Obama declines comment on US hostage crisis off Somalia

[headhuntersix]

WASHINGTON, April 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama declined to answer reporters' questions on Thursday on a hostage crisis off the coast of Somalia, where a U.S. ship captain is being held captive by pirates.

Obama was asked to comment on the situation several times by reporters at a White House event on refinancing for homeowners. Obama, however, stuck closely to the script and replied that he wanted to remain focused on housing.


President Headhunter, what do u think.

Well Bob, while we're here to discuss housing, I think its neccesary to say that our prayers go out to the family of Capt-_____ and that they should know that the US is doing everything it can to gain the release of our folks. They should know that I'm personally monitoring the situation and am deeply concerned. We will do what we have to, to resolve this serious situation.

Gee Barry u idiot, how hard would that be. I guess ur telepromter didn't cover that. 

[240 is Back]

I think you'd criticize him if he commented on an ongoing military operation and he somehow caused interference with the mission

[headhuntersix]

Nowhere in that statement mentions ungoing military operations..it mentions the Capt and gives his family the idea that the President actually cares. No specifics are even speculated. 240...i do this type of stuff for a living. Its not a reach to say that somebody in Obama's band of morons, can't do the same. It appears to me he can't multitask. Further...there are multiple news releases already generated by both Mersk and the DOD/DOJ talking about the situation. The FBI hostage rescue team is there.

[tonymctones]

I think you'd criticize him if he commented on an ongoing military operation and he somehow caused interference with the mission

you should be talking after all the ignorant criticism you gave bush and ahhhh whats her name thats right PALIN...pot meet kettle

[Soul Crusher]

I think you'd criticize him if he commented on an ongoing military operation and he somehow caused interference with the mission

He should say that this nonsense is unacceptable and our captain needs to be given back asap.  He needs to say that they have a minutes to give him back or they will be shot dead on site. 

Barry sympathizes with these people and it is showing.

[240 is Back]

you should be talking after all the ignorant criticism you gave bush and ahhhh whats her name thats right PALIN...pot meet kettle

this thread has nothing to do with the LOSER of the 2008 VP slot.

Why do you continually bring her up

[headhuntersix]

He should say that this nonsense is unacceptable and our captain needs to be given back asap.  He needs to say that they have a minutes to give him back or they will be shot dead on site. 

Barry sympathizes with these people and it is showing.

See I wasn't going that far....that would take massive balls....things the Libs will never have.

[The ChemistV2]

See I wasn't going that far....that would take massive balls....things the Libs will never have.

I think if we continue to have hostage crisis's, Obama's response will be the same as Jimmy Carter's was during the Iranian hostage situation.

[Soul Crusher]

See I wasn't going that far....that would take massive balls....things the Libs will never have.

That is the only thing these animals understand.  

This will continue forever until we show some guts.  

WTF use is having a huge navy if we are unwilling to protect our ships and property?

[Dos Equis]

WASHINGTON, April 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama declined to answer reporters' questions on Thursday on a hostage crisis off the coast of Somalia, where a U.S. ship captain is being held captive by pirates.

Obama was asked to comment on the situation several times by reporters at a White House event on refinancing for homeowners. Obama, however, stuck closely to the script and replied that he wanted to remain focused on housing.


President Headhunter, what do u think.

Well Bob, while we're here to discuss housing, I think its neccesary to say that our prayers go out to the family of Capt-_____ and that they should know that the US is doing everything it can to gain the release of our folks. They should know that I'm personally monitoring the situation and am deeply concerned. We will do what we have to, to resolve this serious situation.

Gee Barry u idiot, how hard would that be. I guess ur telepromter didn't cover that. 

That's exactly what he should have said.  How hard can that be?  Unless you're unable to think without a script. . . .

[tu_holmes]

Arm chair quarterbacks.

[240 is Back]

Arm chair quarterbacks.

Yes.  CNN seems to be about 12 hours behind the story, and they expect Obama to leak something which may compromise things on the ground?

We're at a point now where the same ppl here are going to shit on everything he does.  he could visit kids in a cancer ward, and they'd bitch he neglected the economy all morning. 

[tu_holmes]

Yes.  CNN seems to be about 12 hours behind the story, and they expect Obama to leak something which may compromise things on the ground?

We're at a point now where the same ppl here are going to shit on everything he does.  he could visit kids in a cancer ward, and they'd bitch he neglected the economy all morning. 

It's actually quite pathetic... Like I've said before... Republicans are turning into straight up whining babies.

I'm going to check out their new book.

"How to lose an election and turn to a little bitch in 3 easy steps"

[headhuntersix]

Yes.  CNN seems to be about 12 hours behind the story, and they expect Obama to leak something which may compromise things on the ground?

We're at a point now where the same ppl here are going to shit on everything he does.  he could visit kids in a cancer ward, and they'd bitch he neglected the economy all morning. 

Dude....do u watch the friggen news. The damm FBI released a statement saying that their own hostage rescue/negotiators were oin the ground. Look at what i wrote.....what was the theme....it was to send a message to the family that we're supporting them, a message to Americans that we are doing something, and a message to the shitbags that we're serious...without a single threat made. Thats pretty damm standard, and u don't need a friggen screen message to do it. Barry cannot multi task to save his life. If he is not prepared, he won't go into it. They shield him from the media. Its the basics of crisis communiction, one of the things I now do for a living. This is basisc shit that his media people should have gone over with him prior to the event today. What, he didn't think he's get off topic questions. At the very least u practice the 3 question u know u'll get, the 3 u want to get, and the 3 u'd hate to get.

[headhuntersix]

It's actually quite pathetic... Like I've said before... Republicans are turning into straight up whining babies.

I'm going to check out their new book.

"How to lose an election and turn to a little bitch in 3 easy steps"

Ur right we should sit by and watch assmonkey spend us into the cellar, give away our balls and guns, and appease our enemies...ur right.

[headhuntersix]

Here's the link...Obama is a wuss.

[Soul Crusher]

Here's the link...Obama is a wuss.

Maybe I should not ask this question, but cant you get in trouble for posting here?

[MCWAY]

It's actually quite pathetic... Like I've said before... Republicans are turning into straight up whining babies.

I'm going to check out their new book.

"How to lose an election and turn to a little bitch in 3 easy steps"

At best, it would be a re-write of what the liberals did back after 2004.

Every thing you claim the GOP is doing now, the Democrats were doing this time 4 years ago.

[OzmO]

Geez,  and you people used to think people nit picked Bush.


lol.


But i do agree, overall, Obama has been a PR disaster in some respects.

[tu_holmes]

At best, it would be a re-write of what the liberals did back after 2004.

Every thing you claim the GOP is doing now, the Democrats were doing this time 4 years ago.

How so? Are you equating the fuckups of the Iraq war and Katrina and what not to this?

[shootfighter1]

I think its more than reasonable for a presidential responce to the situation at this time.  He need not give detailed plans but needs to make a strong statement in this situation.

[headhuntersix]

Maybe I should not ask this question, but cant you get in trouble for posting here?

Haha...I'm not sure who Headhunter is...and I am very careful not to violate National Security as per some of Hugo's wishes.