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Those of you who were still concerned over our global image, can rest assured! Flopping Aces reports that Exurban League has obtained an advance copy of the Great Community Organizer's upcoming speech regarding the recent piracy. This is just a taste. Make sure you go enjoy the whole thing.

The past eight years have shown a failure to appreciate the historic role of these noble seafarers. Instead of celebrating their entreprenuerial spirit and seeking to partner with them to meet common challenges, there have been times where America has shown arrogance and been dismissive, even derisive.

Some of us wonder if our current Overseas Contingency Operation would even be needed had the last administration not been so quick to label Pirates as “thieves,” “terrorists” and worse. Such swashbucklaphobia can lead to tragic results, as we have seen this week.