Still Traveling

By Tom Francuz

November 8, 2005 8:10 AM | Link to this

Why isn’t anyone talking about the fact that these “pirates” are Muslim Extremists. Just like the ones rioting in France. We are fighting WWIV wether we chose to believe it or not.

By Cruiser

November 8, 2005 8:42 AM | Link to this

Cruising has to be the easiest, most unprotected target out there. I have feared this for some time. Where else can you get so many American’s isolated together in international waters at that? Hardly think this will remain isolated incedent.

By Susan

November 8, 2005 8:52 AM | Link to this

Only Royal Carribean truly knows how to ruin a cruise. And they don’t need pirates to assist. They are pirates in there own right.

By Bob in Decatur

November 8, 2005 8:55 AM | Link to this

The cruise ship outran the Pirates/Terrorists? What were they in, a rowboat? These idiots were just carjackers with wet feet. Please! The Captain should have dropped his anchor on them.

By Theboykin

November 8, 2005 9:21 AM | Link to this

Yarr, the cruise ship be ruining my vaction of raping and pillaging.

By Jennifer

November 8, 2005 9:27 AM | Link to this

Oh good lord - not everything that goes wrong in this world has to do with Muslim Extremists or terrorists out to get Americans. The fact is these are truly PIRATES who targeted any and every ship that sails those waters - just ask the UN. Piracy is common nowadays in Asian and African waters. For pete’s sake - not everything in the world revolves around Americans and who’s “out of get us”.

By Lynne

November 8, 2005 9:27 AM | Link to this

I’ve never been on a cruise and never wanted to go on a cruise for that reason. Fear of modern day priates.

By Pete

November 8, 2005 9:35 AM | Link to this

No surprise to me, particularly in those waters. Many people think that the Indian Ocean off East Africa is like the Carribean - it’s as different as Mogadishu is from Miami. Both dangerous in their own right, but hardly in the same league. BTW, piracy in the Carribean is also not unheard of, but generally private yachts are targeted.

By Vernon Chandler

November 8, 2005 9:52 AM | Link to this

I believe this is isolated to that part of the world and it wont deter me from cruising the carribean.

By Mike Callaway

November 8, 2005 9:52 AM | Link to this

I would no more worry about piracy of a cruise ship than hijacking an airliner . Possible ? Yes . Probable ? Not likely . Hey , Susan , sorry you had such a bad experience with Royal Carribean . I’ve cruised with RC several times …. all good experiences . Give them another chance . And , Cruiser , security on the high seas should be an issue with the cruise lines . Thought about that also , an isolated ship on the high seas is an easy target . And , Jennifer , don’t forget the Palestinian terrorists a few years age that hijacked an Italian cruise ship and pushed an innocent wheelchair bound America Jew overboard . Muslim extremist are bad guys . They have no conscience . Have you not read about the current problems in France ? Do you remember London , Madrid , and 9/11 ? Don’t underestimate these savages .

By gcsutechfan69

November 8, 2005 10:04 AM | Link to this

yeah these are not real pirates, they are pirate imposters. what jerks, any one can loot pillage and drink up me hardess yo hoe, but they did it with out any class,. what a bunch of jerks.

By Greg

November 8, 2005 10:05 AM | Link to this

Pirates? These are Muslim Terrorists

By Chris

November 8, 2005 10:25 AM | Link to this

Has anyone caught on to the fact that all of our problems center around the muslims and how extreme they are. Back off guys and make this world a bit more peacefull.

By CBJones

November 8, 2005 11:27 AM | Link to this

I am a seasoned cruiser and I cruise at least l time per year, I take God on my cruise and he take care the rest, I am cruising next month and I don’t have a fear of pirates, after dealing with the American government I welcome a conversation with someone outside of the government that takes because of need instead of greed!!!!!!!!!

By Beezelbil

November 8, 2005 11:38 AM | Link to this

It’s wankers like these that give us REAL pirates a bad name!! And CRUISE SHIPS? Come on, I’m with TheBoykin, cruise ships make the raping and pillaging seems so passe!! POSERS!!

By banjo loving freak

November 8, 2005 11:51 AM | Link to this

We need pirates in Atlanta. They could sail all around Piedmont Park.

