F*ck yeah America!

kdbolt70 · 04-08-2009, 01:29 PM

I read an article this morning about how a US freight ship was hijacked by pirates of the coast of somalia. This was the first time in "recent memory" this has happened. 20 Americans were on board.

Turns out, they didn't like that very much. I just came across this article about it:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090408/ap_on_re_af/piracy

"Pentagon says crew retakes US ship from pirates"

F yeah America, F yeah.

ArcAngel · 04-08-2009, 01:45 PM

We just need to start shooting these ships out of the water and stop waiting for UN etc. The UN is the most pathetic and worthless institution ever

PQ · 04-08-2009, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArcAngel

We just need to start shooting these ships out of the water and stop waiting for UN etc. The UN is the most pathetic and worthless institution ever

Maersk Alabama

Chevyrocker · 04-08-2009, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArcAngel

We just need to start shooting these ships out of the water and stop waiting for UN etc. The UN is the most pathetic and worthless institution ever

JSOC_MQ1 · 04-08-2009, 01:56 PM

Has the UN EVER been good at anything? I don't think so.
The pirates were lucky though, I suspect that one of our navy ships had already set an intercept course.

shank0668 · 04-08-2009, 01:58 PM

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...98361953747265

MidlifeZ28 · 04-08-2009, 01:58 PM

I agree. We need to shoot these pirates out of the water and chase them accross the ocean. Our Navy is there but not with permission to actively hunt and engage.

*DGthe3* · 04-08-2009, 03:19 PM

The Somalis resorted to piracy in the 90's because foreign fishing trawlers were invading their territorial waters and essentially stealing their fish, and their livelihood. The local fishermen defended themselves by capturing these ships and holding them for ransom. They did not have a navy or even a fully functional government at the time. The UN and every other organization did nothing to help them either. Eventually this escalated into what we are seeing today, with the capture of massive cargo vessels.

Just a little background on the overall story.

*radz28* · 04-08-2009, 03:22 PM

America rocks, LOL! I heard, not long ago, the Captain may still be captive by the pirates though...

TJTKSDMJ8 · 04-08-2009, 03:59 PM

My experience with pirates was brutal. We were taken for all of our money, treated like crap, put in the dark, herded like a bunch of cattle, and then when it was over, we were told to get off quickly...

Wait, that was the Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland. Well, same thing but different!.:party0048::party0048::party0048:

DanielleAnne · 04-08-2009, 04:04 PM

We dont take any crap!! GET EM GET EM

dayvedayve · 04-08-2009, 05:59 PM

Fill a cargo ship up with explosives and send it in their unmaned. When the pirates get on board.......

Bet they wouldn't be so quick to take ships.

skipj3 · 04-08-2009, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TJTKSDMJ8

My experience with pirates was brutal. We were taken for all of our money, treated like crap, put in the dark, herded like a bunch of cattle, and then when it was over, we were told to get off quickly...

Wait, that was the Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland. Well, same thing but different!.:party0048::party0048::party0048:

PQ · 04-08-2009, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

The Somalis resorted to piracy in the 90's because foreign fishing trawlers were invading their territorial waters and essentially stealing their fish, and their livelihood. The local fishermen defended themselves by capturing these ships and holding them for ransom. They did not have a navy or even a fully functional government at the time. The UN and every other organization did nothing to help them either. Eventually this escalated into what we are seeing today, with the capture of massive cargo vessels.

Just a little background on the overall story.

Thanks for the run down I didn't know that.

But I hope their not being treated like the victims from all of this. They know right from wrong. It's only a matter of time before a cruise ship or major passenger ship is pirated and more people start to be killed. They need to be hunted and destroyed.

04-08-2009, 01:29 PM	#1
kdbolt70 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Haslett, Mi Posts: 1,287 View My Garage	*Fck yeah America! I read an article this morning about how a US freight ship was hijacked by pirates of the coast of somalia. This was the first time in "recent memory" this has happened. 20 Americans were on board. Turns out, they didn't like that very much. I just came across this article about it: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090408/ap_on_re_af/piracy "Pentagon says crew retakes US ship from pirates" F yeah America, F yeah. __________________ 2SS/RS Victory Red M6 w/ Black Rallys #3305** Muffler Delete, Lloyd "SS" Floormats, K&N Aircharger, Skip Shift Eliminator, Blacked Bowties

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ArcAngel Drives: 07 Black Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manalapan-NJ Posts: 2,872	We just need to start shooting these ships out of the water and stop waiting for UN etc. The UN is the most pathetic and worthless institution ever __________________ Through HIM you believe in GOD, who raised HIM from the dead and Glorified him..

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MidlifeZ28 Drives: Yellow 2SSrs 2G1FK1EJXA9110386 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: U.S. Army, Fort Bragg, NC Posts: 199 View My Garage	I agree. We need to shoot these pirates out of the water and chase them accross the ocean. Our Navy is there but not with permission to actively hunt and engage. __________________ Rally Yellow 2SS/RS with Black Rally Stripes & Ground Effects Package, Grey/Black interior, Yellow Engine Cover, Chrome gas cap, side accents, 20" Polished Wheels, rear blackout package. VIN: 10386 MSRP $40,100

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DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	The Somalis resorted to piracy in the 90's because foreign fishing trawlers were invading their territorial waters and essentially stealing their fish, and their livelihood. The local fishermen defended themselves by capturing these ships and holding them for ransom. They did not have a navy or even a fully functional government at the time. The UN and every other organization did nothing to help them either. Eventually this escalated into what we are seeing today, with the capture of massive cargo vessels. Just a little background on the overall story. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

04-08-2009, 03:22 PM	#9
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JSOC_MQ1 Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 115	Has the UN EVER been good at anything? I don't think so. The pirates were lucky though, I suspect that one of our navy ships had already set an intercept course.

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04-08-2009, 03:59 PM	#10
TJTKSDMJ8 I COMMAND YOU TO HOOK 'EM Drives: 2010 Black Camaro SS2/RS R6P Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Re-building Death Star (Need Contractors) Posts: 2,670 View My Garage	My experience with pirates was brutal. We were taken for all of our money, treated like crap, put in the dark, herded like a bunch of cattle, and then when it was over, we were told to get off quickly... Wait, that was the Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland. Well, same thing but different!.:party0048::party0048::party0048: __________________ Proud Owner of a R6P Black SS/2, RS, CGM Stripe Package Delivered July 3!!!

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04-08-2009, 05:59 PM	#12
dayvedayve Drives: 2006 Chevy Avalanche Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Gulf Coast of Texas Posts: 386	Fill a cargo ship up with explosives and send it in their unmaned. When the pirates get on board....... Bet they wouldn't be so quick to take ships.

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