Should the United States Authorize Privateers | The Historical Case of Privateering
Added 2026-01-22 02:43:05 +0000 UTCIn this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses Senator Mike Lee's and Congressman's Tim Burchett Cartel Marque and Reprisal Authorization Act of 2025.
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Yarrrrrrr 😂 I love the backstory on that image though Sal!
WhyTrashEarth
2026-01-22 17:02:56 +0000 UTCBut ... capturing a loaded tanker would be quite a payday: Navigate the captured vessel to Houston and offload the crude. BIG $$$ ! I don't think it's a stretch to see how a gaggle of retired Seals could pull this off. Beats military retirement pay. Plus fun.
Chris Lacher
2026-01-22 14:01:16 +0000 UTCGlad you debunked this very very silly idea.
Andrew Craig-Bennett
2026-01-22 04:48:37 +0000 UTC
