US Marines take back pirate held ship off Somalia

[era veteran]

No deads, no shots fired, good job. "DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — U.S. Marine commandos stormed a pirate-held cargo ship off the Somalia coast Thursday, reclaiming control and taking nine prisoners without firing a shot in the first such boarding raid by the international anti-piracy flotilla, U.S. Navy officials said." http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39075882/ns/world_news-africa/

[sailor65]

1. What?? Those bloodthirsty, jack-booted US Military Goons?

So maybe they freed a few hostages, but I bet they kicked a puppy while they were on board! The bastards.....

Seriously, way to set the example once again :patriot:

[murielm99]

2. This is such a great story,

much better than all that Koran-burning crap.

Join the Marines and fight pirates. ARRRRRR!

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

3. I joined the marines and had a few fights with sailors. Aaaaargh.

Didn't get any medals for it, though.

[era veteran]

4. ARRRRRG Matey Talk like a Pirate Day in 9 DAYS

Here is more info for ye bilge rats, I'll be shoving off for now. http://www.talklikeapirate.com/piratehome.html

[Cleita]

5. Isn't this the purpose of the Navy and Marines to

keep the high seas safe for shipping and other types of vessels? This is proper use of our military, not invading third world countries for their resources like oil.

[murielm99]

6. You are correct. n/t

[Renew Deal]

7. What will the poor fisherman do now that they are arrested?

:rofl:


They were smart to surrender in peace.

[Codeine]

8. But, but, but -- I read on DU that those pirates are really

just harmless eco-warriors. What gives? :rofl: