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Somali Pirates Hijack Cargo Ship With An All American Crew
« on: April 08, 2009, 07:07:22 AM »

The Pentagon and the White House are closely monitoring the hijacking of a U.S.-flagged cargo ship with a reportedly all-American crew.

Pirates seized the ship and the 20 crew members off the eastern coast of Somalia early Wednesday morning.

"The White House is closely monitoring the apparent hijacking of the U.S.-flagged ship in the Indian Ocean and assessing a course of action to resolve this situation. Our top priority is the personal safety of the crew members on board," White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said.

The U.S. Navy confirmed the hijacking and said it was monitoring the seizure with its own ships. The Navy's 5th fleet issued an alert Tuesday warning of an increased threat from pirates in the very region that the Maersk Alabama was hijacked.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,513183,00.html

Another test for "the messiah".

It will be interesting to see how he deals with the hijacking.

CINCPAC ought to assemble a task force on his own, and dispatch that task force to the waters off Somali.

If "the messiah" fires him, it will be a PR disaster for "the messiah" because it will highlight the incompetence of our new SINK.
« Last Edit: April 08, 2009, 09:31:45 AM by Chris »
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Re: Somali Pirates Hijack Cargo Ship With An All American Crew
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2009, 08:41:35 AM »
A SEAL team with instructions to take no prisoners, would go a long way to send the right message.
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Re: Somali Pirates Hijack Cargo Ship With An All American Crew
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2009, 08:55:12 AM »
Quote from: ironhorsedriver on April 08, 2009, 08:41:35 AM
A SEAL team with instructions to take no prisoners, would go a long way to send the right message.

This "Commander" in Chief?  Uttering those words?  Together?  In the same sentence?

 :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf:

This "Commander" in Chief couldn't send that message if someone printed it out for him on that red, yellow and green three line paper that my son uses to practice his letters, and dashed in all of the letters for The Rookie to trace with his ****in' crayon. 

I recommend that those sailors get comfortable and practice bashing their heads into the rug 5 times a day.  The last time a complete incompetent faced a situation like this, it took 444 days and a new president to get them released.
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Re: Somali Pirates Hijack Cargo Ship With An All American Crew
« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2009, 09:14:00 AM »
The correct liberal response would be to apologize for even having ships, much less foolishly allowing them to touch any water than is even remotely connected to the Somali coastline.  He would then ask to have someone in his Administration be premitted to kill the 20 Americans so that the Somali's don't waste their own bullets.

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Re: Somali Pirates Hijack Cargo Ship With An All American Crew
« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2009, 10:21:18 AM »
Gee O,that bow the other day really impressed them didn`t it.

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Re: Somali Pirates Hijack Cargo Ship With An All American Crew
« Reply #5 on: April 08, 2009, 10:38:49 AM »
Who knew that "The Challenge," or at least one of the first of many, many to come, would be from a bunch of assholes with small arms and speedboats?

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Re: Somali Pirates Hijack Cargo Ship With An All American Crew
« Reply #6 on: April 08, 2009, 11:01:44 AM »
Fox News Radio is reporting that the American crew has taken control of the ship back from the pirates.  No story yet.

http://www.foxnews.com/
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Re: Somali Pirates Hijack Cargo Ship With An All American Crew
« Reply #7 on: April 08, 2009, 11:03:36 AM »
Quote from: ironhorsedriver on April 08, 2009, 08:41:35 AM
A SEAL team with instructions to take no prisoners, would go a long way to send the right message.

Those words will never flash on TOTUS' screen.
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Re: Somali Pirates Hijack Cargo Ship With An All American Crew
« Reply #8 on: April 08, 2009, 11:03:43 AM »
Now the Pentagon is saying the crew might be back in control of the ship:

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US crew may be back in control of hijacked ship

WASHINGTON – The Pentagon says it appears the American crew of a hijacked ship has regained control of the vessel.

Pentagon sources spoke on condiiton of anonymity because informatiomn was still preliminary. But sources say the hijacked crew apparently contacted the private shipping company they work for.

