Somalia Pirates at it again.

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This is an extremely unfortunate situation. Two retirees were sailing their yacht close to London and Somalian Pirates captured them. This particular group refuses to listen to pleas from their pirate peers and elders to free the couple, and it is looking like tragedy may occur in a couple days, because the British government refuses to pay the ransom. God forbid these two are killed, there will be serious militaristic repercussions against the Somalian Pirates.

There is a video of the captives here, and I hope you keep them in your thoughts:

http://yachtpals.com/pirate-chandler-7071

Nov 23 2009 1:55AM

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that sucks, hopin for the best

Nov 23 2009 1:58AM

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Nicholas.

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Something needs to be done about Somalia.

That said, the situation with Richard Phillips did NOT look good for him and the U.S. military managed to take care of it relatively easily. I hope that the case will be the same here.

Nov 23 2009 1:59AM

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lets see a killcam of that dirty dirty snipe this time!

Nov 23 2009 2:01AM

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Nicholas.

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meh i think a few people i know have gotten the play by play from richard anyways(i live in a really small town that he lives in), if that works.

Nov 23 2009 2:03AM

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blong131

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just watched the video, im now much less jokes and much more prayers

Nov 23 2009 2:06AM

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No kidding Captain Obvious!

What do you suggest we do about it?

Oh and why don't we fix Iraq, Afghanistan, Israel/Palestine and everything else at the same time?

Sorry if that came off bitchy but I don't take a liking to people who just say that and then go off and joke about it.

Nov 23 2009 2:14AM

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gmack24

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yea I remember that thread. I was so happy to hear he was saved....I have a very pessimistic view of this situation though. Scary stuff.

Nov 23 2009 2:22AM

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geteducated

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thats why you don't sail there. i guess they didn't get the memo.

Nov 23 2009 2:23AM

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gmack24

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They were very experienced sailors and were aware of the danger's of pirates. They were sailing in a reportedly safe area...this group of Pirates made a bold journey into normally uncharted waters that doesnt experience Piracy. Once again, they were said to be in a safe area.

Nov 23 2009 2:26AM

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http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-04/14/content_11184581.htm

DOLPHINS! WHERE ARE YOU WHEN WE NEED YOU!

Nov 23 2009 2:29AM

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blong131

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holy santa claus shit

Nov 23 2009 2:31AM

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geteducated

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i don't care. they are in a sailboat, those pirates are in a powerboat. there is no safe place on the ocean anywhere near that country.

this summer i was on the pacific, about 100 miles off shore fishing tuna. at about 30 miles on our run out there were 15 foot powerboats riding the swells sport fishing for albacore tuna. if the weather is right you can go as far out into the ocean that your balls will take you.

and there is a little channel called 16 which i would have been on every 30 minutes hailing into any military vessels near by.

Nov 23 2009 2:40AM

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gmack24

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sounds wild, def not a place for me.

Nov 23 2009 10:34AM

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i know right?

but to the OP this shit is fucked i hope it can get wrapped up as well as the last one

Nov 23 2009 10:38AM

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da'fuck!

Nov 23 2009 10:39AM

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Brenone

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the pirates tried to take over the Maersk Alabama AGAIN. that was the ship where the pirates took the Captain hostage for a few days on their little raft and the Navy Seals came in and rescued him a few months ago. except this time the Alabama had armed guards and they fought the pirates off.

Nov 23 2009 10:40AM

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Nicholas.

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what the fuck are you talking about? how was i joking? i was talking about how i personally know someone who was taken hostage by pirates last year dude. sorry i didnt have time to write out my fucking strategy for fixing somalia, i didnt realize that was required to make a post about it.

Nov 23 2009 11:58AM

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just dont sail over there uness it is crucial. I realize that shiping lanes are over there and stuff, but unless it is life threeatening, dont go over there.

Nov 23 2009 12:25PM

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These people seem terrible and I'm not saying that kid knaping people is good, but they have no other choice. The western world keeps this region down. They ARE hurting themselves, but western society hurts contributes. I also know that western groups are there helping the situation. Just stating that these 'pirates' have no other choice for survival typically.

Nov 23 2009 12:31PM

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