Follow them to their home port and then use nerve gas to put an end to them. These aren’t humans.
In the old days the naval commander in the vicinity would be allowed (and expected) to burn the pirate sheltering port down to the ground.
Had a boat full of Bibles - God bless the martyrs.
Clearly: The word is out that Obama can easily be pushed around.
Think it over: SKIFFS initiated fire against a US destroyer.
Remember how Khaddafi piped down after the Reagan Treatment?
One side has the will, but little means. The other side has the means, and not the will.
Their rules of engagement have changed. Our response should be summary execution for those caught in the act of piracy.
Haul them back to the USA and put them on trial for murder one.
Bozo is too busy these days - Like being at his 13th trip to Ohio in just as many months.
C'mon - what's more important - protecting our citizens & our country or running around the country on the tax payer's dime to promote his UNION thugs!!
And the response of the President of the United States will be... nothing.
Provided he doesn’t get down on his knees and apologize to the pirates on behalf of America for making the ghouls expend four rounds.
Firing a rocket propelled grenade at a US Destroyer? How come the pirates are still breathing?
Is this not an act of war?
Yet another checkmark on Obama’s glowing record as POTUS...
WE supposedly have the most advanced military in the world, with the best of resources, and are supposedly geared-up for war against terrorists -which pirates are. So why can we not seem to do anything about this? The surrounding nations don’t seem to care or are helpless to do anything. Why is this not a priority? Hello - is anyone home in the White House, or are you out playing golf again?
Did Obama order that they be spared?
ML/NJ
Pirates — who currently hold 30 ships and more than 660 hostages
They are holding more than 600 hostages and 30 ships? Hello!!!!??? That wouldn't be something so easy to hide.
IF the international community (or even just the US) wanted to do something about this, it could be done.
Failure to act is to be complicit.
But the BBC’s Will Ross in Nairobi says the pirates’ telling of the encounter differs from the US Navy’s. The pirates report the US warship attacked first, killing two pirates, and the hostages were killed in retaliation.
The incident will provoke further debate on whether the use of force is wise when dealing with Somali pirates who have already taken hostages, our correspondent says.
BBC
World Peace 1.20.09.
“To the shores of Tripoli...”
How come T. Jefferson (and the United States MARINES were able to take care of EXACTLY the same kind of problem TWO HUNDRED YEARS AGO and we just kind of waffle and wander and pussyfoot around???
And while I’m ranting, who are these idjits who are out “pleasure boating” in dangerous waters WITHOUT at least a .30-06 and a couple 45’s? FN Tubers!
Gimme a break. That is too much to ask from anyone.
What did he say about the BP spill? “I can't go down there and suck it up with a straw!” Jeez people! What do you expect ME to do about it? Why is this suddenly MY problem? Hell, I just barely work here. And even then, I'm only here for the beer dude!
I think that pretty much sums up his position on just about everything.
For Obama and Holder, probably their first thought was “we’ve got to make sure no one uses this as an excuse for making any negative comments about Muslims.” Standing with his Muslim brothers is Obama’s first priority, after all.
I remember very distinctly when the Navy SEAL team off the USS BAINBRIDGE successfully shot and killed the pirate on Easter, and Obama quickly took credit and said he was the one who gave them the order. I wonder when he will step forward and take credit for this. I believe he only takes credits for success, especially when it belongs to other people.
"Shadowing?"
They should have cut the pirates down "like that much pork."
"Dead men don't bite"
Billy Bones