Guest NewsBot Posted April 12, 2009 Posted April 12, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama twice authorized the military to rescue a U.S. captain who was being held by Somali pirates and whose life appeared to be at risk, administration officials said after Sunday's rescue.... By JENNIFER LOVEN and PHILIP ELLIOTT More... Quote
phreakwars Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 I wonder how Faux News is gonna spin this one to make Obama be the weak incompetent one, you know they will. Good job Navy Seals !! . . Quote https://www.facebook.com/phreakwars
eddo Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 I'm sure Obama authorized force against Lee Harvey Oswald too... How's that for ya Bender? Good for Obama, and a move I agree with. course, we are prolly all gonna get a Navy Seal tax now... Quote I'm trusted by more women.
phreakwars Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 That's pretty kickass though, the Navy Seals picked off 3 of them all with shots to the head while on a bobbing boat. That's just nothing short of frikken amazing!! . . Quote https://www.facebook.com/phreakwars
Old Salt Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 That's pretty kickass though, the Navy Seals picked off 3 of them all with shots to the head while on a bobbing boat. That's just nothing short of frikken amazing!! . .Abso-phreakin'-lootly. And their ship was rocking (or maybe the term is swaying), too. Anyway, pretty unstable platform for taking that kind of shot. Quote
RoyalOrleans Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 OOOOOOOOOOO RAH! Get some! Quote To be the Man, you've got to beat the Man. - Ric Flair Everybody knows I'm known for dropping science.
ImWithStupid Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 As we have heard, the White House often sends out an advance copy of an upcoming announcement shortly before the President makes a speech or statement so that the media gets the quotes correctly. A copy of one of the President's proposed statements on the issue dealing with the Somali Pirate/hostage situation was leaked to the internet. This statement was an optional speech that was considered, but eventually not used last week, dealing with the issue, and the White House instead chose to remain silent on the issue... Good evening. As you know, early yesterday, Somali-based pirates attacked the Maersk Alabama, a freighter carrying relief supplies to Kenya. While we do not yet know all the details, the Alabama's crew re-took control of the vessel and forced the pirates off the ship. Since the pirates are still holding the captain, I have sent FBI negotiators to facilitate his safe and speedy release. I assure his friends and family that I will not stop until this man-made disaster is resolved in a peaceful, tolerant and ecologically-sound manner. Obviously, this incident has raised many concerns among Americans. There have been calls for justice and even violence against the misguided perpetrators. But such an emotional reaction has led to the disparagement of entire groups with which we are unfamiliar. We have seen this throughout history. For too long, America has been too dismissive of the proud culture and invaluable contributions of the Pirate Community. Whether it is their pioneering work with prosthetics, husbandry of tropical birds or fanciful fashion sense, America owes a deep debt to Pirates. The past eight years have shown a failure to appreciate the historic role of these noble seafarers. Instead of celebrating their entreprenuerial spirit and seeking to partner with them to meet common challenges, there have been times where America has shown arrogance and been dismissive, even derisive. Some of us wonder if our current Overseas Contingency Operation would even be needed had the last administration not been so quick to label Pirates as "thieves," "terrorists" and worse. Such swashbucklaphobia can lead to tragic results, as we have seen this week. To address this issue, I have instructed Vice President Joe Biden to create a cabinet-level Czar of Pirate Outreach and Buccaneer Interrelation. In addition, June 1-7 has been designated as Pirate Awareness Week, during which all federal buildings will fly the Jolly Roger and sponsor sensitivity training. Thankfully, my American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will fund free grog and hard tack for all attendees. Finally, to all pirates listening to international broadcasts, shortwave services and ship-to-shore radio, let me say this: Ahoy, me regret arr relationship has set sail in a scurvy manner. Arr people share many mutual 'alues and concerns on t' raging main. Perchance, could ye handsomely release the cap'n o' the ship and I assure that no harm will come t' ye or ye hearties. Let us smite t' reset button and launch our seabond on a new pegleg. Savvy? Godspeed t' ye and t' ye beauties. Aye, me parrot concurs.. . . Exurban League: Obama Reaches Out to 'Moderate' Pirate Community Quote
snafu Posted April 15, 2009 Posted April 15, 2009 As we have heard, the White House often sends out an advance copy of an upcoming announcement shortly before the President makes a speech or statement so that the media gets the quotes correctly. A copy of one of the President's proposed statements on the issue dealing with the Somali Pirate/hostage situation was leaked to the internet. This statement was an optional speech that was considered, but eventually not used last week, dealing with the issue, and the White House instead chose to remain silent on the issue... . . . Exurban League: Obama Reaches Out to 'Moderate' Pirate Community Although this is probably closer to the truth than we know I'm gonna give Obama credit for letting the military chain of command the authorization. I also think he covered his bases by saying only if the Captains life was in danger. Well he was always in danger. So who knows if a gun was actually pointing at him at the time. I really don't care. Quote "You can't stop insane people from doing insane things by passing insane laws. That's just insane!" Penn & Teller NEVER FORGOTTEN
phreakwars Posted April 15, 2009 Posted April 15, 2009 Ahoy, me regret arr relationship has set sail in a scurvy manner. Arr people share many mutual 'alues and concerns on t' raging main. Perchance, could ye handsomely release the cap'n o' the ship and I assure that no harm will come t' ye or ye hearties. Let us smite t' reset button and launch our seabond on a new pegleg. Savvy? Godspeed t' ye and t' ye beauties. Aye, me parrot concurs.Although this is probably closer to the truth than we know :confused: So who knows if a gun was actually pointing at him at the time. I really don't care.I'm gonna guess the answer would be no, but for the "OFFICIAL" statement, yep, there was. . . Quote https://www.facebook.com/phreakwars
RoyalOrleans Posted April 15, 2009 Posted April 15, 2009 That's the ol' pepper! Quote To be the Man, you've got to beat the Man. - Ric Flair Everybody knows I'm known for dropping science.
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