Pirates

Although obviously scary for captives and family,
nonetheless quite captivating:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...l?hpid=topnews

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/12/wo...omalia.html?hp

Apparently it is cheaper for shipping companies not
to arm their vessels (insurance and such) and just pay
these ransoms. Cost benifit analysis says the Somali
pirates have found a money niche.

Also rather sad. The US ship detained was carrying food
bound for Kenya to be transported to starving in Somalia. It has
made its way to a Kenyan port.

[Cannon Shell]

They were very good today. Maholm was sharp.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?...=.jsp&c_id=pit

Damn it man this is the politics section.
You should read this stuff.
Its quite interesting imo.

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

They were very good today. Maholm was sharp.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?...=.jsp&c_id=pit

On a roll tonight Chuck.....bravo!

I found out why so many pirates
wear eyepatches.

pgardn why do so many pirates wear eyepatches?

[AeWingnut]

http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/...in_a_whil.html


"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."

[dellinger63]

Congrats to the SEAL team for a great job and almost perfect with 3 pirates dead and a fourth wounded. Who missed?

Originally Posted by AeWingnut

http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/...in_a_whil.html


"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."

Damn I wish I had written the bolded.

arrrrrr