Author Topic: Obama passes first test with flying colors (Read 3053 times)

240 is Back · « **on:** April 12, 2009, 01:46:05 PM »

Obama didn't comment and deal with the press. He just ordered his Navy Seals to waste the fvckers. Good work.

US captain held by pirates freed

Capt Phillips family was informed of his release hours before it became official
The captain of a US cargo ship taken hostage by Somali pirates has been released and is safe, the US Navy says.

Three pirates are reported to have been killed in the operation to free Captain Richard Phillips, who had been held in a lifeboat for several days.

Capt Phillips was "resting comfortably" aboard a US warship after a medical check-up, a spokesman for the Navy's 5th Fleet said.

He was seized when pirates attacked his ship, the Maersk Alabama, on Wednesday.

On Friday he failed in an attempt to swim free.

An unnamed US official told the Associated Press news agency that Capt Phillips was freed in what appeared to be a swift firefight.

Reports say he jumped overboard for a second time, and the pirates were shot and killed before they could take action to get him back.

US forces apparently took advantage of the fact one of the pirates was negotiating on a US Navy vessel when the incident happened.

The surviving pirate is now in US military custody.

Spokeswoman: Family 'relieved' at release
Capt Phillips was initially taken on board the USS Bainbridge, a warship sent to track the pirates holding him, before being flown to the USS Boxer for a medical examination, navy spokesman Lt Nathan Christensen told AP.

Somali elders had been trying to resolve the standoff but most recent reports had suggested the talks had stalled, apparently because US officials were insisting that the pirates be arrested and brought to justice.

'Model for Americans'

"At approximately 7:19 pm (1619 GMT) US naval forces rescued Capt Richard Phillips, the master of Motor Vessel Maersk-Alabama," a statement from US Naval Forces Central Command said.

"US military forces have one pirate in custody, three were killed in the rescue," it said.

Central Commander Vice Admiral Bill Gortney paid tribute to "an incredible team effort" and said he was "extremely proud of the tireless efforts of all the men and women who made this rescue possible."

US President Barack Obama said he was very pleased that Capt Phillips had been rescued and that his courage was a "model for all Americans".

He said he was resolved to deal with the threat of piracy in the region.

headhuntersix · « **Reply #1 on:** April 12, 2009, 01:53:32 PM »

Yeaa....Barry grow a pair. Actually the title of this thread should be, US NAVY SEALS KICK ASS....Barry grows Balls. I'm glad he authorized action. I think they might have taken it regardless once the Captain jumped and they had a shot at the pirates.

headhuntersix · « **Reply #2 on:** April 12, 2009, 01:59:12 PM »

If he's really gonna let em swing he needs to go after them in Somalia as Bush has done 5 times. This was the first attack on an American ship. If Barry wants it to be the last, he needs to smoke a few motherships or bases, that will end the attacks on our ships. Good job SEALS.

Eyeball Chambers · « **Reply #3 on:** April 12, 2009, 02:59:49 PM »

I'm thinking about buy a book on the SEALS.

They seriously fascinate me.

James · « **Reply #4 on:** April 12, 2009, 03:26:55 PM »

Quote

I'm thinking about buy a book on the SEALS.

They seriously fascinate me

Eyeball Chambers · « **Reply #5 on:** April 12, 2009, 06:52:48 PM »

Quote from: James on April 12, 2009, 03:26:55 PM

Looks cool, Ill check it out.

Thanks

Dos Equis · « **Reply #6 on:** April 12, 2009, 07:07:32 PM »

lol @ the title of this thread.

Nice job by the Seals. Three kill shots to the head. Those boys don't play. Too bad we'll spending our resources on the coward pirate we captured.

The Renaissance Man · « **Reply #7 on:** April 12, 2009, 07:11:52 PM »

Quote from: Beach Bum on April 12, 2009, 07:07:32 PM

lol @ the title of this thread.

Nice job by the Seals. Three kill shots to the head. Those boys don't play. Too bad we'll spending our resources on the coward pirate we captured.

/Quoted for truth. However, necessary.

240 is Back · « **Reply #8 on:** April 12, 2009, 07:46:57 PM »

Quote from: Beach Bum on April 12, 2009, 07:07:32 PM

lol @ the title of this thread.

Nice job by the Seals. Three kill shots to the head. Those boys don't play. Too bad we'll spending our resources on the coward pirate we captured.

he'll get life in prison. 3 dead bodies on his hands. maybe they'll get some good intel from him too. I'd have rather seen 4 dead idiots tossed overboard, but perhaps some good can come out of him living...

LurkerNoMore · « **Reply #9 on:** April 12, 2009, 07:58:55 PM »

Wasn't you idiots just whining about Obama being "tested" and "failing" by these very same pirates? Gnashing your teeth about him not giving the OK to the SEALS?

He did it and you still whine and cry about something else along different lines. LOL. It is going to be a long 8 years for you guys.

Fury · « **Reply #10 on:** April 12, 2009, 08:00:22 PM »

Quote from: James on April 12, 2009, 03:26:55 PM

Great fucking book.

Eyeball Chambers · « **Reply #11 on:** April 12, 2009, 08:12:21 PM »

Quote from: LurkerNoMore on April 12, 2009, 07:58:55 PM

It is going to be a long 8 years for you guys.

lol

240 is Back · « **Reply #12 on:** April 12, 2009, 08:23:42 PM »

Quote from: LurkerNoMore on April 12, 2009, 07:58:55 PM

Wasn't you idiots just whining about Obama being "tested" and "failing" by these very same pirates? Gnashing your teeth about him not giving the OK to the SEALS?

