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2009-04-14 Africa Horn

Undeterred Somali pirates hijack 3 more ships

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Posted by ed 2009-04-14 07:58|| || Front Page|| [11131 views ] Top

#1 My feelings exactly Mr. Yellow-highlighted-text-who-I-could-look-up-on-the-main-page-and-assign-a-proper-name-but-I'm-much-too-lazy-this-morning.

Posted by Scott R 2009-04-14 09:05|| 2009-04-14 09:05|| Front Page Top

#2 FYI - The yellow highlighted text is the person who posted the article - not necessarily a moderator.

Posted by CrazyFool 2009-04-14 09:23|| 2009-04-14 09:23|| Front Page Top

#3 Forget the Pirates...our "beloved" Obama regime has identified the TRUE threat to America:
http://hotair.com/archives/2009/04/14/the-execrable-dhs-report-on-right-wing-extremism/

I wish this was a joke...but it isn't!

[hattip HotAir for the link]

Posted by Justrand 2009-04-14 11:41|| www.bejohngalt.com]">[www.bejohngalt.com] 2009-04-14 11:41|| Front Page Top

#4 Post-it Note yellow (pale yellow) denotes comments from our esteemed site owner. Bright yellow denotes comments from the person who posted the article. In this case, if one looks as the bottom of the article, one sees Posted by:ed; ed is a frequent poster here, generally with sensible and informative comments. :-)

Posted by trailing wife in Buffalo 2009-04-14 13:27|| 2009-04-14 13:27|| Front Page Top

#5 I'm with Ed. As long as they don't screw with Americans, I'm not sure we should do much about them. I realize a lot of this money may be making it to AQ, but I'm not sure this is one battle we shouldn't pick NOT to fight.

At least not militarily all by our lonesome. Maybe a naval protection operation that involves many other countries. Putting some resources into breaking up the gang might be better from a return on ivestment perspective than a military op on land. The burden for which most assuredly would be shouldered by US forces.

Posted by Mike N. 2009-04-14 15:14|| 2009-04-14 15:14|| Front Page Top

#6 I'm suprised Blackwater or some other security organization hasn't offered to guard ships while they pass the pirate infested waters. Board the vessels (with automatic weapons, etc..) before they enter the area and then leave just before the vessel make port. Ask a fee of about 100K or so and perhaps offer to pay any ransom if the guards fail.

Posted by CrazyFool 2009-04-14 16:58|| 2009-04-14 16:58|| Front Page Top

#7 Actually, 2 of the largest PMCs have offered Q-Ships but were refused because of the UN's concerns about using "mercenaries". Considering how many of the UN's membership is made up of 3rd world sh'tholes like Somalia, no one should be surprised that they declined the most effective option for dealing with the problem - it might come back to bite THEM when they move into the business.

Posted by Shieldwolf 2009-04-14 18:48|| 2009-04-14 18:48|| Front Page Top

#8 Some excellent comments regarding the media and PMC's can be found HERE.

Posted by Besoeker 2009-04-14 19:05|| 2009-04-14 19:05|| Front Page Top

#9 They've attacked another US ship according to Info Dissemination.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2009-04-14 21:53|| 2009-04-14 21:53|| Front Page Top

#10 PMSNBC story on attack.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2009-04-14 21:57|| 2009-04-14 21:57|| Front Page Top

#11 Okay, I'm clearly not undestanding the second story. Appearantly the Navy thwarted a hijack attempt, didn't sink the pirate ship and no word about whether or not they are following said pirate ship.

I believe we can consider this a developing story.

Or perhaps this is the Navy way of saying "We don't want to kill your ignorant asses, but you have to leave us alone."

Also, no way the just 'happened' to find another American ship two days after 3 of their buddies get smoked holding their first American hostage.

Posted by Mike N. 2009-04-14 22:09|| 2009-04-14 22:09|| Front Page Top

#12 WORLD MIL FORUM > Article describes how a CHINA SHIPPING CO. vessel was swarmed by about 30-39, mostly fast-moving Pirate boats [avg crew = 3 ea. = 90-127 Pirates in tote], attempting to induce the ship to stop and be boarded. The Pirates were driven off by armed Crew + CHIN SPECFORS.

Posted by JosephMendiola 2009-04-14 23:37|| 2009-04-14 23:37|| Front Page Top

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