tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19635991.post2381075060732900637..comments2023-10-12T08:29:16.971-04:00Comments on Haze Gray and Underway !!!: How do you solve a problem like a pirate...Citizen Deuxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18425085335850663316noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19635991.post-63664584903188448762009-04-23T12:56:00.000-04:002009-04-23T12:56:00.000-04:00Oh, just when I said I would stop political bloggi...Oh, just when I said I would stop political blogging for a while, the Torture-Gate thing rears its ugly head again. Been having fun with it.sonicfroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17243418673004541047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19635991.post-2065985760240209332009-04-22T11:52:00.000-04:002009-04-22T11:52:00.000-04:00I love the idea of using Q Ships. it's like bustin...I love the idea of using Q Ships. it's like busting prostitutes... except the whores usually aren't as well armed!!! :-)<br /><br />PS. Cd. That you for not calling the pirates "Terrorists". They're pirate.sonicfroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17243418673004541047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19635991.post-78509053766894408022009-04-20T14:44:00.000-04:002009-04-20T14:44:00.000-04:00Fishing rights must be preserved on a regional bas...Fishing rights must be preserved on a regional basis. Europe is notorious for ignoring the legitimate territorial claims and fishing anyway. I have always thought the next major naval engagement will be with the Spanish fishing fleet.Citizen Deuxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18425085335850663316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19635991.post-4165539155749047512009-04-20T01:55:00.000-04:002009-04-20T01:55:00.000-04:00Of course, at the same time, Europe has to be made...Of course, at the same time, Europe has to be made to stop dumping hazardous waste and fishing in their territorial waters (god, what a stupid combination).<br /><br />I think most shipping firms have decided it's not cost effective to bother with security. A classic way to perpetuate a problem.Michael Z. Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13543005122174458805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19635991.post-33070106393557632442009-04-17T11:26:00.000-04:002009-04-17T11:26:00.000-04:00I support either embarked security teams, military...I support either embarked security teams, military or civilian contractors as a good solution to the symptom. IT will be "nation building" to quash the root cause. These are not "unemployed fishermen" as portrayed by the leftist press, but organized criminals with little to lose and a lot to gain.Citizen Deuxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18425085335850663316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19635991.post-67617842243035381582009-04-17T08:07:00.000-04:002009-04-17T08:07:00.000-04:00Good point about weapons in the hands of the merch...Good point about weapons in the hands of the merchies. What about the Navy Armed Guard? One MO would be to deter taking the vessel and launching a UAV to track the pirates until a Naval vessel/aircraft could intercept. Also note that as Iraq draws down, Blackwater will be looking for work...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com