He did it and you still whine and cry about something else along different lines. LOL. It is going to be a long 8 years for you guys.

they were pissed off because Obama didnt' tell the press what his plans were.

I guess they find it shocking the leader of the free world doesn't give away details of ongoing military operations involving american lives.

Hereford · « **Reply #13 on:** April 12, 2009, 09:09:30 PM »

So what about the remaining pirate? How many here think the ACLU will ensure his civil rights?

Does he go to Guantanamo?

tonymctones · « **Reply #14 on:** April 12, 2009, 09:20:28 PM »

Quote from: Hereford on April 12, 2009, 09:09:30 PM

So what about the remaining pirate? How many here think the ACLU will ensure his civil rights?

Does he go to Guantanamo?

probably eventually will end up in a prison here in the states, just like they are thinking of doing for the gitmo prisoners that they cant get rid of...not for nothing this was a good ending to a shitty situation why they dont let those ppl arm themselves is beyond me, this however wasnt his first test...i think n. korea was his first test and they gave him 3 or so chances.

Straw Man · « **Reply #15 on:** April 12, 2009, 11:20:42 PM »

Quote from: tonymctones on April 12, 2009, 09:20:28 PM

probably eventually will end up in a prison here in the states, just like they are thinking of doing for the gitmo prisoners that they cant get rid of...not for nothing this was a good ending to a shitty situation why they dont let those ppl arm themselves is beyond me, this however wasnt his first test...i think n. korea was his first test and they gave him 3 or so chances.

sounds like you're saying he most likely will be tried and convicted of a crime.

Eyeball Chambers · « **Reply #16 on:** April 12, 2009, 11:39:45 PM »

Quote from: tonymctones on April 12, 2009, 09:20:28 PM

probably eventually will end up in a prison here in the states, just like they are thinking of doing for the gitmo prisoners that they cant get rid of...not for nothing this was a good ending to a shitty situation why they dont let those ppl arm themselves is beyond me, this however wasnt his first test...i think n. korea was his first test and they gave him 3 or so chances.

Won't our Native Prisoners "take care" of those guys if they end up in American Prisons?

240 is Back · « **Reply #17 on:** April 12, 2009, 11:43:14 PM »

Quote from: RPF on April 12, 2009, 11:39:45 PM

Won't our Native Prisoners "take care" of those guys if they end up in American Prisons?

haha they'll be in ~~Punk City~~ Protectiove Custody from day 1.

tonymctones · « **Reply #18 on:** April 13, 2009, 06:34:59 AM »

Quote from: Straw Man on April 12, 2009, 11:20:42 PM

sounds like you're saying he most likely will be tried and convicted of a crime.

I wasnt aware he was a US citizen?

Quote from: RPF on April 12, 2009, 11:39:45 PM

Won't our Native Prisoners "take care" of those guys if they end up in American Prisons?

iono not my concern my concern is the US with the biggest prison population in the world now taking on other countries shit heads, hows that sound for you?

actually maybe this isnt a bad thing if we do start importing dip shits to our jails we can finally say stfu to those lefties yelling about overcrowded jails.

Soul Crusher · « **Reply #19 on:** April 13, 2009, 07:02:07 AM »

Quote from: headhuntersix on April 12, 2009, 01:53:32 PM

Yeaa....Barry grow a pair. Actually the title of this thread should be, US NAVY SEALS KICK ASS....Barry grows Balls. I'm glad he authorized action. I think they might have taken it regardless once the Captain jumped and they had a shot at the pirates.

Of course this is good news, but the credit goes mostly to the marine snipers, not Obama.

The best thing Obama did was let the military take care of it by themselves.

headhuntersix · « **Reply #20 on:** April 13, 2009, 09:30:22 AM »

240..Barry didn't say anything because he had to distance himself from it, if it went bad. THis is Barry at his best, having it both ways. This was a target of opportunity for those Snipers and atleast the White House allowed JSOC to do thier job. Now the real test is what will the Admin do about the pirates. They have vowed revenge and fired on a US congressman. This is the reverse of a situation where a country or group vows to take on AQ, and get US dollars. Now these guys have vowed revenge and they'll get AQ help. Barry is being careful, this is where things went bad for Clinton. He needs to go after em, no rebuilding, no bullshit...kill and roll.

240 is Back · « **Reply #21 on:** April 13, 2009, 09:35:57 AM »

I hope we hit pirate bases in somalia.

Really, who in the world is going to do shit, if we do?

Soul Crusher · « **Reply #22 on:** April 13, 2009, 09:42:24 AM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on April 13, 2009, 09:35:57 AM

I hope we hit pirate bases in somalia.

Really, who in the world is going to do shit, if we do?

i thought we should not do it unilaterally without the UN blessing???

240 is Back · « **Reply #23 on:** April 13, 2009, 09:52:44 AM »

Quote from: 333386 on April 13, 2009, 09:42:24 AM

i thought we should not do it unilaterally without the UN blessing???

we do what we want, dude. i thought that was obvious by now.

If anyone is deserving of a few missiles landing in their bedsheets, it's pirates.

headhuntersix · « **Reply #24 on:** April 13, 2009, 11:52:43 AM »

It remains to be seen.....Barry moved because he was fortunate to have the captain jump again and the SEALS were there plus the French were able to get their own people back on Friday. It would have near impossible to storm that lifeboat had the captain not jumped. This can't be some bs NATO deal....we're there to kill people ONLY. Barry cannot bow down to the friggen State Department who will want some kind of wussy rice drop or other crap. I'm sure there are NGO's assisting the government there and USAID might be there as well. Bush assisted the Somali gov, militarily with SOF troops and other mil aid. We can't be in the break and fix business, especially here.