Somali Pirates - Page 2

elderboy02 · 04-13-2009, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Footbag

US congressman Donald Payne barely escapes mortar blast at airport in Somalian capitol. Update: Unknown whether Americans were the targets. -CNN

Apparently mortars go off there very frequently.

Great

Paging U.S Military, Paging U.S. Military...........

floydpink · 04-13-2009, 10:14 AM

Weird tangent, but I wonder what the SEALS used to hit those guys?

elderboy02 · 04-13-2009, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

Weird tangent, but I wonder what the SEALS used to hit those guys?

I was wondering the same thing.

04-13-2009, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

Weird tangent, but I wonder what the SEALS used to hit those guys?

I would imagine it was the Barrett M107, .50 BMG.

smokin machinist · 04-13-2009, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Nuke 'em.

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Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

Twice just to be sure

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Originally Posted by md4958

That would work well! SEALS just proved again that they are efficient and silent!!!!

BamBam · 04-13-2009, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by rack04

Intimidation will only get you so far. Sometimes you just pick on the wrong person.

True words. True words

mosesbotbol · 04-13-2009, 10:28 AM

There's still 230 hostages in Somalia that do not have the US Navy Seals to help them out. I hope their fate is not sealed due to our actions. I am glad were able to show our stuff to the world watching under a new president. He certainly faired better than Carter and Clinton under similar circumstances when they were president.

The world needs to get on the same page and figure out how to deal with these pirates as if affects everyone.

SmokeyJoe · 04-13-2009, 10:30 AM

I hate Somali Pirates even more than Illinois Nazis!

King James · 04-13-2009, 10:31 AM

Way to send those 3 pirates to their maker. Whose next? Time to take them all out.

BamBam · 04-13-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

There's still 230 hostages in Somalia that do not have the US Navy Seals to help them out.

YET.

I'm sure wheels are in motion.

floydpink · 04-13-2009, 10:50 AM

In a recent conversation on a gun forum, there was a question posed to a Marine asking what he felt when he shot a terrorist.

He shrugged his shoulders and replied, "recoil?"

At that point, I realized I have missed my life's calling and am now too old to correct that oversight.

One saving grace is the castle doctrine here in Florida which allows intruders to be shot and assumed to be a deadly threat.

replicant_argent · 04-13-2009, 10:58 AM

I suppose a history class might have prevented this situation from its inception if the Pirates simply understood the phrase "From the halls of Montezuma, to the shores of Tripoli."
Yes, I know the shooters were Navy Seals, not Marines, but the sentiment, and the continent is the same.

04-13-2009, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BamBam

YET.

I'm sure wheels are in motion.

Apparently plans are in motion as we speak and Mr. Obama has already delivered a speech about our stand against pirating.

04-13-2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

Weird tangent, but I wonder what the SEALS used to hit those guys?

First thing I thought of.

I have heard two different distances reported 20-30 meters and 100 meters. A.308 would would just fine at those ranges. I read they took head and shoulders shots.

Savvy · 04-13-2009, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BC-Axeman

First thing I thought of.

I have heard two different distances reported 20-30 meters and 100 meters. A.308 would would just fine at those ranges. I read they took head and shoulders shots.

At those ranges I think I could make the shots with an M16A2, however with the boat rocking it might be a little trickier, but an M4 with a scope would probably fix that problem too. Don't know if they necessarily used a sniper rifle for this, and if they did, I'm fairly sure it wasn't a .50 cal, as those rip people apart at distances over half a mile, can't imagine what they'd do at 100m.

Glad we finally took some action here. I was on the phone talking to my grandma and she was wondering why we haven't sent in a SEAL team to take care of the problem. I thought to myself that we probably had, but we just weren't allowed to know about it yet... Anyway I talked to her for about 30 minutes and checked the news, and I let her know what happened. I felt good about it.

As far as the military getting involved with the situation, I support it, we shouldn't have to deal with problems like this, nor should any other country. I say we take out the problem. Hell, if we're going someone put me on a plane (I'll set up communication...) and if need be I'll use a weapon.

DPD6030 · 04-13-2009, 11:46 AM

About time they smoked those pirates. They should have done that to Bin Laden a long time ago. Why wait?

68TriShield · 04-13-2009, 11:49 AM

[I'm fairly sure it wasn't a .50 cal, as those rip people apart at distances over half a mile, can't imagine what they'd do at 100m.]
I was thinking the same thing Jordan.

mosesbotbol · 04-13-2009, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Savvy

I'm fairly sure it wasn't a .50 cal, as those rip people apart at distances over half a mile, can't imagine what they'd do at 100m.

No way was it a .50 cal.

04-13-2009, 12:24 PM

they parascheted in and took up position on the back of the boat. Moved in when There was an obvious threat. the 4th pirate who didnt die actually didnt want to go back to the life boat after he recieved medical attention from the navy and was working with them to try to help.

loki · 04-13-2009, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

Weird tangent, but I wonder what the SEALS used to hit those guys?

I'm assuming some type of bullet

04-13-2009, 10:14 AM	#22
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: Somali Pirates Weird tangent, but I wonder what the SEALS used to hit those guys? __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

04-13-2009, 10:28 AM	#27
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Somali Pirates There's still 230 hostages in Somalia that do not have the US Navy Seals to help them out. I hope their fate is not sealed due to our actions. I am glad were able to show our stuff to the world watching under a new president. He certainly faired better than Carter and Clinton under similar circumstances when they were president. The world needs to get on the same page and figure out how to deal with these pirates as if affects everyone. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

04-13-2009, 10:30 AM	#28
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,163 Trading: (28)	Re: Somali Pirates I hate Somali Pirates even more than Illinois Nazis! __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

04-13-2009, 10:31 AM	#29
King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: Somali Pirates Way to send those 3 pirates to their maker. Whose next? Time to take them all out. __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006

04-13-2009, 10:50 AM	#31
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: Somali Pirates In a recent conversation on a gun forum, there was a question posed to a Marine asking what he felt when he shot a terrorist. He shrugged his shoulders and replied, "recoil?" At that point, I realized I have missed my life's calling and am now too old to correct that oversight. One saving grace is the castle doctrine here in Florida which allows intruders to be shot and assumed to be a deadly threat. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

04-13-2009, 10:58 AM	#32
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Somali Pirates I suppose a history class might have prevented this situation from its inception if the Pirates simply understood the phrase "From the halls of Montezuma, to the shores of Tripoli." Yes, I know the shooters were Navy Seals, not Marines, but the sentiment, and the continent is the same. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

04-13-2009, 11:46 AM	#36
DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Re: Somali Pirates About time they smoked those pirates. They should have done that to Bin Laden a long time ago. Why wait?

04-13-2009, 11:49 AM	#37
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Somali Pirates [I'm fairly sure it wasn't a .50 cal, as those rip people apart at distances over half a mile, can't imagine what they'd do at 100m.] I was thinking the same thing Jordan.

04-13-2009, 12:24 PM	#39
darb85 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Somali Pirates they parascheted in and took up position on the back of the boat. Moved in when There was an obvious threat. the 4th pirate who didnt die actually didnt want to go back to the life boat after he recieved medical attention from the navy and was working with them to try to help.