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  1. November 17th, 2009, 09:56 PM #1
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    Default Pirates again attack Maersk Alabama

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    NAIROBI, Kenya – Somali pirates attacked the Maersk Alabama for the second time in seven months on Wednesday, but guards on board the U.S.-flagged cargo ship repelled the takeover attempt, the EU's naval force said.

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    Default Re: Pirates again attack Maersk Alabama

    Damn skippity,bout high time they let the American Merchant Mariner fight back,instead of with a damn water hose!Back,Back I say,or I`ll get you wet.Jesus Christ what a crock for so many years.
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    Default Re: Pirates again attack Maersk Alabama

    LRADs work great. "STOP! Or we will ask you to stop again!"
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    Default Re: Pirates again attack Maersk Alabama

    Quote Originally Posted by mike173 View Post
    LRADs work great. "STOP! Or we will ask you to stop again!"
    Plus they can't hear you ask them to stop since they're wearing ear protection.
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