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U.S. Spec Ops rescue two from Somali criminals
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 1:12 pm
by seamusTX
U.S. special operations forces rescued one American and one Danish aid worker from Somali pirates/kidnappers/terrorists/bandits/misunderstood yutes or whatever the politically correct term is.
The U.S. forces are thought to be Navy Seals, but the Pentagon does not confirm identities of special forces.
Nine Somalis had unexpected encounters with their maker. An unknown number suffered non-fatal boo-boos.
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- Jim
Re: U.S. Spec Ops rescue two from Somali criminals
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 4:49 pm
by v-rog
Very nice story.
Re: U.S. Spec Ops rescue two from Somali criminals
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 5:11 pm
by Oldgringo
I'm happy for the rescued parties, proud of our armed forces
and astounded at the coincidence of a two person rescue operation taking place half way around the globe on the day of the current POTUS' SOTU address.
Way to go, Barry!
You'll show 'em, by crackie!
Re: U.S. Spec Ops rescue two from Somali criminals
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 12:22 am
by steve817
Oldgringo wrote:I'm happy for the rescued parties, proud of our armed forces
and astounded at the coincidence of a two person rescue operation taking place half way around the globe on the day of the current POTUS' SOTU address.
Way to go, Barry!
You'll show 'em, by crackie!
I'm really shocked that he didn't mention it in the SOTU address. I guess he has a little more class than I gave him credit for which still isn't much.
Re: U.S. Spec Ops rescue two from Somali criminals
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:18 am
by Oldgringo
steve817 wrote:Oldgringo wrote:I'm happy for the rescued parties, proud of our armed forces
and astounded at the coincidence of a two person rescue operation taking place half way around the globe on the day of the current POTUS' SOTU address.
Way to go, Barry!
You'll show 'em, by crackie!
I'm really shocked that he didn't mention it in the SOTU address. I guess he has a little more class than I gave him credit for which still isn't much.
Oh, he did. He said, "good job" to Panetta so his media could hear and take it and run with the story. Panetta just beamed from ear to ear.
Re: U.S. Spec Ops rescue two from Somali criminals
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:24 am
by philip964
Interesting how Obama's only success as President has come from his military.
Really not how he ran.
Re: U.S. Spec Ops rescue two from Somali criminals
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 10:16 am
by seamusTX
I suppose it's too much to expect that we simply admire the courage and expertise of these SEALs (which now everyone acknowledges) who extracted two hostages with no casualties to themselves or innocent persons.
The identity of the CIC is not a factor. He didn't hire them, train them, or direct their tactics.
- Jim
Re: U.S. Spec Ops rescue two from Somali criminals
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 11:06 am
by Oldgringo
seamusTX wrote:I suppose it's too much to expect that we simply admire the courage and expertise of these SEALs (which now everyone acknowledges) who extracted two hostages with no casualties to themselves or innocent persons.
The identity of the CIC is not a factor. He didn't hire them, train them, or direct their tactics.
- Jim
Jim's right:
The SEALS did a great job and we should all be proud of them.
The timing of their daring rescue mission is purely coincidental.
How's that?