Quotes of the day
posted at 9:30 pm on April 12, 2009 by Allahpundit
“I share the country’s admiration for the bravery of Capt. Phillips and his selfless concern for his crew. His courage is a model for all Americans.”
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“Your family is saving a chocolate Easter egg for you. Unless your son eats it first.”
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“Every country will be treated the way it treats us. In the future, America will be the one mourning and crying.”
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As of January 8, 2009, Rear Admiral Terence E. McKnight, U.S. Navy, is commanding a multi-national naval force to confront piracy off the coast of Somalia. This new anti-piracy force was designated Combined Task Force 151 (CTF-151), a multinational task force of the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF). The USS San Antonio (LPD-17) was designated as the flagship of Combined Task Force 151, serving as an afloat forward staging base (AFSB).
Most of those more than 20 navies contributing ships in the region are part of this task force already.
It is already in place…and ROE’s have already been designated…they just need to be kicked up a few notches.
coldwarrior on April 12, 2009 at 11:14 PM
POLITICO Headline: (right now)
“Obama Signed Off On Taking Out Pirates”
aquaviva on April 12, 2009 at 11:16 PM
I imaging a Billy Mays infomercial.
And I like it!
Kini on April 12, 2009 at 11:17 PM
Its Politico…what’d ya expect?
coldwarrior on April 12, 2009 at 11:18 PM
Well, you have proposed a really good plan. And nearly all the pieces are in place. So, now we just need a real leader to make it happen.
Loxodonta on April 12, 2009 at 11:19 PM
Damn…I knew there was something I overlooked.
coldwarrior on April 12, 2009 at 11:20 PM
Thanks for making me laugh.
Loxodonta on April 12, 2009 at 11:21 PM
Stop it! Can’t breath!
Loxodonta on April 12, 2009 at 11:22 PM
Yahoo Headlines
Daring Navy SEALs rescue
President decides on White House dog…
Tony Soprano on April 12, 2009 at 11:22 PM
Yea but its more than just the pirates — they have their direct relationship with ash-Shabaab, who is an AQ affiliate in the region.
blatantblue on April 12, 2009 at 11:22 PM
aquaviva,
I’m not getting the warm and fuzzies that Obama is issuing policy here.
Kini on April 12, 2009 at 11:22 PM
All great ideas, but it ain’t gonna happen with the Pantywaste Prez and Nancy Pelosi. Besides, aren’t we already stretched a little thin in the military department and the latest budget cuts?
Knucklehead on April 12, 2009 at 11:23 PM
It would get boring after a while—after all the pirates are dead.
FloatingRock on April 12, 2009 at 11:24 PM
and in other news… Somali pirates change tactics and decide on holding bake sales to fund infrastructure projects.
katy on April 12, 2009 at 11:24 PM
We are Two Wild and Crazzzzy Guys!
Kini on April 12, 2009 at 11:24 PM
Entelechy on April 12, 2009 at 11:26 PM
Your right, Michelle would kill him!
dmann on April 12, 2009 at 11:28 PM
Not if you can discount the orgies with the media, Chris Matthews being the material proof.
Entelechy on April 12, 2009 at 11:31 PM
I’m wondering how the Russians would have handled this?
Just a case study in contrasts. I do not know if there any Russian cargo ships in hostage, but I would like to imagine how that scenario would play out.
Kini on April 12, 2009 at 11:31 PM
“If’n I catch your sorry ass messin’ around, there’ll be one hell of a mess around here,” Michelle was overheard saying to Barack shortly after they moved into the White House.
coldwarrior on April 12, 2009 at 11:32 PM
YES! He’s busy laying down newspaper to potty train the doggy.
Kini on April 12, 2009 at 11:33 PM
What I noticed most about these reports, is that the civilian and military crews and captains are all pointing at others, calling them heroes. No bragging or boasting. Not one spotlight hog among them.
These people are definitely not politicians.
Loxodonta on April 12, 2009 at 11:33 PM
NRA Cruise – dude, I am so there! Whoever gets the most confirmed kills wins a free cruise.
At the very least we should be launching F-18s with orders to fly as low, as fast and most importantly as loud as possible over every pirate shithole in Somalia tomorrow.
Doc Mike on April 12, 2009 at 11:33 PM
Well, so much for Easter dinner.
Kini on April 12, 2009 at 11:34 PM
We are blessed to be in the company of such hero’s.
Kini on April 12, 2009 at 11:35 PM
Can’t find any Russian-flagged ships taken…but there are several Russians being held by Somali pirates.
coldwarrior on April 12, 2009 at 11:36 PM
The dog is already on Twitter.
