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What do you think of how President Obama handled the pirates in Somalia?

By Karen Anne Queen of AB Asked Apr 14 2009 11:15AM
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by Wide Awake @ got 2nd house choice on Apr 14, 2009 at 11:20 am Permalink

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It's how criminals should be dealt with when they choose to commit such a crime.
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Avatar Phillis - Zacks little sister Apr, 14 2009 at 11:26 AM
Yes!!!
Avatar Karen Anne Queen of AB May, 03 2009 at 05:22 PM
+4 for you

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by NeverWas on Apr 14, 2009 at 11:19 am Permalink

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It gave him a little more respectability as a man of action in the eyes of some, but I'm not convinced. When dealing with pirates, it doesn't take a genius to say "use our superior military force and kill them". There aren't political repercussions from ordering the death of a pirate as there would be a foreign political actor, so as a statesman, the choice is pretty clear. If the hostage had been killed, it still wouldn't have been portrayed as Obama's fault.

That said, kudos. He did what needed doing.
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Avatar Teri Apr, 14 2009 at 01:09 PM
What more can you ask....?
Avatar Karen Anne Queen of AB May, 03 2009 at 05:22 PM
+4 for you from Karen Ann

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by Rollie on Apr 14, 2009 at 11:24 am Permalink

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There seems to be a wringing of the hands syndrome around the world because everyone is politically fearful of making an unpopular move.
I'm sure his decision was to use force to rescue the captain and to use deadly force if necessary.
The decision of exactly how to do it was left to others including the actual pull of the triggers. Good for him for taking a stand and making the move to protect US citizens, etc.

Now, let's go from here and see what the other nations do about their ships and crews being held hostage.
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Avatar heather Apr, 14 2009 at 01:28 PM
Maybe the US could offer a "Rent-A-Seal" deal to help with the clean up. A fair price would be about half the value of the cargo saved.
Avatar Teri Apr, 14 2009 at 01:32 PM
interesting thought...
Avatar Karen Anne Queen of AB May, 03 2009 at 05:23 PM
+4 for you and thanks

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by Rince on Apr 14, 2009 at 11:17 am Permalink

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Good for him, its about time someone stood up to them and did something instead of just saying how terrible it is :-)
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Avatar Rollie Apr, 14 2009 at 11:21 AM
I agree with that. There seems to be a wringing of the hands syndrome around the world because everyone is politically fearful.
Avatar Karen Anne Queen of AB May, 03 2009 at 05:23 PM
+3 for you my friend

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by mandomike on Apr 14, 2009 at 1:59 pm Permalink

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If you follow my answers you can tell I am no fan of Obama's but I have to give him this one, he didn't talk about it until after it was over, I listen to conservative radio and have heard some of the hosts trying to find fault with what he did but I am not one of them on this one, I think he called it right.
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Avatar Its still Ridiculous Apr, 17 2009 at 11:49 AM
I definitely agree with you on this one. Gov't are known to have a loose mouth. Too loose!!! Never talk about what you are going to do!
This is something I do in real life. If I plan to do it mum is the word until I've done it. Then I'll tell all who will listen.
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by heather on Apr 14, 2009 at 1:29 pm Permalink

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Very very well done.
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Avatar Karen Anne Queen of AB May, 03 2009 at 05:24 PM
+4 for the great score
Avatar heather May, 05 2009 at 06:55 PM
Thanks
Avatar Karen Anne Queen of AB May, 05 2009 at 07:48 PM
You are welcome girl

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by Phillis - Zacks little sister on Apr 14, 2009 at 11:27 am Permalink

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I am SO GLAD that someone is finally standing up to the bad guys again. It somewhat alleviates my desire to co-mingle with the anarchists.
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Avatar Karen Anne Queen of AB May, 03 2009 at 05:24 PM
+4 and thanks
Avatar Phillis - Zacks little sister May, 03 2009 at 05:34 PM
You're welcome, Karen Ann :)

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by Ditto on Apr 14, 2009 at 11:21 am Permalink

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Two to the chest, one to the head. Great work, Obama!!! WOOHOO!!!
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Avatar Karen Anne Queen of AB May, 03 2009 at 05:24 PM
+3 for you from me
Avatar Ditto May, 04 2009 at 04:07 AM
Thank you, Karen. :-)
Avatar Karen Anne Queen of AB May, 04 2009 at 05:06 AM
You are welcome

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by Timjon on Apr 14, 2009 at 2:06 pm Permalink

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a job well done, especially by the navy seals!
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Avatar Hardcore Conservative Apr, 23 2009 at 11:51 AM
Got an email from a friend of mine this morning about it.
Avatar Timjon Apr, 23 2009 at 01:17 PM
He actually DENIED taking them out?
Avatar Karen Anne Queen of AB May, 03 2009 at 05:25 PM
+God bless America

Answer 10 out of 19

by nzguy.. on Apr 14, 2009 at 11:21 am Permalink

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I would say he handled it very well in deed.
from what I have seen of him so far he is brilliant possibly the best thing that's come out of America in years.
He has given so many people hope in the future.
He is very different to the presidents who have gone before him..
he has integrity..Wisdom, knowledge, a good Taylor .

He's class on legs....
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Avatar Phillis - Zacks little sister Apr, 14 2009 at 11:25 AM
Agreed!
Avatar Teri Apr, 14 2009 at 01:11 PM
Amen....
Avatar Karen Anne Queen of AB May, 03 2009 at 05:25 PM
+4 for the nzguy from me


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