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Title: Taiwanese fisherman fight back against Somali pirates
Post by: 41magsnub on November 07, 2011, 07:22:16 PM

The pirates "fell" into the ocean.

Well done!  Needs to happen more often.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-15623805 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-15623805)

Title: Re: Taiwanese fisherman fight back against Somali pirates
Post by: RocketMan on November 07, 2011, 07:58:09 PM

I like stories with happy endings.  =)

Title: Re: Taiwanese fisherman fight back against Somali pirates
Post by: Bob F. on November 07, 2011, 08:04:17 PM

Well done, indeed!

Title: Re: Taiwanese fisherman fight back against Somali pirates
Post by: rcnixon on November 07, 2011, 08:08:18 PM

Yay!

The Taiwanese have been training to fight the PLA for decades.  Six hapless Somali pirated didn't stand a chance.  "Fell into the sea" indeed.

Russ

Title: Re: Taiwanese fisherman fight back against Somali pirates
Post by: Viking on November 07, 2011, 08:26:55 PM

I wonder if they were unfortunate enough to find themselves tied tangled to something heavy as they fell into the water >:D.

Title: Re: Taiwanese fisherman fight back against Somali pirates
Post by: Northwoods on November 07, 2011, 10:09:56 PM

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Their fate is not known.

Unless they were within sight of shore, and not bleeding, I don't think there's much speculation needed to figure that out.

Title: Re: Taiwanese fisherman fight back against Somali pirates
Post by: White Horseradish on November 07, 2011, 10:57:49 PM

Can there be a more classic kung-fu movie scene than fishermen helping pirates accidentally fall overboard?

Title: Re: Taiwanese fisherman fight back against Somali pirates
Post by: just Warren on November 08, 2011, 12:21:30 AM

This is tragic! They did not deserve this! Those pirates victims of the violence inherent in the system were just beginning to turn their lives around!

Title: Re: Taiwanese fisherman fight back against Somali pirates
Post by: Azrael256 on November 08, 2011, 12:26:04 AM

I'm aware that we're talking about Taiwanese fishermen and Somali pirates, however, is this evidence admissible in the case of Pirates vs. Ninjas?

It's a good corollary, at least.

Title: Re: Taiwanese fisherman fight back against Somali pirates
Post by: vaskidmark on November 08, 2011, 08:16:04 AM

Quote from: Azrael256 on November 08, 2011, 12:26:04 AM

I'm aware that we're talking about Taiwanese fishermen and Somali pirates, however, is this evidence admissible in the case of Pirates vs. Ninjas?

It's a good corollary, at least.

Are you sure they were fisherman?  Couldn't they have been Ninjas throwing nets over their ancient nemisises the sea creatures?

Remember, nobody actually saw them, now did they?

Ninjas rule!

stay safe.

Title: Re: Taiwanese fisherman fight back against Somali pirates
Post by: HankB on November 08, 2011, 10:01:41 AM

Ninjas are Japanese, not Taiwanese.

Not sure what you'd call the Chinese equivalent . . . Shaolins? Tongs? Or just plain Assassins?

In any case - good job!  =D

Title: Re: Taiwanese fisherman fight back against Somali pirates
Post by: Tallpine on November 08, 2011, 03:29:34 PM

So fishing would be a good cover for the APS Fistful's Fault  ???    =D


On one side you have the pirates, and on the other side the US Navy ...    :lol: