Who wants to be a pirate?

Jstas
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Well, Privateer but, tow may tow, poh tah toh, what's the difference?

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/mike-lee-floats-allowing-private-parties-to-target-drug-cartels-for-profit/ar-AA1y0fql
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  • smglbrth
    smglbrth Posts: 1,492
    It'd be a good way to put a BIG target on your back, along with any family one may have...
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,889
    How's that saying go?

    Oh, yeah...

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    Thanks for that, Disney!
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  • jdjohn
    jdjohn Posts: 3,237
    The fine print says, "only for non-contraband" items - not drugs. I mean, seriously, what 'non-contraband' items does the cartel deal in - washing machines made in MX, clothes, limes?
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,889
    Yeah, not really sure how that works.

    I was just intrigued by the idea of modern day privateers. Made me chuckle and wonder at the same time.

    A proxy war in the Caribbean fought by Privateers/Pirates in this day and age? Could you imagine?

    How would you even control it?
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  • jdjohn
    jdjohn Posts: 3,237
    Okay...someone had to post it - might as well be me :D
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,693
    Jstas wrote: »
    Well, Privateer but, tow may tow, poh tah toh, what's the difference?

    https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/mike-lee-floats-allowing-private-parties-to-target-drug-cartels-for-profit/ar-AA1y0fql

    Privateer??? Yours and mine differ from this reference. Anytime I entered a pro-card only race, I had to enter as a privateer......sadly, I didn't have the corporate sponsors that would enable me to enter as a factory rider..... :D

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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,889
    I am under no pretentions on what a privateer in this instance actually is.

    I was perusing Gun Broker for cannons.

    There are, sadly, there are surprisingly not many carronades available for purchase at this time.

    Maybe if this comes to fruition, it will foster growth in the market.


    Side note: anyone know how to rig a galleon for sailing?
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 26,146
    Side note: anyone know how to rig a galleon for sailing?
    Wíth a big Yamaha V6 outboard...
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