Bob98SR5
04-14-2009, 05:42 PM
a pie in the sky, doesn't work-in-the-real world way of dealing with *criminals*.
What topic am I referring to here? Those three (dead) Somali pirates :clap: Yes, the theory that anyone can be negotiated with (i.e. the liberal Democratic model of diplomacy) has once again proven a failed way of thinking---that naive believe that is anchored to the theory that everyone, every nation, etc. has equivalent morality, respect for the same values, etc.
How many days did US Navy negotiators try to negotiate w/ these criminals? And in the past oh-who-knows how many years, how many freighters have been hijacked? These bizatches dont discriminate between Russian, US, British, etc. They hijack anything that moves, no matter how small or large. In fact, they hijacked a freakin' yacht the next day after those three were killed. The French forces wasted no time in taking care of business.
So what worked? Yes, force. Because that's the only language they understand. While true you have to first talk, there's a point where you have to realize that they cannot be negotiated with and should not be trusted. That is not to say you wholesale wipe anything that resembles a Somali pirate, but when you see a fast moving boat w/ 4 guys shouldering at least 1 RPG-7 and the rest carrying AK-47s, why is it that you have to be boarded to respect this b.s. concept of "In'tl Maritime law"? Time to review the policy.
Now back to the pirates and how the real story evolved. AP was one of the first news organizations to report on this. First they wrote that "Obama was asked twice by the Defense Dept via the US Navy before approving the orders to shoot to kill". Now (predictably) the MSM is reporting it as "Obama approved the order twice..." Typical. All hail the omnipotent Obama! We must write our continued praises to the almighty! Now you know how the story has been spinned.
But really, instead of the MSM's celebrating the great decision that Obama made, why don't we celebrate the true heros here: those SEAL snipers and their fine marksmanship. Kick ass. I was happy to hear the news.
What topic am I referring to here? Those three (dead) Somali pirates :clap: Yes, the theory that anyone can be negotiated with (i.e. the liberal Democratic model of diplomacy) has once again proven a failed way of thinking---that naive believe that is anchored to the theory that everyone, every nation, etc. has equivalent morality, respect for the same values, etc.
How many days did US Navy negotiators try to negotiate w/ these criminals? And in the past oh-who-knows how many years, how many freighters have been hijacked? These bizatches dont discriminate between Russian, US, British, etc. They hijack anything that moves, no matter how small or large. In fact, they hijacked a freakin' yacht the next day after those three were killed. The French forces wasted no time in taking care of business.
So what worked? Yes, force. Because that's the only language they understand. While true you have to first talk, there's a point where you have to realize that they cannot be negotiated with and should not be trusted. That is not to say you wholesale wipe anything that resembles a Somali pirate, but when you see a fast moving boat w/ 4 guys shouldering at least 1 RPG-7 and the rest carrying AK-47s, why is it that you have to be boarded to respect this b.s. concept of "In'tl Maritime law"? Time to review the policy.
Now back to the pirates and how the real story evolved. AP was one of the first news organizations to report on this. First they wrote that "Obama was asked twice by the Defense Dept via the US Navy before approving the orders to shoot to kill". Now (predictably) the MSM is reporting it as "Obama approved the order twice..." Typical. All hail the omnipotent Obama! We must write our continued praises to the almighty! Now you know how the story has been spinned.
But really, instead of the MSM's celebrating the great decision that Obama made, why don't we celebrate the true heros here: those SEAL snipers and their fine marksmanship. Kick ass. I was happy to hear the news.