Live Blog from the Anchor Desk 04/13/09
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Tonight on AC360°, we take you inside the cockpit of a plane where a passenger is at the controls after the pilot died in flight. Some very tense moments. Air traffic control operators did an amazing job helping the passenger safely land the plane.
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I am so happy to see Captain Phillips survived. He is a very strong person. Great Story! Wonderful Ending!
The rescue of Capt. Phillips is amazing.
The seals are definitely the best.
Can't wait for the dog! Spent my entire life working with animals and love a good pup story. Wonder if Bo knows how famous he already is.
I hope everyone had a spiritually uplifting blessed weekend.
Hi Anderson, Erica, everyone. "An extremely joyful experience to hear his voice..." Yes, I agree w that, I'm extemely happy and relieved for Capt. Phillips and his wife and family. A very difficult situation as Kaj Larsen says, sensitive and dangerous.
Like everyone else I'm glad to see Captain Phillips rescued unharmed. Hello Anderson, Erica & all bloggers.
It's a little bit offensive to announce the story of the murdered little girl with the WH dog don't you think?
I am glad that the pirates were shot dead, because it sends a message that we will not tolerate people hijacking our country's ships!
I have no sympathy for people who get killed while committing any crime, esp if the perpetrators are threatening their victims' lives.
Happy evening Anderson, Ac360 crew and bloggers
I wonder what Sasha and Milia will name it....
Somali pirates are given free rein in a country with no stable government for two decades. Somalia is ruled by tribal leaders. NATO and the U.S. Navy say they can’t cover everywhere, and American officials are urging ships to buy private security.
I understand the tankers do not want a firefight due to the potential explosion of the tanker if fired upon. Therefore, the pirates MUST be stopped long before the tankers or ships can be fired upon.
I recommend all tankers in that area are supplied with a helicopter and paid sharp shooters. I also see no reason why we can not use our satellites to find these pirates.
good evening everyone
That dog is soooo cute!!!
Good evening Anderson! Hope you had a great weekend!...What the U.S. Navy Seals did was outstanding! I tip my hat to those individuals!
Great news about Captain Phillips! I am so happy for him and his family!
A true hero and a wonderful human being!
Good evening Anderson, Erica, AC360 Team, and all bloggers.
Hope everyone had a nice weekend and good rest.
I am so happy when I heard on Sunday that Captain Phillips was rescued. Our preyers were indeed answers. The Navy snipers did an incredible job.
I may be the only one to this, however. I was thinking that it would be a happier ending without the death of these particular 3 pirates. I do not think they were evil because our Captain was rescued without even one bruise. They could have hurt him when he tried to escape, otherwise. They were so young, only 16-17 years old. I believe if they have another choices to live, they would not choose to be a pirate.
So, the pirate we have captured - will he be made to "walk the plank?"
Remember the presidential campaign last year? Who woulda thought piracy would have come up as a huge issue for the Obama administration?
Great work by the Navy Seals for the rescue of Captain Phillips- and also nice job by President Obama for making a calm effective decision amidst the turmoil and pressure. I am so glad that the Captain is safe.
I know his family and friends are so happy for Navy Seals, She and her kids sound relief for him, I hope captain Richard Phillips will come soon! I like to say thank you Pres. Obama and others to rescued captain Phillips! That's great news!
Hello Anderson, Erica and the whole AC360 Team!
Props to the Navy SEALs, that is amazing!!!
GO NAVY
And salute to the steadfast skipper.
Good evening Anderson, Erica and all my fellow evening conversationalists! Hope you all had a good weekend!
I was so excited to hear of the Captain's safe rescue! Many prayers have been answered with that one! 🙂
Three cheers to the Navy Seals!!!
Good evening Anderson and everyone else
Heeey Yall! Happy Monday 🙂
Thank God that captain is safe and is in good care :]
Good evening Anderson, et al & fellow bloggers!
What an Easter Sunday! GO NAVY!
So glad that Capt Phillips made it out safe.
Can they fix the webcam? It is not focused on the anchor desk!
Hi Anderson, Erica, David G, and all great bloggers. Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and Easter. What a great ending to the pirate nightmare. Sorry anyone had to be killed, but what else could they do.
pretty amazing story
For five days in a floting toilet bowl, no food, no water, horrors we will never know about – he looks really good.
Hello Anderson, Erica, Jack, 360 Team and Fellow Bloggers!
Hope everyone had a good weekend. Was so happy to learn yesterday that Captain Phillips was rescued.
Couldn't we just them money to save the captain, and deal with the pirates after the exchange.
Good Evening Everyone. The captain was rescued that good news.
Good evening, Anderson, Erica, and bloggers!
Thrilled to see the Captain has returned safely to his family, although dismayed to see that the situation did not end with no violence.
Hello! everyone and good evening 🙂
When they say "sharp shooters" they are totally not kidding! Wow!
Hiya Anderson, Erica, my smartees...good evening to all!
I was soo glad & happy that Capt Phillips is safe..as well as the crew..wheeww 🙂
The government acted very well, but must take the consequences and, in some way, not let the crew’s own luck.
Wow, incredible shots!
amazing how the snipers got the pirates, but then again they are snipers....I wish I could have extensive skill to seek out like that.
What a fabulous end to this horrific episode in maritime madness.
hallo bloggers! Hallo Anderson, Erica and because he is so special, a special Guten Nachte to Jack Gray!
And that airplane story...totally makes me think of the movie....Airplane! but not comedic of course.
🙂
Hellooo Anderson, Erica, David G, and my friend twitter/Facebook bloggers!!!
Hope you have a great weekend!!!!!!
Happy Monday!
Last night, there was breaking news, I am so happy for Navy Seals rescued Captain Richard Phillips, he is great man I see!!! I am glad he freed from Pirates!!!!!! my prayers answer at last! That's relief to hear!
Good evening.
Hey Anderson
Sleepless in Germany
Hope you had enjoy your easter weekend and find time to rest.
But now looking for what the new week will bring us.A big problem for all wold members will be the pirate problem in somalia area.The wold have to work together and have to stopp this gangster,murders.
What a big eastern gift for the Obama girls,what a lovley little dog in the White house.
Evening, Anderson Cooper!
Nice to see you!
Hi bloggers and friends of Twitter and Facebook!
In retaliation to attacks, pirates say they will kill all American and French Hostage. This disorder is unacceptable.
Hey everyone: Anderson, Erica, David Gergen, all at AC360, the Tribe, and all the bloggers!
I'm so thrilled about Captain Phillips' rescue. It's nice that Captain Sully has someone to hang out with now 😉