Today's Headlines

CygnusX1 · Post by **CygnusX1** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 7:35 am

Big Blue Owl wrote:Right on, Cyg. Last night around midnight the captain jumped out of the lifeboat in an attempt to escape. He was quickly recaptured by two of the soon-to-be dead men. They let him communicate with the army to tell them that he is okay and that he tried to bolt.

There is enough food and water on that raft for 7 to 10 days. We are now into the third day.

Cool that he tried to bolt. That is his duty. If he does it again, and he
gets uprange...I hope the Navy brings the hurt in a big way.

To clarify - It is mentioned that shipping companies ARE ALLOWED to hold
weapons, but they choose not to for security reasons (read: costs), which
is totally absurd.

That is an apt job for Blackwater.

Big Blue Owl · Post by **Big Blue Owl** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 7:48 am

Here is another reason that these ships like this do not carry weapons, as a rule.

Mutiny.

No kidding. The logic is that if you are at sea for a while, you may begin to think that your captain is a buttmunch and you are heavily armed, there is a chance that you'll flip out and go Rambo on everyone.

CygnusX1 · Post by **CygnusX1** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 7:54 am

Big Blue Owl wrote:Here is another reason that these ships like this do not carry weapons, as a rule.

Mutiny.

No kidding. The logic is that if you are at sea for a while, you may begin to think that your captain is a buttmunch and you are heavily armed, there is a chance that you'll flip out and go Rambo on everyone.

We didn't flip out....we flipped THEM out...right off the fantail.

awip2062 · Post by **awip2062** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 3:41 pm

Great news about the Maersk captain getting free!

Walkinghairball · Post by **Walkinghairball** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 4:24 pm

awip2062 wrote:Great news about the Maersk captain getting free!

Way to go SEAL's!!!!!

Big Blue Owl · Post by **Big Blue Owl** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 7:44 am

zepboy wrote:I wonder if O will have the onions to actually DO something about it.

And they weren't any little spring onions, either. "If the captain's life is in danger, shoot to kill."

Nice shots, btw. In the dark, all 3 at once. Done.

Walkinghairball · Post by **Walkinghairball** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 7:54 am

2 words.......................... BOO-YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

awip2062 · Post by **awip2062** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:53 am

And now the pirates say that in the future if they have American hostages they will kill any soldiers amongst them and treat the others more harshly than before because.....get this! lol...our killing of their men was agression!

We were the agressors in this? Gimme a break!

Sir Myghin · Post by **Sir Myghin** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:59 am

awip2062 wrote:And now the pirates say that in the future if they have American hostages they will kill any soldiers amongst them and treat the others more harshly than before because.....get this! lol...our killing of their men was agression!

We were the agressors in this? Gimme a break!

Everyone knows small bastard countries are allowed to attack you but the second you fight back that's not fair. The UN probably agrees

Big Blue Owl · Post by **Big Blue Owl** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 10:07 am

What we need is to be armed to the teeth and as soon as we see these smeg-bags racing toward the ship, unleash the fury on them before they can know what is happening and launch their grappling hooks. No mercy for these dirt devils. If we don't wipe them out with surgical strikes we should at least surround Somalia with a band of steal until they surrender as international prisoners (their horrible country will make a delicious prison) or die of starvation. Players choice.

YYZ30 · Post by **YYZ30** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 12:29 pm

Big Blue Owl wrote:What we need is to be armed to the teeth and as soon as we see these smeg-bags racing toward the ship, unleash the fury on them before they can know what is happening and launch their grappling hooks. No mercy for these dirt devils. If we don't wipe them out with surgical strikes we should at least surround Somalia with a band of steal until they surrender as international prisoners (their horrible country will make a delicious prison) or die of starvation. Players choice.

I think we should turn that entire area into a glass covered parking lot.

They want to play hardball, bring the noise.

zepboy · Post by **zepboy** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 2:12 pm

I am pleased at this outcome, and in our President. A high and tight salute is in order to all involved.

I pray we continue to show undeterred resolve in any further dealings with these scumbags.

CygnusX1 · Post by **CygnusX1** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 6:41 am

I thought Obama handled it brilliantly. He gave the standing order and let
them do their jobs. **salutes crisply**

BIG props to the SEAL Fire Team. You guys are always under the radar,
never wanting the spotlight. That's what makes you so friggin' BADASS.

You definitely brought the pain. Go Navy.

Hey, Somalian Pirates....got somethin' for ya:

Think long and hard before you take another American vessel or hostage.

YYZ30 · Post by **YYZ30** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:18 am

CygnusX1 wrote: Hey, Somalian Pirates....got somethin' for ya:

Think long and hard before you take another American vessel or hostage.

Too bad they have already boarded three vessels.

CygnusX1 · Post by **CygnusX1** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:24 am

YYZ30 wrote:
CygnusX1 wrote: Hey, Somalian Pirates....got somethin' for ya:

Think long and hard before you take another American vessel or hostage.
Too bad they have already boarded three vessels.

They have to show themselves sometime.

The Italians are wanting some payback/getback.

That could get ugly real fast.

'sup Zed? Hope you had a good Easter, Bro.