Nazgul Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 I'm going to try being nice from now on. I am sorry for all of the name-calling and general rudeness in my past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Orca Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 2 hours ago, rackcs said: Random Pirate History Lesson: Many know about the pirate activity in the Caribbean but few know of the extensive pirate legacy in the Indian Ocean and the role it played in the growth of the American colonies. At the end of the 17th century the Caribbean pirate trade became much less lucrative as security for Spanish fleets increased and the governments cracked down on piracy in the region. Not only that but on June 7, 1692 a huge earthquake completely devastated the pirate haven of Port Royal in Jamaica. Many considered it God's judgement on the local pirate population. As piracy died in the Caribbean, many pirates turned their eyes towards a new prize: the Indian Ocean. Many exotic goods such as spices, gems, and silks were common in the Indian Ocean trade and called to the pirates. The Indian Ocean was a heavy area of trade in Asia carrying goods from India, Arabia, China and more, so there was plenty to go around. Most pirates operated with letters of marquee to give them some semblance of legitimacy on the high seas. Letters of marquee were official government documents sanctioning the capturing of ships from countries considered enemies. The profits would then be split between the privateers, investing parties, and the officiant. However these were only recognized by the countries issuing the letters of marquee and therefore the attacked ships would just see these men as pirates and in many ways they were just licensed pirates. Many men with letters never planned on attacking French ships at all but rather planned on targeting ships from the Mughal Empire. As the British Empire was not at war with the Mughals, this was flat out piracy. This did not deter American colonial officials who, hearing of the untold riches of the far east, quickly signed off on many letters of marquee to begin the new age of piracy on the other side of the world. Estimates say that during the 1690's nearly 40 ships sailed to the Indian Ocean from America and/or returned to America from there. Almost all of those captains held letters of marquee but few if any actually followed through on attacking the French. The lure of Indian Ocean treasure was practically irresistible. One contemporary from that time said that the treasures of the Indian Ocean "are such a lure to seamen that there's almost no withholding them from turning pirates." The average legitimate seaman earned only one or two pounds a month at the time whereas a pirate could earn easily earn a hundred or even a thousand times that amount. Few mariners had problems attacking Muslim ships, even those who carried passengers on their Hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca. In fact, these were particularly popular targets as those on their Hajj typically had their finest clothes and jewelry and also carried a lot of money on them to perform charity as they went. Most of the time the pirates prided themselves in attacking these ships, believing it to not be a sin to kill "infidels" and that it would be considered lawful to plunder "enemies of Christianity." These pirates were not just tolerated, but celebrated by American colonists. By using pirates to bring in these exotic goods, the colonists were able to buy things for far cheaper prices than if they had been brought in legally and taxed by the British. Oftentimes the best items would be sold in London and never even make their way to the colonies. Between that and the fact that they pumped tons of money into the colonies this way made them extremely popular amongst all classes of people. Many pirates only participated in the trade long enough to build up a moderate amount of wealth and then returned to their homes, becoming upstanding members of their communities. Pirates were also protected by their communities because so many people, from family members to officials to merchants, were involved in the pirate trade and if punishments happened for those involved in piracy it would affect many prominent members of society. Pirates played an important role in the establishment of the American colonies as their own entity and many of the sentiments of the colonies being separate from the British that later blossomed into the American Revolution began during this period. Your best post ever 1 hour ago, rackcs said: Yeah people were literally swallowed into the ground like it was quicksand. Some people were caught halfway buried and then eaten alive by dogs in the days after. It was pretty ******* horrible. Liquefaction swallowed everything 1 hour ago, Pickle Rick said: Watch South Park. It will teach you the difference between piracy and piracy. You learn a lot from watching Cartoons people.... Hell yeah 1 hour ago, Pickle Rick said: You can't just watch one. They all teach you a valuable lesson Like this one 😂 "This country was founded by some of the smartest thinkers the world has ever seen. And they knew one thing: that a truly great country can go to war, and at the same time, act like it doesn't want to. You people who are for the war, you need the protesters. Because they make the country look like it's made of sane, caring individuals. And you people who are anti-war, you need these flag-wavers, because, if our whole country was made up of nothing but soft ***** protesters, we'd get taken down in a second. That's why the founding fathers decided we should have both. It's called 'having your cake and eating it too.'" Best episode!!!! 1 hour ago, Pickle Rick said: That one wasn't lol "Me and Ike, well, we've been talkin' and, well guys, we really had it pretty good back in America. I mean, sure, it's easy to think our lives are boring and full of rules, but a lot of people have it way worse. The pirate's life isn't a life of fun and adventure, it's a life of hardship and suffering. When you get down to it, well we were pretty lucky to have the lives we did." Teaching life lessons...what an amazing show lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwAg Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, Matts4313 said: "like" Most of us arent lil btches. You wouldnt get it. (im kidding and I hope you realize that, I can stop if you want me too) I’d rather play the victim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matts4313 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Just now, SwAg said: I’d rather play the victim. I am out of likes. And I wont pay you back because f you. (just helping the cause) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rackcs Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Just sent in @Llamalover's character Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matts4313 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 8 minutes ago, rackcs said: Just sent in @Llamalover's character Like LL Hitm back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llamalover Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Hey @Dome, just finished @rackcs’s character 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nazgul Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 I can't wait to see Orca and PR write each other's biography here and it's just them sucking each other off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Rick Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 4 minutes ago, Nazgul said: I can't wait to see Orca and PR write each other's biography here and it's just them sucking each other off. I already submitted my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nazgul Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 1 minute ago, Pickle Rick said: I already submitted my own. My apologies then, sir. No disrespect meant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dome Posted October 8, 2019 Author Share Posted October 8, 2019 7 minutes ago, Nazgul said: My apologies then, sir. No disrespect meant. i'm dying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malfatron Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 11 minutes ago, Pickle Rick said: 16 minutes ago, Nazgul said: I can't wait to see Orca and PR write each other's biography here and it's just them sucking each other off. I already submitted my own. guess it will be onesided then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rackcs Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 12 minutes ago, Pickle Rick said: I already submitted my own. Go ahead and do Orca's anyways while you're at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dome Posted October 8, 2019 Author Share Posted October 8, 2019 (edited) @TheKillerNacho walked up and tapped Dome on the boot. "What in the ****." dome was pissed. "Me Helga. Here to be pirate." "Jesus. Ok. Go on." "This, boat?" "Oh my god." "We plunder?" "Please, go." "Navel?" nacho pointed to their belly, then began rubbing it "Beer?" "****." Edited October 8, 2019 by Dome 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Orca Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, rackcs said: Go ahead and do Orca's anyways while you're at it Already sent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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