[rodguy911]

That is a key aspect of this story. If the seal team could rescue the capt. now why did it take so long? My guess is politics. Zero does nothing unless it is politically advantageous to him and his side. Maybe the timing was right for him.

What is your take on it kabar, few have your experiences.

[kabar]

Time was working against us. The lifeboat was drifting closer to shore by the hour, which would allow the other pirates to render assistance. I think Captain Philips saw what was happening and made a personal decision to try a second escape. We had SEALs and folks on the ships observing the lifeboat 24/7 and under orders [ROE] that allowed them to react immediately to any possible opportunity to react to a change in circumstances

In a way, Captain Philips forced our hand. I wonder what we would have been the outcome if Philips didn't try the second escape attempt.

[Miss Didi]

What's Barry going to do now, Rod? If he comes out and takes credit, he looks like a jerk. He can't just brush this story away and say—we're talking about the Easter Egg Hunt, guys. America loves a hero and Capt. Phillips is going to become the next Sully. Breathless coverage on the First Dog will make the Drive-Bys look pretty dumb, too.

[longtermmemmory]

he had to jump out of the boat a second time.

(obama was not counting on that. This success was not in the obozo script)

[anglian]

“If the seal team could rescue the capt. now why did it take so long?” My guess is that if the FBI hadn’t been there perhaps it would have ended sooner.