How should the United states deal with piracy at sea ?

Comment #16

bigato1010 — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 02:51:01 GMT

Stop paying ransomes to these pirates you only making the situation worse !!

Comment #15

bigato1010 — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:26:15 GMT

Within 48hrs these Somalia pirates has captured 4 more ships wow!!. No more negotiation with these thugs .. fight fire with fire !! bring on the sharp shooters.

Comment #14

Todd — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 22:30:08 GMT

@justexploring: I guess I was right. Not sure what you're talking about with "Obama's fault" though. Don't think anyone was blaming Obama, just referring to his lack of utterances on the subject. *He's* actually the one who will likely start talking now and taking credit. I think your accusations about some people here expressing their opinions are directed at the wrong party. 'Nuff said.

Comment #13

justxploring — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:05:31 GMT

Somali pirates attacked two US Navy Cruisers in 2006. The USS Cape St. George & USS Gonzalez. In 2007 they attacked the US Owned MS Nautica. The ship they just attacked is the US Flagged/ DENMARK Owned Maersk Alabama. In any case, I'm glad that the Captain is safe.

Comment #12

justxploring — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 18:55:53 GMT

Ever think that was the plan all along?? So many people here are myopic and hateful. It was all Obama's fault a couple of days ago. Now that Captain Phillips is free & safe, what are you going to say? There is no middle ground with people who lean so far to the right they would fall off the planet if it was flat.

Comment #11

JAP69 — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 18:22:56 GMT

The navy seals had it figured out and did what they needed to do. The captain survived the shootout and is free.<br

Comment #10

jim695 — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:57:58 GMT

Jim

Comment #9

Todd — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 15:58:59 GMT

Yeah, great plan. How French. I have a different idea: We use our military experts to go in to that glorified row boat and wipe out every pirate, and take back our captain. Let's see how many American ships get targeted after that.

Comment #8

azares — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 15:06:29 GMT

The government of Somalia is dysfunctional and will not help eliminate piracy. All it takes is our resolve like sending one US Navy aircraft carrier make the whole Somali coastline a burning inferno and wasteland!

Comment #7

justxploring — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:16:13 GMT

What about Chevron, time*treat? They destroyed the fishing villages in Nigeria and poisoned the crops. Then they shot the protesters !!

Comment #6

time*treat — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:15:56 GMT

Some of those pirates are indeed thugs. Other "pirates" are just a bit annoyed at Europe's toxic waste being dumped off their shores, making people sick and killing the fish in the area. Same as the U.S. Coast Guard would do, if it were happening here. *That* dirty little secret is being kept out of the lamestream news.

Comment #5

justxploring — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 23:55:58 GMT

#1 is to save Captain Phillips. Let's all pray for his safety. A violent act would surely mean death not only for the Captain, but for others inland. We are currently in negotiations. Safety first, aggression later.

Comment #4

bigato1010 — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 23:44:17 GMT

Absolutely , Clinton did comment on that , thanks justxploring , Many countries have goverments but still have no control over their situation. Then the question now is what is the purpose of government who are corupted ?

Comment #3

justxploring — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 23:35:07 GMT

Why are you surprised? He has a Secretary of State who is addressing this publicly. He is working with Naval Intelligence and the FBI. Clinton (who should be President IMHO) is very qualified. JAP is correct. There is no government in control in Somalia. <br

Comment #2

bigato1010 — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 23:19:54 GMT

The state of somalia is not anarchy as you saying Jap69 see somaligovernment.org.The president 's name is Abdinur A. Darma

Comment #1

JAP69 — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 22:42:03 GMT

Somalia does not have a gov't. Somalia is run by gang leaders and thugs. Has not had a legitimate gov't since somewhere in the 90s.

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bigato1010 — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 22:03:58 GMT

Somolian pirates are nothing but a gang of thieves who makes their daily living stealing ships and holding people on board for ransoms. They are a disgrace to the African Continent. OAU must punish Somalia. I believe their govt are behind this nonsense.God bless Capt.Richard Philips and his family. A true american hero who who gave himself for others to be free. Everyone say a prayer for this man. United nations and all the Nato alliance must got involve. I am suprised at the US president not commenting on the situation that after all the captain is from the states. For how long will you negotiate with pirates ? All ships travelling through the Gulf of Eden must be equiped with security forces to fight these so called mordern day pirates.

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