Somali pirates links to AQ and jihad group out in the open now
As I pointed out in two posts recently – (Bubble to burst on high seas thuggery and Pirates seek revenge on French and Americans) – the US confrontation with Somali …
US ship foils Somali pirate attack
For those that thought the Somali pirates would avoid another run in with the US Naval forces… even for awhile… wrong. The Liberty Sun sustained damaged from rocket propelled grenades …
Obama’s Words Mean Nothing-ESPECIALLY on Piracy
In response to the recent hijacking attempt of an American vessel President Obama couldn’t even read his own teleprompter “And I want to be very clear that we are resolved …
White House defends Obama’s silence in pirate ordeal: Puppy Over Pirates?
The White House said Monday that President Obama’s loud silence during last week’s standoff with Somali pirates who hijacked a U.S. cargo ship and held the captain hostage was necessary …
List of Obama Admin Foreign Policy Issues (90 days in)
90 days into his Administration, let’s take a look at President Obama’s accomplishments and challenges. Scott MalensekAuthor of “Reparations and America’s 2nd Civil War Reparations and America’s 2nd Civil War: …
UPDATED: Somali terrorists fire mortars at US Congressman’s plane
I mentioned in my yesterday post that the Somali hostage event was bringing the piracy situation to a new head. UPDATE: At the time of my posting, the Congressman was …
UPDATES x 2: Somali pirates seek revenge on French and Americans
Acting on Presidential authority to kill Somali pirates only if Capt. Richard Phillips were in “imminent danger”**, a US commander made that very call, and snipers simultaneously nailed three of …
Captain Rescued From Somali Pirates, 3 Pirates Dead
Good news…. The captain of the Maersk Alabama was freed Sunday after being held captive since Wednesday by pirates off the coast of Somalia, a senior U.S. official with knowledge …
Obama Admin Paralyzed by 4 Somali Pirates In a Lifeboat
Floppingaces has been reporting on the problem of Somali Piracy for well over a year now. Most of those reports have originated from Bill Roggio’s The Long War Journal. Finally, …
Obama’s Reaction To Somali Pirates “Pathetic”
Couldn’t of said it any better then John Bolton on Obama’s reaction to the pirate saga being played out. Treating it like a law enforcement issue, ala Bill Clinton, is …