SnarkVader on April 12, 2009 at 11:36 PM
It’s as if the pirates are entitled to having successful ship hijackings. Fact is, the pirates assumed the risk of being captured, injured, and/or killed when they decided to hijack the boat.
The idiots being quoted in the article are proof of reverse evolution. They seem to overlook the fact that the pirates instigated the incident.
When China executed pirates some years ago, I don’t recall the same proclamation against China.
jediwebdude on April 12, 2009 at 11:37 PM
Speaking of messing around, I wonder who is serving as Bo’s new PSOTUS?
[Pooper-Scooper of the United States]
Loxodonta on April 12, 2009 at 11:37 PM
I’m wondering how the Russians would have handled this?
Kini on April 12,2009 at 11:31PM.
Kini: I wonder what happened to the pirates who got
radiation sickness when they hi-jacked the
Iranian ship!
For a daily piracy report as well as all ship’s
that have been taken over the years,
this website has it!:)
http://www.cargolaw.com
canopfor on April 12, 2009 at 11:38 PM
Looks like Joe Biden finally has something to do.
coldwarrior on April 12, 2009 at 11:39 PM
Thanks, I laughed so much over that, I nearly wet myself.
Kini on April 12, 2009 at 11:39 PM
I see you answered my last question.
So, never mind.
Loxodonta on April 12, 2009 at 11:39 PM
That radiation sickness thing just hasn’t gotten any press play at all it seems. Wonder why?
coldwarrior on April 12, 2009 at 11:40 PM
Does Bo stand for Baaraack o?
Entelechy on April 12, 2009 at 11:41 PM
It means Diddley…
coldwarrior on April 12, 2009 at 11:42 PM
Thanks my friend!
Kini on April 12, 2009 at 11:43 PM
Bo Diddly Squat
Kini on April 12, 2009 at 11:44 PM
Wonder Why?
coldwarrior on April 12,2009 at 11:40PM.
coldwarrior: Probably a shipment to North Korea!:)
I’ll check that website out,see if there’s
any updates on that one?
canopfor on April 12, 2009 at 11:44 PM
Somewhere after midnight
In my wildest fantasy
Somewhere just beyond my reach
There’s a Navy SEAL reaching back for me
Racing on the thunder and rising with the heat
It’s gonna take a superman to sweep me off my feet
I need a hero
Up where the mountains meet the heavens above
Out where the lightning splits the sea
I can swear there’s a Navy SEAL somewhere watching over me
Through the wind and the chill
Bringing justice to cruel pirates on an unforgiving sea
I can feel his approach
Like the fire in my blood
CrusaderRabbit on April 12, 2009 at 11:45 PM
the adults are in charge now
all is good
Loxodonta on April 12, 2009 at 11:45 PM
Probably going to hear that a lot around the White House for the next few years.
coldwarrior on April 12, 2009 at 11:45 PM
Nothing new for Joe.
Why, I remember the hours I spent in the Oval Office with Barney…
Loxodonta on April 12, 2009 at 11:48 PM
I am still wondering what POTUS is going to do about female reports being held in Iran and North Korea. I suggest one of his world famous town hall meetings in each place.
Cindy Munford on April 12, 2009 at 11:49 PM
Because some were wondering…..
It was Marine Snipers at about fifty yards……
Tony Soprano on April 12, 2009 at 11:49 PM
I imagine Obama dodging the Bo land mines while making his way to Marine 1.
This link might prove interesting to some.
Where did they go?
Kini on April 12, 2009 at 11:50 PM
Actually, it was a little alcove just outside the oval office.
Tony Soprano on April 12, 2009 at 11:51 PM
Huh. You would have thought they had heard that in the new age there are other ways to show your patriotism then American flags. Almost like it’s a national symbol or something, what with the crew unfurling one as well.
Spirit of 1776 on April 12, 2009 at 11:52 PM
What’s Congressman Frank got to do with this?
coldwarrior on April 12, 2009 at 11:54 PM
HotAir Headline:
Daring Navy SEALs rescue dog of a President
(this consumes my cheap shot quota for the month. Check back in May for my special summer kickoff cheap shot!)
Doctor Zero on April 12, 2009 at 11:54 PM
There’s a dog in the white house… and there’s a new canine resident too…
phreshone on April 12, 2009 at 11:56 PM
Who Wants to be a Hero
[To the tune "Who wants to live forever" by Queen]
Kini on April 12, 2009 at 11:57 PM
+1
Upstater85 on April 12, 2009 at 11:58 PM
And for how many of them was today the first day in their adult lives they were proud of their country? Even one?
