Looks like that is exactly what happened. Preliminary report: Captain freed 3 pirates dead one captured. Somebody had a plan!!!
We will never know what happened-and that is good.
He’s free.
Check breaking!
Now that the captain has been freed, we now need to go sink the mother ship(s). You know we know where they are.
No. He will not give an order to kill fellow Muslims. It is that simple.
Andrew Jackson took on some pirates that were esconced on an island of Spanish Florida. Of his “violation” of Spain’s territory he said “Pirates are the enemy of all mankind.”
Nation states have the responsibility of controlling their territory. To the extent they fail, they lose the benefits of sovereignity.
Congress was unhappy with General Jackson, and reduced the number of US generals by one (there were two, the senior General was Winfield Scott). Jackson’s election as President was his vindication.
The Somalis value clan affiliation. Sorry to say it, but I honestly think we should go kill their families, now.
Business, sorry...!
Good job on the SEALs, but is Obama already apologizing to the islamic nations because we killed muslim-pirates?
Except the Barbary Pirates were not destroyed by that action, only temporarily checked. The problem was not solved until the French colonised Algeria in the 1830s.
The article does allude to one thing that did solve piracy. As France did with the Barbary Pirates, Britain did with the Carribean pirates not simply by raiding pirate bases, but occupying their nests and imposing responsible government. That is what needs to happen in Somalia before the pirate problem is resolved...
go SEALs! three very dead pirates have left this world. Any other pirates out there wanting to capture a U.S. Ship? no? lol
Now that 3 pirates are dead, wait for Obama to go to Somalia to apologize for American arrogance and for not taking the time to “understand the pirates.” I just hope he doesn’t turn himself into the Hague as a war criminal and an imperialist.
The Obamas Stage Daring Rescue
AP: Washington DC April 12 2008 10:37PM EST
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibb released an official photo of the President and First Lady rescuing Captain Richard Phillips from Somali pirates.
In a prepared statement Gibb stated, "...that America's foes better be prepared for robust and immediate and personal action from The President and First Lady."
The President and First Lady were unharmed according to Gibb. They are expected to arrived on Monday by a F-18 Hornet piloted by Michelle Obama.
Gibb also stated that the supposed visit by The First Family to St. John's Episcopal Church was an elaborate plot to lull the Somali pirates in to complacency while The President and First Lady arrived on the scene. Actors were used to impersonate the Obamas.
When asked by reporters his reactions to the rescue, Vice President Biden responded, "The Obamas are some crazy SOB's and they kick ass and take names, so you better not piss them off."