Mr. Obama authorized action against the pirates only in the case of "imminent danger" to the hostage they held. He was attempting to use diplomacy to end the situation, and the standoff had gone on for four days; thankfully, the SEAL commander on the scene took the broadest possible interpretation of his orders and gave the orders necessary to take the actions that SEALS do so very well, resulting in three dead pirates, one pirate taken prisoner, and one live hostage recovered.

The President looked Presidential in 'authorizing' the action because a Lt. Cmdr. in the Navy had the brass balls to do his job. Obama gets the credit as C-I-C, as he should (he'd also have gotten the blame had the operation gone sour), but it was in spite of his own actions rather than because of them.

I AM greatful and relieved that this situation turned out as it did, but I have to wonder; just how long can we rely on such (p)luck in ensuing encounters? Mr. Obama has shown himself to be unfit for the responsibility he holds. I only pray that those under him in the chain of command continue to do what is needed in spite of the lack of true leadership they have in their C-I-C.

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