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Offline thundley4

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Ship Captain Rescued From Somali Pirates
« on: April 12, 2009, 12:52:17 PM »


"American sea Captain Richard Phillips was rescued from four Somali pirates Sunday, a U.S. intelligence official said.

Three pirates were killed and one was in custody after what appeared to be a swift firefight off the Somali coast, the official said.

Phillips, who was not hurt, was safely transported to a Navy warship nearby.

The official was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.

Talks began Thursday with the captain of the USS Bainbridge talking to the pirates under instruction from FBI hostage negotiators on board the U.S. destroyer." Breaking Fox News
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Re: Ship Captain Rescued From Somali Pirates
« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2009, 12:55:30 PM »
That is awesome!  Good news for the captain and his family.
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Re: Ship Captain Rescued From Somali Pirates
« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2009, 12:59:50 PM »
3 of the 4 pirates are dead.  :cheersmate:
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Re: Ship Captain Rescued From Somali Pirates
« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2009, 01:02:34 PM »
Outstanding...BZ to all involved.
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Re: Ship Captain Rescued From Somali Pirates
« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2009, 01:24:07 PM »
Quote from: thundley4 on April 12, 2009, 12:59:50 PM
3 of the 4 pirates are dead.  :cheersmate:

3 out of 4, not bad!

I hope they're letting the fourth one swim home. :lmao:
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Re: Ship Captain Rescued From Somali Pirates
« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2009, 01:27:13 PM »
Quote from: ScubaGuy on April 12, 2009, 01:24:07 PM
3 out of 4, not bad!

I hope they're letting the fourth one swim home. :lmao:

The 4th was injured and captured. Ideally he should be tried and hanged , as following the law of the seas regarding pirates. 
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Re: Ship Captain Rescued From Somali Pirates
« Reply #6 on: April 12, 2009, 01:33:17 PM »
Quote from: thundley4 on April 12, 2009, 12:59:50 PM
3 of the 4 pirates are dead.  :cheersmate:

I love a happy ending.
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Re: Ship Captain Rescued From Somali Pirates
« Reply #7 on: April 12, 2009, 01:35:28 PM »
Praise God! That is wonderful news on this Easter Sunday.
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Re: Ship Captain Rescued From Somali Pirates
« Reply #8 on: April 12, 2009, 01:35:38 PM »
Quote from: thundley4 on April 12, 2009, 01:27:13 PM
The 4th was injured and captured. Ideally he should be tried and hanged , as following the law of the seas regarding pirates. 

Don't they do keel-hauling anymore?   :uhsure:       
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Re: Ship Captain Rescued From Somali Pirates
« Reply #9 on: April 12, 2009, 01:56:16 PM »
So glad to hear about this. Too bad Dick Cheney isn't around to waterboard the pirate left alive.

That captain is a hero.
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Re: Ship Captain Rescued From Somali Pirates
« Reply #10 on: April 12, 2009, 02:08:48 PM »
Quote from: thundley4 on April 12, 2009, 01:27:13 PM
The 4th was injured and captured. Ideally he should be tried and hanged , as following the law of the seas regarding pirates. 
Justice. Unfortunately the world will scream like babies and Zero will listen. He needs to be brought on trial and at least imprisoned for life.
I fear with Zero this will be a catch and release.
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Re: Ship Captain Rescued From Somali Pirates
« Reply #11 on: April 12, 2009, 02:09:35 PM »
Seems the Seals took em down

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Re: Ship Captain Rescued From Somali Pirates
« Reply #12 on: April 12, 2009, 02:16:39 PM »
Good news indeed, barack sure took charge and made things happen... :loser:
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Re: Ship Captain Rescued From Somali Pirates
« Reply #13 on: April 12, 2009, 02:17:57 PM »
Quote from: thundley4 on April 12, 2009, 12:59:50 PM
3 of the 4 pirates are dead.  :cheersmate:

Message sent  :evillaugh:

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Re: Ship Captain Rescued From Somali Pirates
« Reply #14 on: April 12, 2009, 02:23:55 PM »
Quote from: Crazy Horse on April 12, 2009, 02:09:35 PM
Seems the Seals took em down



I'm hearing the Captain made another swim for it, this time the Navy was ready   :bravo:
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Re: Ship Captain Rescued From Somali Pirates
« Reply #15 on: April 12, 2009, 02:27:52 PM »
Quote from: seabelle on April 12, 2009, 02:23:55 PM
I'm hearing the Captain made another swim for it, this time the Navy was ready   :bravo:

THAT would be awesome.  I haven't heard any details about the rescue.
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Re: Ship Captain Rescued From Somali Pirates
« Reply #16 on: April 12, 2009, 02:44:29 PM »
Should we give Obama some props, over the French.  Since he had him rescued without a loss of life for the captives? 

Anyone?   :uhsure:

Bueller?    :-)
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Re: Ship Captain Rescued From Somali Pirates
« Reply #17 on: April 12, 2009, 02:59:49 PM »
Quote from: Gratiot on April 12, 2009, 02:44:29 PM
Should we give Obama some props, over the French.  Since he had him rescued without a loss of life for the captives? 

Anyone?   :uhsure:

Bueller?    :-)


I'll give huge props to the US Navy.   :bow:

ETA

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Re: Ship Captain Rescued From Somali Pirates
« Reply #18 on: April 12, 2009, 03:11:55 PM »
CNN is announcing a press conference is supposed to start any time now.
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Re: Ship Captain Rescued From Somali Pirates
« Reply #19 on: April 12, 2009, 03:18:02 PM »
Quote from: Gratiot on April 12, 2009, 02:44:29 PM
Should we give Obama some props, over the French.  Since he had him rescued without a loss of life for the captives? 

Anyone?   :uhsure:

Bueller?    :-)

No. O did nothing. He wouldn't even comment about it. Hillary laughed.
Why should he get any credit?
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Re: Ship Captain Rescued From Somali Pirates
« Reply #20 on: April 12, 2009, 03:24:06 PM »
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At a news conference, Reinhart says he talked to Phillips on the phone and also read a quote from Phillips in which the captain said: "John, I'm just the byline. The real heroes are the Navy, the Seals, those who have brought me home."

US MILITARY ROCKS!!!
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Re: Ship Captain Rescued From Somali Pirates
« Reply #21 on: April 12, 2009, 03:33:35 PM »
Seems the CO. of the USS Bainbridge found his loophole and seized upon it.


And Dumbo has finally made a comment on the situation..........he's happy for the release  :thatsright:


And we need International help on this matter  :thatsright:
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Re: Ship Captain Rescued From Somali Pirates
« Reply #22 on: April 12, 2009, 03:59:19 PM »
Quote from: Crazy Horse on April 12, 2009, 03:33:35 PM
Seems the CO. of the USS Bainbridge found his loophole and seized upon it.

Apparently what happened is one of the pirates was onboard USS Bainbridge negotating with the FBI. The captain of USS Bainbridge gave orders to the sniper teams onboard to take the shot if they had it, which they did...one pirate was in the wheelhouse of the boat and the other 2 had their head and shoulders exposed at the time of the shot...distance was only 20-30 meters.
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Re: Ship Captain Rescued From Somali Pirates
« Reply #23 on: April 12, 2009, 04:51:27 PM »
Quote from: Crazy Horse on April 12, 2009, 03:33:35 PM
And Dumbo has finally made a comment on the situation..........he's happy for the release  :thatsright:

What?  How about "I applaud our military's decisive action that affected the rescue of Capt. Phillips."  Give credit where credit is due.

BTW, anyone wanna place bets that one or all of the players in said rescue are passed over for promotion?
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Re: Ship Captain Rescued From Somali Pirates
« Reply #24 on: April 12, 2009, 05:08:30 PM »
Quote from: Chris on April 12, 2009, 01:33:17 PM
I love a happy ending.
Same here.  Now, the remaining pirate should be questioned, tortured, hanged, then wrapped in a hog carcass and dumped off at the nearest port with a note attached that reads:  "Next!"
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