Comments on: Somali pirates — you lose

By: Jim

Jim — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:45:30 +0000

Being a retired Navy veteran and knowing the roll of our Navy, the outcome of this criminal act doesn’t suprise me in the least. That’s what we train for. Granted, the opportunity to execute these kinds of operations only come once in a blue moon so I’m glad to see it went off without a hitch. As for our president making the right decision, I think that it was a no brainer on his part and the part of his advisors. I’m sure his bean counting popularity advisors studied this one long and hard and after the task was complete they lifted their glasses to a job well done. In my humble opinion, our newest Commander and Chief could use all the popularity help he can get thanks to our Navy Seals.

By: Jack Allen

Jack Allen — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:43:39 +0000

It’s a sad world when grand powers have to succumb to such doings by fleas and lice such as this former great country Somalia.We and other appreciaters of freedom and former joys of travel on the seas are held hostage by illiterate evil doers.Finally a champion stepped up,yes the USA,as usual had to deliver a blow to this pitiful country.Where is the Somalian Governments controlling hand in this ship and hostage taken……If they can’t or won’t do their job,who will?…… why is it always the Americans that half to step up and do the dirty work…..If that’s the case,let’s finish the job………

By: That Devil Forrest

That Devil Forrest — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:39:18 +0000

The president did his job. I’m glad he did his job but why such excitement over it? Are not people expected to do their job? Were people expecting that he wouldn’t do his job and now releived that he did?
I, for one, will be excited if Obama decides to adibe by the constraints of the constitution in all things. THAT is his real job, to protect and defend the constitution of the United States of America. My biggest fear is that he may actually be another Lincoln and will trample the constitution underfoot and fundamentally change our country.
Thanks Mr. President for letting the military do it’s job. Keep it up.

By: The REAL GodHatesTrash, Superstar

The REAL GodHatesTrash, Superstar — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 10:55:57 +0000

Many Americans prefer the childish tantrums and antics of the previous administration to the calm rational approach that Obama has fostered. So Ayn is right, he will face a difficult re-election.

By: Ayn Rand was right

Ayn Rand was right — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:31:22 +0000

The Navy SEALS shot three for three off of a moving ship into a moving raft and did not harm the hostage. Obama said, “you have my permission to shoot”. Who went above and beyond? Give credit where credit is due. It is not inconsistent not illogical to praise people for doing something amazing in a difficult situation. If you want to give him credit for the sunrise so be it, but don’t expect it to translate into a re-election.

By: GetRealDeKalb

GetRealDeKalb — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:12:22 +0000

Ayn Rand was right?

If you had any idea of logic you would understand that it would be inconsistent to praise Nave SEALS for doing their job and not praise the President for doing his job. THe President made the right judgements as did the Navy SEALS commander and the SEALS themselves. Great job all round. We can leave it at that.

By: GetRealDeKalb

GetRealDeKalb — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:09:41 +0000

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By: Ayn Rand was right

Ayn Rand was right — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:32:58 +0000

Can people please stop glorifying the President for doing his job. The Navy SEALS, along with the Captain who was willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to save others, are the ones who should be glorified. Like many other things going on in our world for which he gets/takes credit, Obama had NOTHING to do with the final outcome. At best he allowed them to do the job they are qualified to do, and they did it exceptionally well.

If those of you who wildly support President Obama would lay off the extreme accolades, others of us might actually take notice when he does go above and beyond. Remember the boy who cried wolf…it works for praise as well as peril.

By: Amelia

Amelia — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:25:25 +0000

Well Done Pres Obama and Thank you, Thank you, Thank you Navy and SEALS.

By: Tim Brown

Tim Brown — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:07:04 +0000

President Obama made the right decision, just as President Bush would have and did. Those of you who continue to talk about having adults in charge are so totally wrong. In a few years when we have lost a large portion of our freedoms and are waiting for the government check you will see.