Jackson Jambalaya

Yes, of course that is the solution. Adopt a barbarous punishment from over 2000 years ago. Makes perfect sense. Idiot.

You are dealing with barbarians.

And I daresay the Romans at that time were very familiar with principles of law, due process, and other such legal concepts.

Maybe he should just invite them to tea at the WH instead?

WTF is wrong with you anonymous.

Yeah, I guess that would look really good on al-Qaeda propaganda... Photos of U.S.-sponsored crucifixions. Osama bin Laden never knew what friends he had.

The absolute foolish moron who made reference to "...Adopt a barbarous punishment" is a perfect example of what's wrong with too many gutless Americans. These vile creatures we're dealing with are barbarians and it is a waste of time and precious human blood to do anything but meet them on their own terms and annihilate them! To use a cliche or two "when in Rome" or "fight fire with fire". Only someone with an IQ smaller than their shoe size would make such an asinine statement. But then that's what we expect from those on the left these days... stupidity, negligence, and gargantuan ignorance.

Yeah they were familiar with due proces and the law, but didn't they assasinate him? How many years was it before Rome's empire collapsed? When the rule of law turns into the rule of anarchy and barbarism doesn't destruction of the underlying democracy become a faded jewel pretty quickly. Or so my history books read.

Not the same Anonymous because name-calling doesn't advance the argument.

Why not make a rule of law that says pirateasses get executed?

Publically.

Painfully.

And their near kin too.

Being 'so much more gentle and civilized' then them will just get you dead. When you become Eloi, the Morlochs will kill you and yours every time.

'then them' = 'than them'

So much for checking my work before publishing.

These "pirates," as well as other large populations around the world, do not respond to the rule of law or civil punishment. In terms of power, they understand one thing and one thing only which is overwhelming force. In their world, Machiavelli had it right. It is better to be feared than loved.

3 shots, three kills. Can't get better than that!

I love me a Navy SEAL..
Way to go boys.

So, is the President still the "pussy-in-chief," Kingfish? Or are three sniper shots not good enough for you? I have an extra Obama bumper sticker you can have.

Obama didn't pull no trigger. The boys did. Obama knew if he didn't FINALLY intervene we would have nailed him to the cross. Gimme your sticker. I got somethin I can do with it.

Oh, I see. Kingfish posted that he wanted the President to execute the pirates. The President gave an order to shoot them and rescue the hostage, and that's what happened. So if nothing is done, he gets the blame, but if something is done, he gets no credit.

You might want to revisit the assumption that Obama is a pacifist, just because he is willing to try diplomacy. This incident shows the two are not mutually exclusive.

And I daresay the Romans at that time were very familiar with principles of law, due process, and other such legal concepts.Sure they were. The Romans LOVED due process and fair trials. Ask Cicero. Better yet, ask Jesus.

Aight. And just because obama made the call doesn't mean he's not still head pussy. Tell ya what, when your president actually serves in the military, I will personally wear his bumper sticker across my chest.

disclaimer: 'our' military

First of all, I think you know by now when I'm having some fun.

Second, props go to Obama. This wasn't the big deal to me it was to conservatives or others. Main thing I took away from it was Obama is smart enough not to micromanage something like this and screw it up. I wasn't bothered that much by taking so many days as it is a hostage situation. One thing the feds learned from Waco and Ruby Ridge was to take their time in such cases, which usually works out to their advantage as it did this time. Obama is smarter than Carter and I don't think would micromanage a military operation as Carter did the rescue attempt (or have an idiot like Christopher ask Beckwith if they could just shoot them in the leg). So yeah, I give him some credit here.

Do I think he is a pussy when it comes to this stuff? Yes. N Korea launches missile without any penalty. In fact, the next day Obama says he will cut back on missile defense. He is not going to stand up to Iran. He wants to close Gitmo, fine, but then he wants to bring them here? Um no.

Here is what will bea huge test to me: When Israel attacks Iran. If Obama refuses to allow Isreal to replenish their supplies and ammo, that right there will do it for me. There are a few times in an administration where it defines itself and that will be a crucial test because its clear Obama is not going to stop Iran from getting a nuke. If he tries to stop Israel that will say enough about his intentions and character.

So the kid did well on his quiz, but no exam or tests yet.

And crucifiction is still a good idea for them.

Obama mixed with N Korea scares the crap out of me. If he proves me wrong that would be just fine with me.

Wait, we're supposed to give POTUS accolades for doing his job?

What next, participation trophies for the NFL?