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A problem with deep-sixing pirates....
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On Wed, 23 Feb 2011 23:44:26 -0500, I_am_Tosk
wrote:
If Obama wanted to, he could stop this overnight...
The problem predates the current administration, no reason to
politicize the discussion.
Not trying to politicize anything, Obama is the one who can stop it
"now". When Bush was in, I had the same feeling, in fact I am sure I
noted it here.
The loss of 4 lives, fellow boaters, is a tragic event - no question
about it.
If you were president how would you rank it on a scale of national
priorities compared to Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, terrorism, Iran,
the economic crisis, the impending food and energy crisis, etc. ??
It is one of the highest priorities of the US Navy.
"The mission of the Navy is to maintain, train and equip combat-ready
Naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and
maintaining freedom of the seas."
"The mission of the United States Navy is to protect and defend the
right of the United States and our allies to move freely on the oceans
and to protect our country against her enemies."
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