By Lisa

November 8, 2005 11:52 AM | Link to this

I feel the need to comment that the pirates will not keep me from a cruise. The cruise, itself will.

By Sinbad, the muslim extremist pirate

November 8, 2005 12:09 PM | Link to this

Arrrrrrrgh! Who are ye callin’ a muslim extremist? Sinbad’s the finest sailor ever to fly the jolly roger. Me and me hearties will take on one of ye fancy sailin’ ships any time, any place. Arrrrrrrgh!

So ye think ye can outrun old Sinbad do ye? Thar’s rich old ladies in them thar cruisin’ ships, loaded down with diamonds and ripe for rapin’ and pillagin’. Arrrrrrgh! Enough to finance me war on you American infidels. Arrrrrrgh!!!

One broadside from me cannon’s and you will feel the wrath of Allah!

By Carmen

November 8, 2005 12:13 PM | Link to this

Just please, please, let one of those pirates look like Captain Jack Sparrow, and I’m there!!

By pushed in

November 8, 2005 12:23 PM | Link to this

Jack Sparrow was a pirate for sure. A pillow pirate. Real pirates dont wear eye liner.

By Penalope

November 8, 2005 12:26 PM | Link to this

I wish i could be a muslim extremist.

By JumpinJahosephat

November 8, 2005 12:39 PM | Link to this

Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum! YARRR!

All pirates are muslim extremists at heart. It’s just who we are! We sing! We pillage! We pray!

YARRR!

By Christy

November 8, 2005 12:59 PM | Link to this

I have been on three cruises and this incident will not deter me from cruising again. I have only cruise to the Caribbean, but I have always felt safe.

By Ms. 8Ball

November 8, 2005 1:03 PM | Link to this

Does anyone else suspect these jerks are Steven Segal fans? this has a real “Underseige” feel to it…… Just in case, I’d recommend caution when traveling on trains (underseige II) - and well, it wouldn’t hurt to watch those submarine trips as well…..

By bob

November 8, 2005 1:10 PM | Link to this

Ive been a Pirates fans for years but i cant belive what steroids can lead to. Barry we still love you and with the baby jesus we can beat this man.

By Sinbad, the muslim extremist pirate

November 8, 2005 1:40 PM | Link to this

Arrrrrgggghhhh! So ye don’t think we can pillage the Carribean, do ye? Well, shiver me timbers. Have you been to Disney World lately and ridden Muslim Extremists of the Carribean?

My cousin, Hakeem, was lead pirate there until he bought his own Chevron station. Arrrrrggghhh!!!

Now that’s what I call piracy. arrrrghhh.

By Lee

November 8, 2005 3:08 PM | Link to this

DID ANYONE EVER HEAR OF “BLACKHAWK DOWN”? These ‘pirates’ attacked this ship off the coast of Samalia so why the big surprise? The warlords there certainly control the pirates as well as the militias. Are they Muslim extremists? Probably but who really knows and when they are intent on robbing, raping or killing yuo it doesn’t matter? I’m more concerned about all the intestinal problems the cruise ship pasengers have had all over the world than being attacked by pirates. I certainly would not cruise near Somalia, Sudan, Yemen or Iran without the US Navy as an escort. Let’s go to Cozumel and party at Carlos n Charlie’s!!!!

By Van

November 8, 2005 3:53 PM | Link to this

Folks, The threat of piracy is real. From the South China sea to the Indian ocean.

With the usless UN even held hostage, what can a cruise ship do to protect itself.

We need to being back the privateer, letters of marque(issued by our Congress) and all it involves.

By Nancy

November 9, 2005 11:07 AM | Link to this

Since when do we call Terrorists Pirates?

By Van

November 9, 2005 3:47 PM | Link to this

piracy: 1 : an act of robbery on the high seas; also : an act resembling such robbery.

Technically, you are correct.

By MrLiberty

November 10, 2005 1:12 PM | Link to this

With the prices of cruises, it seems as though these new pirates could just be considered “competition”. Add to that the chronic disease outbreaks and one has to wonder why anyone is cruising.

As for the Muslim extremists, if this type of behavior is really tied to what’s going on in the middle east, then Americans better just stay home all together until their government stops committing its acts of terrorism all over the world.

By JamesDAWG

November 10, 2005 2:01 PM | Link to this

arrrg where be pirates?