Loxodonta on April 12, 2009 at 11:59 PM
Arm the crew and tell them to defend their ships. It’s been that way since ships have existed. Breaking news: There are people in the world who would rather steal than make an honest living. They have guns to help them.
Life on a ship is dull. There is plenty of time to practice marksmanship and train for any occurance. Shoot first and ask question never. If they didn’t walk up the gangplank, they don’t belong on that ship.
From my expereinces with muslim’s, they are pretty bold until someone is shooting back at them.
Hog Wild on April 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Hot Dogs?
Loxodonta on April 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Speaking of Queen… I’m sure “I Want to Break Free” would be a great song for these upcoming Tea Parties
— No, this isn’t to send the wrong message to Bawney…
Upstater85 on April 13, 2009 at 12:01 AM
Not a chance. These men acted like true red-blooded Americans. Certainly illustrates the amazing difference in perspective, though, doesn’t it.
Spirit of 1776 on April 13, 2009 at 12:02 AM
If you get a chance,check out the comments in “Headlines” concerning Obama giving two orders to take out the Pirates.
A great breakdown is presented by:
which really puts this situation in perspective.
If Obama gets this much credit for saving the life of an American overseas,I guess this makes Bush a genius and far superior leader for freeing over 50 million.
It is good though to see the “anti-war”,”anti-violence” crowd embrace the use of force and escalation of war now that a democrat is in office.
I noticed that waving the peace sign, making clever bumper stickers,and negotiating with terrorist is not what saved this Captain,it was the use of force.
If I was the left,I would be careful jumping up and down and glorifying Obama for this military operation.
They are going to have a real hard time discounting events that don’t go right as “somebody else’s fault” when giving Obama so much credit by merely telling our military “take them out if the Captain’s life is in danger”.
Not exactly a hard decision to make.
Today was a great day for our men and women in uniform and for the President to allow them to do their job. I will be a lot more impressed when this translates to success in:
Baxter Greene on April 13, 2009 at 12:07 AM
Well crew,I’m hitting the sheets!
Goodnite,all:)
canopfor on April 13, 2009 at 12:07 AM
Excellent
Kini on April 13, 2009 at 12:08 AM
Aloha! G’nite!
Kini on April 13, 2009 at 12:09 AM
But according to so many Somalis, the disruption of Europe’s darling of a trade route, is just Karma biting a perpetrator in the butt. And if you don’t believe in Karma, maybe you believe in recent history. Here is why we Somalis find ourselves slightly shy of condemning our pirates.
Somalia has been without any form of a functioning government since 1991. And although its failures, like many other toddler governments in Africa, sprung from the wells of post-colonial independence, bad governance and development loan sharks, the specific problem of piracy was put in motion in 1992.
Well, that’s refreshing… Maybe with this same logic we could start holding illegal Mexican aliens hostage and demand that they compensate every legal American that can’t find a job – you know, in the name of Karma and all…
Upstater85 on April 13, 2009 at 12:17 AM
To be fair, self defense is a capital offense in France.
Darth Executor on April 13, 2009 at 12:22 AM
+1
Where have I heard that?
Kini on April 13, 2009 at 12:25 AM
Don’t know – too busy being sorta proud of my country
By the way, on HuffPo, the BIG STORY is: Bailed-Out Banks Face Probe Over Fee Hikes
Someone wants this to go away quickly… hmm…
Upstater85 on April 13, 2009 at 12:29 AM
Cowboy diplomacy.
How in refried hell can Michelle be proud of America now?
hillbillyjim on April 13, 2009 at 12:34 AM
She’s being heavily sedated — Heard they have her locked up in B.O.’s crate…
Upstater85 on April 13, 2009 at 12:37 AM
Time for another apology tour.
Kini on April 13, 2009 at 12:37 AM
Starting with Venezuela and moving up the leg to Cuba…
Upstater85 on April 13, 2009 at 12:39 AM
I have another suggestion. Since the Somali “coast guard” is forced into being … “marines” … because they have no functional government, let’s give them ours!
Loxodonta on April 13, 2009 at 12:43 AM
Just think if we had to wait till a judge made the decision to shoot.
The best is yet to come folks.
Individualism, Objectivism, sounds familiar. I’ve musta read it somewhere.
Kini on April 13, 2009 at 12:44 AM
Yes, let’s ask getalife what she thinks…
Upstater85 on April 13, 2009 at 12:45 AM
Now we know why O didn’t confirm Roberts…
Upstater85 on April 13, 2009 at 12:46 AM
Really? Time for another fifth of bourbon. Silver lining and all, you know.
hillbillyjim on April 13, 2009 at 12:47 AM
Have I missed anything?
