“If Obama had ordered this, the Navy wouldn’t be falling all over themselves pointing out that the one loophole in Obama’s direction that they used, i.e. “imminent danger”. They got a clear shot and they took it. “Imminent danger” is the CYA statement that is being used to show that they did not violate the restrictive Rules of Engagement. “
....you are exactly right.
At the press conference they kept badgering the Admiral over whether Capt. Phillips was reallllllly in danger. Gee, guys...being held captive for four days by pirates with weapons is not like being invited over for a poker game. Then the cry baby from NPR demanded to know how those pirates died and who was responsible—was it the SEALS??? The Admiral refused to answer. The CNN wimp asked if violence would now escalate because everyone knows that pirates are a “non-violent” bunch. Another gal named Courtney was very concerned about the pirates’ remains. The Admiral should have laughed in their faces but he was quite patient and polite.