DT writes us: Hoopy Frood and Generally Towel-Bearing Fuzzy Czar, As you know, some of our “representatives” are passing around a bill that would do some pretty bad things to the Internet and freedom of expression as a whole. It’s … Continue reading →
Common sense requires a balance. The Mandarin and the Czar were speaking this morning about the disturbing story of four American missionaries executed by Somali pirates during a counterattack by the Navy. We are, naturally, angered by the story and … Continue reading →
The Czar, of course, is glad that the US Navy reads the Gormogons, and brilliantly rescued the Maersk captain, offing three bad guys and capturing a stunned fourth pirate. Nice job, ladies and gentlemen! By the way, we got the … Continue reading →
Now it appears we have emasculated our mighty Navy such that it now negotiates with pirates, in what should be a non-negotiable situation. In response, Somali pirates have seized another vessel. Thoughtfulness and deliberation is perceived by evil mercenary pirates … Continue reading →
Mackubin Owens agrees with the Gormogons that pirates are hostis humani generis. Though it should go without saying that the Gormogons do not endorse burning Seminole villages. Just to be clear. And CEI says, “Bring back letters of marque!” Confucius, … Continue reading →
In re the Somali pirates’ seizing a U.S.-flagged ship: while this puts more of an onus on us to act, it’s still a universal problem. If there were one thing that the UN, the “international community,” and all the enthusiasts … Continue reading →
The Czar agrees with ‘Puter, who is always right, but would humbly suggest that the US Navy not compensate for lost cargo, as lost cargo is insured. And if the cargo is not insured by the distributor or shipping company, … Continue reading →
Speaking to GorT’s proposal for responses to the rising incidents of piracy, ‘Puter humbly offers the following suggestions. 1. Any American flagged vessel taken by pirates will be retaken or sunk by the U.S. Navy, no matter where in the … Continue reading →
