OT: US Anti-Kidnapping Expert Kidnapped in Mexico

Ha Ha Ha · 12-15-2008, 03:11 PM

FAIL! LOLz

[url]http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D953AKM82&show_article=1[/url]

US anti-kidnapping expert kidnapped in Mexico

MEXICO CITY (AP) - A well-known U.S. anti-kidnapping expert has himself fallen victim to the wave of abductions in Mexico as unidentified assailants snatched him from a street in the northern state of Coahuila.

Local authorities say American Felix Batista was in Mexico to give talks and offer advice against kidnapping. The former U.S. army officer sometimes serves as a negotiator with kidnappers.

Batista is a consultant for the Houston, Texas-based security firm ASI Global LLC.

ASI Global President Charlie LeBlanc says Batista was abducted on Dec. 10 in Saltillo, the capital of Coahuila.

LeBlanc said Monday that the FBI and Mexican police are working on the case, but would not say whether any ransom demand has been received.

Jet Blast · 12-15-2008, 03:31 PM

[quote=Vilma;2913202]FAIL! LOLz

[URL]http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D953AKM82&show_article=1[/URL]

US anti-kidnapping expert kidnapped in Mexico

MEXICO CITY (AP) - A well-known U.S. anti-kidnapping expert has himself fallen victim to the wave of abductions in Mexico as unidentified assailants snatched him from a street in the northern state of Coahuila.

Local authorities say American Felix Batista was in Mexico to give talks and offer advice against kidnapping. The former U.S. army officer sometimes serves as a negotiator with kidnappers.

Batista is a consultant for the Houston, Texas-based security firm ASI Global LLC.

ASI Global President Charlie LeBlanc says Batista was abducted on Dec. 10 in Saltillo, the capital of Coahuila.

LeBlanc said Monday that the FBI and Mexican police are working on the case, but would not say whether any ransom demand has been received.[/quote]

I guess he wasn't quite the expert he was masquerading as. :rolleyes:

Austin · 12-15-2008, 03:44 PM

It's not a funny situation, but you gotta laugh at the absurdity of it.

Pac2566 · 12-15-2008, 04:42 PM

[QUOTE=Austin;2913258]It's not a funny situation, but you gotta laugh at the absurdity of it.[/QUOTE]

exactly. kinda like that whacky Iraqi launching his Timberlands at Bush's dome.

Timmy® · 12-15-2008, 04:58 PM

[QUOTE=Austin;2913258]It's not a funny situation, but you gotta laugh at the absurdity of it.[/QUOTE]

kinda like Franklin Moga's picks of the week:yes:

Ha Ha Ha · 12-15-2008, 05:00 PM

[QUOTE=Timmy-y-y-y;2913450]kinda like Franklin Moga's picks of the week:yes:[/QUOTE]

BURN!

southparkcpa · 12-15-2008, 05:01 PM

[QUOTE=Austin;2913258]It's not a funny situation, but you gotta laugh at the absurdity of it.[/QUOTE]
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Too bad he wasn't traveling with mangini and staff!!![/SIZE][/B]

WestCoastOffensive · 12-15-2008, 06:01 PM

I smell shenanigans. This guy was a target because of his high profile. Either he got kidnapped by guys who wanted to shut him up, or it's a ruse to draw attention to his "cause".

I think somebody dropped a dime on him to some real bad guys that saw an opportunity to improve their "market conditions".

lamont_jordan_rules · 12-15-2008, 06:07 PM

... we should sign those beasts !! ...

... of course, for short ransom demands only ...

l_j_r

32green · 12-15-2008, 06:13 PM

Kidnappings=comedy gold

Johnny Bravo · 12-15-2008, 06:23 PM

[QUOTE=Timmy-y-y-y;2913450]kinda like Franklin Moga's picks of the week:yes:[/QUOTE]

Where has Mr. Moga been? I miss the ole doctor.

Buzzsaw · 12-15-2008, 07:11 PM

[QUOTE=Pac2566;2913404]exactly. kinda like that whacky Iraqi launching his Timberlands at Bush's dome.[/QUOTE]

A kidnapping is a little bit more serious than a shoe possibly hitting someone in the mug. This guy was a former officer in our Army, nothing really funny about it.

PlumberKhan · 12-15-2008, 08:16 PM

[QUOTE=Buzzsaw;2913738]A kidnapping is a little bit more serious than a shoe possibly hitting someone in the mug. This guy was a former officer in our Army, nothing really funny about it.[/QUOTE]

[IMG]http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/2008/12/15/128738637895415175.jpg[/IMG]

sackdance · 12-16-2008, 12:32 AM

[QUOTE=Buzzsaw;2913738]A kidnapping is a little bit more serious than a shoe possibly hitting someone in the mug. This guy was a former officer in our Army, nothing really funny about it.[/QUOTE]
I'm with you. God forbid he ends up a bullet ridden corpse. Will that elicit another round of L-O-L?

Ha Ha Ha · 12-16-2008, 08:54 AM

Wow, you guys can't lighten up about anything??!

The headline has a comedic nuance to it.

No one wants any harm to anyone especially a former officer in the army, but come on, can't poke fun at a headline?

Since when is everyone so sensitive??

PlumberKhan · 12-16-2008, 09:33 AM

[QUOTE=Vilma;2914457]Since when is everyone so sensitive??[/QUOTE]

Since 11/04/08

12-15-2008, 03:11 PM	#1
Ha Ha Ha Board Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brooklyn Heights Posts: 2,459	OT: US Anti-Kidnapping Expert Kidnapped in Mexico FAIL! LOLz [url]http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D953AKM82&show_article=1[/url] US anti-kidnapping expert kidnapped in Mexico MEXICO CITY (AP) - A well-known U.S. anti-kidnapping expert has himself fallen victim to the wave of abductions in Mexico as unidentified assailants snatched him from a street in the northern state of Coahuila. Local authorities say American Felix Batista was in Mexico to give talks and offer advice against kidnapping. The former U.S. army officer sometimes serves as a negotiator with kidnappers. Batista is a consultant for the Houston, Texas-based security firm ASI Global LLC. ASI Global President Charlie LeBlanc says Batista was abducted on Dec. 10 in Saltillo, the capital of Coahuila. LeBlanc said Monday that the FBI and Mexican police are working on the case, but would not say whether any ransom demand has been received.

12-15-2008, 03:31 PM	#2
Jet Blast is full of status All League Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Forked River, NJ Posts: 4,469	[quote=Vilma;2913202]FAIL! LOLz [URL]http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D953AKM82&show_article=1[/URL] US anti-kidnapping expert kidnapped in Mexico MEXICO CITY (AP) - A well-known U.S. anti-kidnapping expert has himself fallen victim to the wave of abductions in Mexico as unidentified assailants snatched him from a street in the northern state of Coahuila. Local authorities say American Felix Batista was in Mexico to give talks and offer advice against kidnapping. The former U.S. army officer sometimes serves as a negotiator with kidnappers. Batista is a consultant for the Houston, Texas-based security firm ASI Global LLC. ASI Global President Charlie LeBlanc says Batista was abducted on Dec. 10 in Saltillo, the capital of Coahuila. LeBlanc said Monday that the FBI and Mexican police are working on the case, but would not say whether any ransom demand has been received.[/quote] I guess he wasn't quite the expert he was masquerading as. :rolleyes:

12-15-2008, 03:44 PM	#3
Austin WINNING All Pro Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Upper East Side Posts: 6,185	It's not a funny situation, but you gotta laugh at the absurdity of it.

12-15-2008, 04:42 PM	#4
Pac2566 All Pro Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5,071	[QUOTE=Austin;2913258]It's not a funny situation, but you gotta laugh at the absurdity of it.[/QUOTE] exactly. kinda like that whacky Iraqi launching his Timberlands at Bush's dome.

12-15-2008, 04:58 PM	#5
Timmy® JI's own Reverend Jim. Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 23,469	[QUOTE=Austin;2913258]It's not a funny situation, but you gotta laugh at the absurdity of it.[/QUOTE] kinda like Franklin Moga's picks of the week:yes:

12-15-2008, 05:00 PM	#6
Ha Ha Ha Board Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brooklyn Heights Posts: 2,459	[QUOTE=Timmy-y-y-y;2913450]kinda like Franklin Moga's picks of the week:yes:[/QUOTE] BURN!

12-15-2008, 05:01 PM	#7
southparkcpa I see the 88 to 97 period all over again. Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NC Posts: 15,689	[QUOTE=Austin;2913258]It's not a funny situation, but you gotta laugh at the absurdity of it.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="5"] Too bad he wasn't traveling with mangini and staff!!![/SIZE][/B]

12-15-2008, 06:01 PM	#8
WestCoastOffensive Lying to the Smithsonian Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SF via Strong Island Posts: 26,638	I smell shenanigans. This guy was a target because of his high profile. Either he got kidnapped by guys who wanted to shut him up, or it's a ruse to draw attention to his "cause". I think somebody dropped a dime on him to some real bad guys that saw an opportunity to improve their "market conditions".

12-15-2008, 06:07 PM	#9
lamont_jordan_rules Can't Wait To See Marty Mornhinweg's Offense! Hall of Fame Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Atlanta via NJ Posts: 6,238	... we should sign those beasts !! ... ... of course, for short ransom demands only ... l_j_r

12-15-2008, 06:13 PM	#10
32green The original road-kill pus slurper. MMMmmm pus. Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP JetsInsider.com Legend Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The depths of Despair. Posts: 37,672	Kidnappings=comedy gold

12-15-2008, 06:23 PM	#11
Johnny Bravo SNUBBED! Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 10,693	[QUOTE=Timmy-y-y-y;2913450]kinda like Franklin Moga's picks of the week:yes:[/QUOTE] Where has Mr. Moga been? I miss the ole doctor.

12-15-2008, 07:11 PM	#12
Buzzsaw Jets Insider VIP Board Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 26,293	[QUOTE=Pac2566;2913404]exactly. kinda like that whacky Iraqi launching his Timberlands at Bush's dome.[/QUOTE] A kidnapping is a little bit more serious than a shoe possibly hitting someone in the mug. This guy was a former officer in our Army, nothing really funny about it.

12-15-2008, 08:16 PM	#13
PlumberKhan BRACE YOURSELVES FOR 12... Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Van down by the river Posts: 21,013	[QUOTE=Buzzsaw;2913738]A kidnapping is a little bit more serious than a shoe possibly hitting someone in the mug. This guy was a former officer in our Army, nothing really funny about it.[/QUOTE] [IMG]http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/2008/12/15/128738637895415175.jpg[/IMG]

12-16-2008, 12:32 AM	#14
sackdance All Pro Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 5,882	[QUOTE=Buzzsaw;2913738]A kidnapping is a little bit more serious than a shoe possibly hitting someone in the mug. This guy was a former officer in our Army, nothing really funny about it.[/QUOTE] I'm with you. God forbid he ends up a bullet ridden corpse. Will that elicit another round of L-O-L?

12-16-2008, 08:54 AM	#15
Ha Ha Ha Board Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brooklyn Heights Posts: 2,459	Wow, you guys can't lighten up about anything??! The headline has a comedic nuance to it. No one wants any harm to anyone especially a former officer in the army, but come on, can't poke fun at a headline? Since when is everyone so sensitive??

12-16-2008, 09:33 AM	#16
PlumberKhan BRACE YOURSELVES FOR 12... Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Van down by the river Posts: 21,013	[QUOTE=Vilma;2914457]Since when is everyone so sensitive??[/QUOTE] Since 11/04/08