Captain Bligh was not a pirate. He was the captain of the HMS Bounty.
Why do we glorify pirates and make them objects of fame and entertainment? Pirates were (and are) assholes, murderers, plunderers, rapists, etc. They were (and are) the scum of the earth and the punishment used to be the right and proper use of death by hanging or other means. So when did piracy become "cool"?
Having said that, this is where I live (pic below):
Captain Bligh was not a pirate. He was the captain of the HMS Bounty.Hey, we legalized it (privateers) when it served our interests.
Why do we glorify pirates and make them objects of fame and entertainment? Pirates were (and are) assholes, murderers, plunderers, rapists, etc. They were (and are) the scum of the earth and the punishment used to be the right and proper use of death by hanging or other means. So when did piracy become "cool"?
Having said that, this is where I live (pic below):
Hey, we legalized it (privateers) when it served our interests.I thought this was a thread about pirates and somebody had to bring up polititions.
Lots of people who are assholes, murderers, plunderers, or rapists get movies made about them. What do you have against pirates? (Or are you just a Phillies fan? )
Geez Nosmo, pirate run off with your wife?
Captain Bligh was not a pirate. He was the captain of the HMS Bounty.
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I don't think that style it very practical.... I mean where would she even put her fob?
Brian
I don't think that style it very practical.... I mean where would she even put her fob?
Who cares! WTF are you thinking anyway, headlight upgrade?
Rick
Who cares! WTF are you thinking anyway, headlight upgrade?
Rick