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Cap'n Pugwash wasn't this dumb
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It's reminiscent of the pirates that Asterix and Obelix beat up.Originally posted by zeitghost View PostBehold the warranty -- the bold print giveth and the fine print taketh away. -
Even the Welsh are at it
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/10...ting_trannies/
(with optional video)Coffee's for closersComment
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The country has had no effective central government since 1997, leading to a complete breakdown of law and order...Originally posted by zeitghost View Post
Sounds familiar.Comment
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A quick blast from the gun, sink them and then just move along.....that will deter them."If you can read this, thank a teacher....and since it's in English, thank a soldier"Comment
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Greenpeace would probably start complaining, diesel from the pirates ship polluting the sea etc....Originally posted by zeitghostWhat really gets me is the concept of arresting the scum rather than just sinking the fliping thing & sailing on.
Never had these problems when the RN were busy hanging felons from the nearest yardarm.Coffee's for closersComment
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As the Beeb article puts it:Originally posted by zeitghostWhat really gets me is the concept of arresting the scum rather than just sinking the fliping thing & sailing on.
Never had these problems when the RN were busy hanging felons from the nearest yardarm.
That looks like "no effective deterrent" to me.Although the international naval forces have stepped up patrols in the Gulf of Aden this year, relatively few of the pirates detained have faced trial because of the legal complexities involved.Behold the warranty -- the bold print giveth and the fine print taketh away.Comment
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I'm surprised the French boat didn't surrender.Guy Fawkes - "The last man to enter Parliament with honourable intentions."Comment
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Like those British sailors & marines did in disputed waters when confronted by Iranian militia a couple of years ago?Originally posted by Alf W View PostI'm surprised the French boat didn't surrender.
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