The shipping company, Maersk, has scheduled a noon press conference in Norfolk, Va.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090408/ap_on_re_af/piracy
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Re: Somali Pirates Hijack Cargo Ship With An All American Crew
« Reply #9 on: April 08, 2009, 11:03:51 AM »
Quote from: Chris on April 08, 2009, 11:01:44 AM
Fox News Radio is reporting that the American crew has taken control of the ship back from the pirates.  No story yet.

http://www.foxnews.com/

I'm hoping for some dead pirates or some live tortured ones.  :uhsure:
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Re: Somali Pirates Hijack Cargo Ship With An All American Crew
« Reply #10 on: April 08, 2009, 11:08:26 AM »
Exactly how does a little boat like that take on a huge vessel ?  Can't the crew just drop a grenade in their laps ?

I also thought, since the Cole, little boats are allowed to be blown up now, questions later?

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Re: Somali Pirates Hijack Cargo Ship With An All American Crew
« Reply #11 on: April 08, 2009, 11:22:56 AM »
Quote from: seabelle on April 08, 2009, 11:08:26 AM
Exactly how does a little boat like that take on a huge vessel ?  Can't the crew just drop a grenade in their laps ?

I also thought, since the Cole, little boats are allowed to be blown up now, questions later?

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Most cargo ships don't carry grenades.  Those pesky US laws prohibiting "Distructive Devices" and all...
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Re: Somali Pirates Hijack Cargo Ship With An All American Crew
« Reply #12 on: April 08, 2009, 11:24:42 AM »
Quote from: thundley4 on April 08, 2009, 11:03:51 AM
I'm hoping for some dead pirates or some live tortured ones.  :uhsure:

Don't worry; with Hopey McCokeChanger in charge, your hopes will be changed.
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Re: Somali Pirates Hijack Cargo Ship With An All American Crew
« Reply #13 on: April 08, 2009, 11:27:44 AM »
4 pirates, one was captured the others "tried to escape" ...so were they shot?
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Re: Somali Pirates Hijack Cargo Ship With An All American Crew
« Reply #14 on: April 08, 2009, 11:39:19 AM »
Quote from: seabelle on April 08, 2009, 11:08:26 AM
Exactly how does a little boat like that take on a huge vessel ?  Can't the crew just drop a grenade in their laps ?

I also thought, since the Cole, little boats are allowed to be blown up now, questions later?

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Cargo ships aren't normally armed....but apparently they should be when in the Indian Ocean.  One 50 cal round through they guy with the RPG would work nicely.
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Re: Somali Pirates Hijack Cargo Ship With An All American Crew
« Reply #15 on: April 08, 2009, 11:42:17 AM »
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The crew of a hijacked U.S. cargo ship is in a standoff with Somali pirates after attempting to retake the vessel, military sources told CBS News correspondent David Martin.

The sources told CBS News that crew members overpowered the pirates, taking one into custody, but the hijackers still held the ship’s master hostage. The American crew is in control of at least part of the ship and crew members have been in contact with their families.

There has been no official confirmation regarding the ship’s status.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/04/08/world/main4928088.shtml?tag=topStory;topStoryHeadline

Looks like the pirates are still on part of the ship.
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Re: Somali Pirates Hijack Cargo Ship With An All American Crew
« Reply #16 on: April 08, 2009, 11:50:53 AM »
Take note pirates, the name of the ship is ALABAMA not OBAMA.....and it's flying the American flag because it has an American crew.

We done come over there and kicked your pirate ass one time....200 years ago. I guess it's time to do it again.
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Re: Somali Pirates Hijack Cargo Ship With An All American Crew
« Reply #17 on: April 08, 2009, 11:58:30 AM »
Quote from: lug-nut on April 08, 2009, 11:39:19 AM
Cargo ships aren't normally armed....but apparently they should be when in the Indian Ocean.  One 50 cal round through they guy with the RPG would work nicely.


Quite.