Loxodonta on April 13, 2009 at 12:47 AM
Only if they convert to Christianity, allow our marines to drink beer in their country and let their women wear whatever they want without fear of death or dismemberment.
Then ya gatta deal
Kini on April 13, 2009 at 12:48 AM
Again, now I think I know why Obama bowed to the king…
He knew the southern neighbors would be causing some problems and he needed to grovel for permission to use force against the newest prophets of islam…
Upstater85 on April 13, 2009 at 12:49 AM
No, but this is the ultimate paradox.
If our government is so functioning and the O’s are such great people to lend themselves to the world, then they should be more than willing to go over to Somalia for the next oh 3.5 years… Otherwise…
Upstater85 on April 13, 2009 at 12:51 AM
Now you know who’s pulling his strings.
Kini on April 13, 2009 at 12:52 AM
I’m not talking about sending them the Marines, I’m talking about shipping every member of Congress, the Supreme Court and the White House staff to Somalia.
Loxodonta on April 13, 2009 at 12:52 AM
Nice, and while he’s gone, Sarah Palin can be POTUS.
Really, I like that idea. He can apologize all he wants and we get real leadership.
+50
Kini on April 13, 2009 at 12:55 AM
Hmmm… I think he rubs his strings up against their fingers and then pulls…
Upstater85 on April 13, 2009 at 12:55 AM
The only problem with that is that I don’t think us conservatives could handle calling her “interim messiah.”
Otherwise, sounds great!
Upstater85 on April 13, 2009 at 12:56 AM
From your link, Kini:
Yeah, the SCOTUS, the decider of law for the greatest nation yet, needs a “model”.
Another brilliant idiot.
hillbillyjim on April 13, 2009 at 12:58 AM
I think the technical term is “Acting Messiah.”
Which we have anyway, so…
Loxodonta on April 13, 2009 at 12:59 AM
whew..
now can we just warn send all Somali pirates a get well card and ask them to PLEASE start filing K1 and 10w-40 forms.
enough of this free loading.
amend2 on April 13, 2009 at 1:00 AM
Hey, she ranks high among her progressive peers…
Something tells me that if they nominated a couple more solidly conservative female justices, she would start complaining about the Estrogen levels…
Upstater85 on April 13, 2009 at 1:00 AM
This is the Left in all their glory, still not understanding how weakness invites brutality.
Saltysam on April 13, 2009 at 1:00 AM
Eureka! Pure unadulterated genius you are.
hillbillyjim on April 13, 2009 at 1:01 AM
Yeah, I’m worried that Sarah wouldn’t be able to walk on water… I might start not being proud of America…
Upstater85 on April 13, 2009 at 1:01 AM
I know. Its not about gender, at least in my mind, but ideology and especially our Constitution.
The woman is suffering from a sever form of liberalism.
Kini on April 13, 2009 at 1:05 AM
We get rid of our problem, and Somalia descends from anarchy into total dysfunctionality.
It’s the old “killing two birds with one stone” approach.
Loxodonta on April 13, 2009 at 1:05 AM
There, fixed it…
Upstater85 on April 13, 2009 at 1:07 AM
To quote that legendary crime-fighter:
“Works for me.” –Hunter
hillbillyjim on April 13, 2009 at 1:08 AM
Just imagine the cargo doors opening in Mogadishu, and out walk Obama, Reid, Pelosi, Ginsburg, Hillary, Barney, Timmy, and company.
Those Somali’s would be running for their lives.
Unless they were stupid enough to hold them for ransom.
I bet the negotiations would drag on for years and years. Decades, maybe.
Loxodonta on April 13, 2009 at 1:19 AM
And with that happy thought in mind, I am heading off to the Land of Nod.
Goodnight all.
Loxodonta on April 13, 2009 at 1:21 AM
His experience as a butt pirate gives us invaluable insight into the motivations of the enemy?
Hawthorne on April 13, 2009 at 1:24 AM
Other than Jessica Lynch, I doubt that many people have ever had more prayer go up for them than this Captain. Praise God and the Navy for his rescue.
Christian Conservative on April 13, 2009 at 1:26 AM
It could end up like this:
US: You know we’re not really missing them.
Somalis: We didn’t mean to be stuck with them.
US: Oh well you took them.
Somalis: We’ll give you a trillion to take them back.
US: We’ll think about it and get back to you.
msmveritas on April 13, 2009 at 1:26 AM
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