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Obama declines comment on US hostage crisis off Somalia

And, given the circumstances, how is that a bad thing?
What has to happen before it IS ok to ask/answer one tangnetal question that may lead to twenty more?

An open forum.

As stated though in regard to this occurrence, Obama should have made a short and direct comment on the situation and left it at that. There is no reason for him not to give a brief statement other then he was not prepared to say anything as he wasn't briefed yet. If that was the case then I would be seriously concerned with how his advisers are running things on keeping the President up-to-date.
 
This is the first time in 200 years an American ship has been attacked by Pirates like this. So you'd think that would elicit a response.. but no there is another reason for nothing from him.

We want the Pirates to stay as irrelevant of an persona as humanely possible. We do not want to mention that they are causing any real strife, or grief (even if they really may be). We don't want their successes of being the pepper in the Giant's lungs, overshadowing the fact that all who comply with violence against the United States will have their tongues ripped out.

We will get word when there's a resolution, because then Obama can say what he wants to and add "in conclusion, we made them our bitches"
 
Thank you for this amazingly striking and useful commentary onto the situation. I can only imagine the vast depths of intellect it took to aquire such a stupendous opinion and insight into the issue. I am sure everyones debate here is greatly improved thanks to this wonderful insight.

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Seriously, got anything legitimate to add to the conversation or are you just attempting to troll?

Oh lighten up.:roll:
 
It wasn't on the teleprompter. Simple as that.

You know that is likely right.
Its very likely when he does finally comment that he will be reading it at us.

I doubt he can use this as an excuse to read a speech about race relations at us but you never know.

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We will get Obama to address the issue, but not until there is a resolution.

Is Obama President or a waiter?
 
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We want the Pirates to stay as irrelevant of an persona as humanely possible. We do not want to mention that they are causing any real strife, or grief (even if they really may be). We don't want their successes of being the pepper in the Giant's lungs, overshadowing the fact that all who comply with violence against the United States will have their tongues ripped out.

We will get word when there's a resolution, because then Obama can say what he wants to and add "in conclusion, we made them our bitches"


How do you know what the heads of our gov't want? Are you secretly Joe Biden? :monkey

As usual, Obama could have passed a national test and just said *something* relevant. Once again, he fails as a "great communicator." The crew took that ship back. They didn't need to wait for Rookie Obama to send anyone.
 
Obviously Obama was too busy celebrating Irans National Nuke Day.

As POTUS, he doesn't have time to concern himself with a few silly swashbucklers off the coast of his homeland. :doh
 
Kinda looks like most of our conservative contingent listened to Limpballs show yesterday, blaming Obama for the hijacking. Either that or echo chamber radio sent out a memo. :roll:
 
How do you know what the heads of our gov't want? Are you secretly Joe Biden? :monkey

The same way everyone claims... speculation and interpretation of articles/news.

As usual, Obama could have passed a national test and just said *something* relevant. Once again, he fails as a "great communicator." The crew took that ship back. They didn't need to wait for Rookie Obama to send anyone.

You honestly think they would have waited for Adapt Bush? Or Clinton? That's a completely horrible argument against Obama.
 
Kinda looks like most of our conservative contingent listened to Limpballs show yesterday, blaming Obama for the hijacking. Either that or echo chamber radio sent out a memo. :roll:




Nonsense. Was this post really neccesarry or are you simply trolling. ;)
 
Today the captain attempted to escape the dingy. He jumped overboard and was swimming towards the navy ship. The dingy is without fuel and dead in the water. The captain was recaptured by the muslem Somali pirates. How did they recapture him. Did they also jump in the water and swim after him? And why didn't the navy simply shoot the pirates once he escaped.

Here is what I don't understand. There are four pirates right. Four Navy SEAL sharpshooters, and four bullets fired simultaneously could end this standoff. Why hasn't this happened yet?
 
Kinda looks like most of our conservative contingent listened to Limpballs show yesterday, blaming Obama for the hijacking. Either that or echo chamber radio sent out a memo. :roll:

Why not, you liberals blamed Bush for everything that went wrong in the world during his administration. In fact many of you are still blaming Bush for things he has no control over today.
 
In fact many of you are still blaming Bush for things he has no control over today.

You mean like how you guys did with Clinton?
 
Today the captain attempted to escape the dingy. He jumped overboard and was swimming towards the navy ship. The dingy is without fuel and dead in the water. The captain was recaptured by the muslem Somali pirates. How did they recapture him. Did they also jump in the water and swim after him? And why didn't the navy simply shoot the pirates once he escaped.

Here is what I don't understand. There are four pirates right. Four Navy SEAL sharpshooters, and four bullets fired simultaneously could end this standoff. Why hasn't this happened yet?

The pirates have human rights, and killing them would be wrong. We need to resolve this peacefully through proper negotiations.

*end sarcasm* obviously the Navy didn't have authorization to shoot, and if the Capt. ends ups dead at the end of this, I sure as hell hope people demand to know why our military was unable to do it's job and kill these scum bags.
 
Carter failed in a hostage situation. I wonder if Obama has the stones to end this thing or will it drag on.

Reagan traded arms for hostages should Obama do the same?
 
Reagan traded arms for hostages should Obama do the same?


No like I said, there are 4 pirates. Lets trade four bullets placed in the fourheads of the pirates for the hostage. Im sure we have four sharp shooters who could accomplish this with ease.

Keep in mind the dingy is dead in the water in calm seas.
 
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No like I said, there are 4 pirates. Lets trade four bullets placed in the fourheads of the pirates for the hostage. Im sure we have four sharp shooters who could accomplish this with ease.

Sounds good to me.
 
No like I said, there are 4 pirates. Lets trade four bullets placed in the fourheads of the pirates for the hostage. Im sure we have four sharp shooters who could accomplish this with ease.

Keep in mind the dingy is dead in the water in calm seas.

Obama would have to authorize it, he hasn't and I'm betting will not allow the military to take the shot.

Think of the race implications, a black man ordering black men killed to save a white man. Obama would be committing a hate crime and have Jesse Jackson outside the WH demanding reparations for the families of the dead pirates.
 
Obama would have to authorize it, he hasn't and I'm betting will not allow the military to take the shot.

Think of the race implications, a black man ordering black men killed to save a white man. Obama would be committing a hate crime and have Jesse Jackson outside the WH demanding reparations for the families of the dead pirates.


What do you want to bet? :confused:
 
What do you want to bet? :confused:

That he doesn't allow force to be used in this situation... the pirates will get away and the Capt. will be released after being paid.

AND THAT is what I see happening.
 
I don’t see them pirates going anywhere, the Capt will be freed and the ransom won’t be paid.
 
No like I said, there are 4 pirates. Lets trade four bullets placed in the fourheads of the pirates for the hostage. Im sure we have four sharp shooters who could accomplish this with ease.

Keep in mind the dingy is dead in the water in calm seas.

I agree with the assessment of ending this hostage situation with a swift and immediate response.

There's got to be something we are not being told, or that we are missing in this puzzle. Normally the pirates would have their heads neatly painted with their neighbor's brains....
 
I don’t see them pirates going anywhere, the Capt will be freed and the ransom won’t be paid.

Based on what?

I'm basing my outlook on Obama's actions to this point, you are basing yours on faith.

I just don't see Obama letting himself be cornered by a massacre (which is what it would be if the Navy used force to stop the pirates, they cannot withstand our military) and thus the bloodless way out is "negotiations".
 
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