Pirates hijack ship with 21 Americans aboard off Somalia

RobH4413 · 04-08-2009, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Angry

Yeah, I had a feeling that wouldn't last very long. I wish that we could have seen the whole thing go down from start to finish or if somebody had recorded it. It might have looked like one of those "World Dumbest Criminals" type clips.

FYI, if you are planning a Highjacking in the near future, make sure that the vessel isn't carrying blue collared Americans.

Damn right.

FRPLG · 04-08-2009, 05:16 PM

They need to start arming these ships heavily. Have a a few pirate boats get blown out of the water and this will slow down. Of course I guess that escalates it.

firstdown · 04-08-2009, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Trample the Elderly

Cool deal. It's too bad they don't put that stuff in the news, at least the news I come across. It would be good for morale if they posted how many pirates they greased. Ooo Rah squids.

Well I live in the tidewater area so when these ships come in to port it gets reported just because they are showing their families and friends at the docks waiting for them.

firstdown · 04-08-2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Trample the Elderly

Cool deal. It's too bad they don't put that stuff in the news, at least the news I come across. It would be good for morale if they posted how many pirates they greased. Ooo Rah squids.

Here is a link about the ship and it was 16 they got not 18.
Local ship naps more suspected pirates

70Chip · 04-08-2009, 06:39 PM

Sew them into bags and throw the bags overboard.

skinsfan_nn · 04-12-2009, 09:38 PM

Nice work! Great job goes out to the seals that saved this Captains life!

U.S. sea captain freed in swift firefight with Somali pirates | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

70Chip · 04-13-2009, 03:46 PM

I'm worried that by killing these three pirates, we have only made it easier for our enemies to recruit new pirates in the future. We've got ot stop pushing our weight around like this and rely more on negotiation and diplomacy. Aaaaaarrrrggggghhhhh Matey!

GMScud · 04-13-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 70Chip

I'm worried that by killing these three pirates, we have only made it easier for our enemies to recruit new pirates in the future. We've got ot stop pushing our weight around like this and rely more on negotiation and diplomacy. Aaaaaarrrrggggghhhhh Matey!

Hopefully we send more special ops teams to take out the pirate training camps as well.

Great work by the Seal team on this one. Awesome stuff. They may not be scared of the US military, but they're dead.

firstdown · 04-13-2009, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 70Chip

I'm worried that by killing these three pirates, we have only made it easier for our enemies to recruit new pirates in the future. We've got ot stop pushing our weight around like this and rely more on negotiation and diplomacy. Aaaaaarrrrggggghhhhh Matey!

Are you kidding? Pushing our weight around. They attacked our US ship and then took the captain hostage. Anything after that was fair game and they lost their life. I'm just impressed with two things. 1. Obama gave them the OK to fire on them if needed. 2. These Seals picked these guys off in heavy seas with 3 shots fired and all 3 hit there mark.

TheMalcolmConnection · 04-13-2009, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 70Chip

I'm worried that by killing these three pirates, we have only made it easier for our enemies to recruit new pirates in the future. We've got ot stop pushing our weight around like this and rely more on negotiation and diplomacy. Aaaaaarrrrggggghhhhh Matey!

I'm not sure if you're kidding here or not, but if you're not.. really?!

I would think it would be MUCH more difficult to recruit more pirates. These aren't Islamic extremists who don't care whether they live or die, these are assholes who want to take your money and go home and spend it in full health.

TheMalcolmConnection · 04-13-2009, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

Are you kidding? Pushing our weight around. They attacked our US ship and then took the captain hostage. Anything after that was fair game and they lost their life. I'm just impressed with two things. 1. Obama gave them the OK to fire on them if needed. 2. These Seals picked these guys off in heavy seas with 3 shots fired and all 3 hit there mark.

Sounds like a movie doesn't it? I thought it was so freaking awesome.

dmek25 · 04-13-2009, 04:46 PM

now that they captured one of the thugs, what do they do with him? and don't say execute him, because that's not how the U.S rolls

firstdown · 04-13-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dmek25

now that they captured one of the thugs, what do they do with him? and don't say execute him, because that's not how the U.S rolls

Whats that place Obama wants to close down?

dmek25 · 04-13-2009, 05:02 PM

too late, that only covers people that violate the patriot act

saden1 · 04-13-2009, 05:02 PM

LOL...of course he's kidding, he is John Bolton wingman after all.

04-08-2009, 05:16 PM	#17
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	Re: Pirates hijack ship with 21 Americans aboard off Somalia They need to start arming these ships heavily. Have a a few pirate boats get blown out of the water and this will slow down. Of course I guess that escalates it.

04-08-2009, 06:39 PM	#20
70Chip Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Manassas Age: 53 Posts: 3,048	Re: Pirates hijack ship with 21 Americans aboard off Somalia Sew them into bags and throw the bags overboard. __________________ This Monkey's Gone to Heaven

04-12-2009, 09:38 PM	#21
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 60 Posts: 4,495	Re: Pirates hijack ship with 21 Americans aboard off Somalia Nice work! Great job goes out to the seals that saved this Captains life! U.S. sea captain freed in swift firefight with Somali pirates \| HamptonRoads.com \| PilotOnline.com __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE!

04-13-2009, 03:46 PM	#22
70Chip Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Manassas Age: 53 Posts: 3,048	Re: Pirates hijack ship with 21 Americans aboard off Somalia I'm worried that by killing these three pirates, we have only made it easier for our enemies to recruit new pirates in the future. We've got ot stop pushing our weight around like this and rely more on negotiation and diplomacy. Aaaaaarrrrggggghhhhh Matey! __________________ This Monkey's Gone to Heaven

04-13-2009, 04:46 PM	#27
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Pirates hijack ship with 21 Americans aboard off Somalia now that they captured one of the thugs, what do they do with him? and don't say execute him, because that's not how the U.S rolls __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

04-13-2009, 05:02 PM	#29
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Pirates hijack ship with 21 Americans aboard off Somalia too late, that only covers people that violate the patriot act __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

04-13-2009, 05:02 PM	#30
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	Re: Pirates hijack ship with 21 Americans aboard off Somalia LOL...of course he's kidding, he is John Bolton wingman after all. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

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