Let’s hope so....

[danamco]

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"!!!

[NormsRevenge]

Maersk Alabama Lifeboat FAQ

28 footer holds over 50

[Palladin]

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 Navy’s 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?

[elpinta]

Unreal: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2227164/posts
This is now a ‘criminal’ case???

[NormsRevenge]

http://www.noreq.no/eng/

Norwegian lifeboats manufacturer

[Palladin]

The Gangster-in-Chief protects his blood, man!

[Prophet in the wilderness]

I was talking about Jimmy Cater in his unforgettable presidency.

[danamco]

catapulted OUT!!!

[cookcounty]

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?

[Cyber Ninja]

You know them? Send the names to the State Dept.

[Skooz]

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.

[urtax$@work]

The sailors are awaiting orders from a CIC. Better hurry up and get an eligible body in that seat so things can proceed.