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Big_Bird
Joined: 31 Jan 2003
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| bucheon bum wrote: |
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| cangel wrote: |
| Darn, someone called my bluff. Oh boy, don't I look like a fool... You're right... There isn't a bigger picture. |
i hope that wasnt an attempt at sarcasm. Cos really if it was you should be more obvious. |
Looks like he didn't think you were as dense as you in fact are. Oh well, at least he was kind enough to give you the benefit of the doubt. |
Kiwi was being sarcastic (and doing it rather better than cangel). |
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I_Am_The_Kiwi
Joined: 10 Jun 2008
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the written word simply doesn't convey as much meaning as the spoken sometimes does it......
anyhow....back to it, what is the bigger picture. im still interested. |
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some waygug-in
Joined: 25 Jan 2003
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The bigger picture...I would guess would be that this encourages more piracy.
I am not taking sides in this debate by the way. I'm not in favor of paying ransom, but if it were my son, husband or relative I'm sure I would be willing.
In the short term it's probably cheaper to just pay up, but in the long term...
I don't know.
I've heard rumors that they are thinking of installing big guns on all ships that have to pass through those waters. We'll have to see what comes about. |
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Ya-ta Boy
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: Established in 1994
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| Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 11:39 pm Post subject: |
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| Rather than pay ransom, wouldn't it be cheaper in the long run to fund an international naval force to patrol the area? It isn't just money being lost. All those sailors are being held captive for months on end. |
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