But then, since it's an effective solution, you can bet the house that this Administration will NEVER implement it, or permit it to be implemented.
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Re: Somali Pirates Hijack Cargo Ship With An All American Crew
« Reply #18 on: April 08, 2009, 12:04:57 PM »
Fox News was talking to the wife of the 1st officer and confirmed that he called her using an international phone he purchased on a previous cruise letting her know that YES the crew did regain control of the ship.

Too bad the crews of the other ships which have been hijacked over the years didn't have the gonads to take on the pirates.  The American crew just showed what can happen when you don't sit around cowering.
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Re: Somali Pirates Hijack Cargo Ship With An All American Crew
« Reply #19 on: April 08, 2009, 12:06:00 PM »
Quote from: DefiantSix on April 08, 2009, 08:55:12 AM
This "Commander" in Chief?  Uttering those words?  Together?  In the same sentence?

 :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf:

This "Commander" in Chief couldn't send that message if someone printed it out for him on that red, yellow and green three line paper that my son uses to practice his letters, and dashed in all of the letters for The Rookie to trace with his ******' crayon. 

I recommend that those sailors get comfortable and practice bashing their heads into the rug 5 times a day.  The last time a complete incompetent faced a situation like this, it took 444 days and a new president to get them released.

He'd fight them with diplomacy...He thinks diplomacy is the way to solve everything... :suckup:
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Re: Somali Pirates Hijack Cargo Ship With An All American Crew
« Reply #20 on: April 08, 2009, 12:07:15 PM »
Quote from: Chris on April 08, 2009, 11:01:44 AM
Fox News Radio is reporting that the American crew has taken control of the ship back from the pirates.  No story yet.

http://www.foxnews.com/

Good ol' American Ass Kicking at it's best!!!GO US :nutkick:
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Re: Somali Pirates Hijack Cargo Ship With An All American Crew
« Reply #21 on: April 08, 2009, 12:12:09 PM »
Quote from: Hawkgirl on April 08, 2009, 11:27:44 AM
4 pirates, one was captured the others "tried to escape" ...so were they shot?

Little Bitches stepped on to the wrong vessle today!!!They got  :pisscontest: :chairshot: :bash: :asssmack: :tazeme:

Meanwhile...The rest of the world...cowers and lets the pirates do what they want while chanting :dozer:  So you know what  :loser:  Arm yourselves...Kick some ass and send the pirates packing back to the mainland!!!
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Re: Somali Pirates Hijack Cargo Ship With An All American Crew
« Reply #22 on: April 08, 2009, 12:13:20 PM »
Quote from: Hawkgirl on April 08, 2009, 11:27:44 AM
4 pirates, one was captured the others "tried to escape" ...so were they shot?

Most recent report I heard was 1 captured and 3 "in the water".  In the water on boats, face down and floating, sinking or swimming?  They didn't say.

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Re: Somali Pirates Hijack Cargo Ship With An All American Crew
« Reply #23 on: April 08, 2009, 12:16:56 PM »
Seriously,  wouldn't this be on par with someone trying to rob your house.  I don't see why force is not being used...Shoot a bullet through their eyes.  I"m sure this will deter this type of behavior in the future...Why are they being treated with white gloves...They are attempting to hijack a US ship....Blow them out of the water....What the hell is this country becoming?
The news channels are saying over and over...no weapons were used...WHY THE **** NOT? :censored: :banghead:
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Re: Somali Pirates Hijack Cargo Ship With An All American Crew
« Reply #24 on: April 08, 2009, 12:21:31 PM »
Quote from: Hawkgirl on April 08, 2009, 12:16:56 PM
Seriously,  wouldn't this be on par with someone trying to rob your house.  I don't see why force is not being used...Shoot a bullet through their eyes.  I"m sure this will deter this type of behavior in the future...Why are they being treated with white gloves...They are attempting to hijack a US ship....Blow them out of the water....What the hell is this country becoming?
The news channels are saying over and over...no weapons were used...WHY THE **** NOT? :censored: :banghead:
Silver lining I suppose...a group of unarmed Americans can still win over armed pirates.
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