By Jay

November 10, 2005 2:41 PM | Link to this

Arrrghh!! We pirates sail the 7 seas in our 15 foot dinghys to swashbuckle those who support Bush and his terrorist regime. Allah Akbar!!

By Van

November 10, 2005 3:05 PM | Link to this

MrLiberty,

Pray tell which acts of terrorism have we committed?

And please give real proof.

By Mike

November 11, 2005 12:34 PM | Link to this

By Tom Francuz Why isn’t anyone talking about the fact that these “pirates� are Muslim Extremists. Just like the ones rioting in France. We are fighting WWIV wether we chose to believe it or not.

Actually Tom, the majority of Pirates are in the South China Sea are are primarily of Phillipine and Malaysian origin. Also, there has been an uptick in pirate attacks off the coast of Brazil (catholic terrorists?). There’s this awesome new thing called the internet, and if you actually do research you can find answers to simple questions. Or you could continue with your current method of shoehorning every world event into some lame fear argument that all the muslims are out to get you.

By MrLiberty

November 11, 2005 1:25 PM | Link to this

Van,

Well, we could start with the unconstitutional and illegal war on the people of Iraq and Afghanistan. For a specific moment, let’s try the slaughter of the citizens of Fallujah. Here’s the video for proof: http://www.rainews24.rai.it/ran24/inchiesta/video.asp

That you can’t answer your own question only shows that you probably aren’t willing to acknowlege the truth of facts.

Before these wars we have the 1.5 million dead Iraqi’s from our immoral sanctions against Iraq. There isn’t enough room in any blog to cover our atrocities going back throughout the 20th century, but there are plenty of sites on the internet that document them well (assuming you are willing to open your eyes and your heart to the reality of our government’s behavior.

Unfortunately un-involved american tourists will have to suffer the consequences of these actions. That’s why we must all work to stop this.

By Van

November 11, 2005 3:04 PM | Link to this

MrLiberty, the war you are talking about was voted on and approved by a majority of both houses of Congress, therefore, it is constitutional and not an act of terrorism.

Regarding “1.5 million dead Iraqi’s from our immoral sanctions against Iraq.” The UN’s Food for OIl program was to feed the people of Iraq, instead Saddam used the funds to build palaces and fund his lifestyle. Those sanctions were applied by the UN, not the US. I am glad you think the UN is immoral, I agree.

About Fallujah, after warming the inhabitants of the upcoming fight, and allowing the non-combatants to leave, those remaining are concidered combatants. Since they refuse to identify themselves(uniforms, emblems or some other method as described in the Geneva Convention) and hide amoung the civilians, any armed person is a combatant. By the way, that video was very creative with fiction, not much in the way of truth, except where they can splice together enough footage from any battle scene. Have you seen the pictures from England during the blitz? How about Nanking before the start of WWII. How about the ruins of the World Trade building, do you also believe we did this to ourselves?

Personally, having served in the military, I full support the killing of anyone trying to kill our soldiers.

By Fan of Van

November 11, 2005 3:35 PM | Link to this

MrLiberty is a complete boob. He believes anything the liberal media says, and cannot think for himself. Thanks Van for the competent response that contains “the truth of facts” not just your bias unsupported opinions. The truth is that tourist will suffer because of extremist that kill in the man of God. Not as a response to our actions. If you don’t believe in Ali you must die so says the Koran. MrLiberty please take a vacation to Bali soon. If you would like I will pay.

By Douglas

November 14, 2005 9:50 AM | Link to this

Why can’t everyone connected with this whole thing understand that is about the religion of Islam. These aren’t “pirates”. These are islamic terrorist’s and are trying to kill all infedels.(That would be anyone who is not a muslin for all the ignorant people in the world.) Even the AJC cannot recognize this fact that this is islamic terrotist’s, not pirates.

By Van

November 14, 2005 11:18 AM | Link to this

Douglas, wake up, everyone know that is the case, the AJC is a strictly run politically correct news rag catering to the far left.

The battle between Muslims and the infidels(everyone not a “believer”) has been going on for 1300 years, every since Muslim General Abd al-Rahman first invaded Europe in 732AD.

By pkatzzz

November 14, 2005 4:43 PM | Link to this

Mr. Liberty:

You wouldn’t know what “liberty” was if it bit you in the face…instead of one of your fellow brain dead, spoiled and coddled lefties, why don’t you ask someone who REALLY knows what liberty means, like a WWII vet or a citizen of a former Eastern bloc country? Ever wonder why formerly communist eastern european countries such as Poland and the Czech Republic are supporters of the war in Iraq? Because they know what living under oppression and tyranny truly means - sorry, Mr. LIBERTY, but you have no idea what those conditions would be like to live under, but through the undermining actions of you and your ilk, you are hell bent on making sure we soon do…

Oh, by the way? Taking into account inflation, cruise prices are actually lower today than they were 20 years ago because of supply and demand, and increased competition within the cruise industry. But understanding those concepts would require an understanding of economic principles, and based upon your comments here, I would guess economics is not part of your video gaming world.

By pkatzzz

November 14, 2005 4:56 PM | Link to this

We love cruising and have absolutely no plans to abandon our cruise vacations. People, come on, if you’re gonna let every risk restrict your life, you might as well hole up in your house and never come out. Course, you better make sure you don’t have any trees around that could fall on your roof. Or live in a flood, hurricane, earthquake, or tornados zone. Or allow stoves, fireplaces or candles to be lit. Or allow blowdryers anywhere NEAR the bathroom. Or allow slippery tubs and showers to be used in your house. Or allow medications to be swallowed. Or handle any sharp objects while cooking. And the car? Ha! You better just SELL that deathtrap!

To play it COMPLETELY safe, just turn off the electricity and gas, crawl into the basement, eat only grains and nuts between hibernating. I mean, bears live pretty safe lives, right? As long as EVIL man is not around, that is…which, by the way, will also need to be included as a “no no” on your safety checklist…

On second thought, consider this: There are NO guarantess in life, deal with it!

By Bob

November 15, 2005 9:51 AM | Link to this

So after they didnt catch these guys on the rowboat how did we come to the conclusion they are muslims any how? They could have been any religion. You all know who is to blame and that is Bush and the Jews.

By Van

November 15, 2005 1:02 PM | Link to this

Bob,

Because the Somalian war lords(muslim) are holding several ships for ransom with over 100 crew members.

Including UN food shipments.

By bob

November 15, 2005 2:08 PM | Link to this

Somalian war lords? Somalia is the taint of the world and should be exterminated as it is. The Jews are merely masking themselves my friend. The UN is just the blue are of the Zionist.

By Juice

November 15, 2005 2:15 PM | Link to this

Van, it’s a logical fallacy to argue that because the Somalian warlords are Muslims, their actions are attributed to their faith.

But if you still want to go that route, we can say that a vast majority of our prison population is Christian, therefore their actions (crimes) are attributed to their faith, and that Christianity condones crimes.

In fact, recognized and verified Islamic terrorist acts do not generally have such naked profit motive as the acts by these Somali warlords.

If Osama said “give me $500 millions or I’ll have these planes slam into the towers” then you’d have an argument.

By Van

November 15, 2005 4:48 PM | Link to this

Juice, I said the warlords(muslim), not the muslim warloads. The term muslim is a modifier for warload, not the other way around.

AND, since the main source of piracy in that reagion is Somalian based - q.e.d. Somalina war lords, who are muslim, are holding ship and crews captured by priacy, for ransom.

By George Bush

November 16, 2005 8:18 AM | Link to this

My fellow Americans, this dasterdly action of piracy on the high seas simply tells us of the dangers that terrorists out to destroy our way of life. Be affraid. Be very affraid…..and give my administration a zillion more dollars to squander fighting these evil doers. And while you’re please help me get rid of all the poor here at home, and replace them with wetbacks. God bless America.

By Gail Blakemore

November 16, 2005 3:49 PM | Link to this

It is my feeling that this was an isolated, faraway incident.

By Gail Blakemore

November 16, 2005 4:22 PM | Link to this

I am leary, but I will not allow this to control my life. Fear is the tool of the devil and I rebuke anything the devil has to say. I love cruising and plan to do so again very soon.

By bob

November 17, 2005 9:26 AM | Link to this

the devil says buy american damn it

By Bob

November 17, 2005 10:19 AM | Link to this

I would be concerned if I planned a cruise off Somalia.

However, the chances of getting attacked by Muslim terrorists off the coast of Mexico is pretty slim.