Libya: Benghazi unrest, to Civil War, to a new government and Gaddafi's death.

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The New Republic has called Obama's Libya policy a disgrace. Obviously they have a bad record with issues like this, but it's hard to disagree at this point.

I don't see what everyone expects Obama to do. Would military intervention in Libya really be worth it?

[exopolitician]

The New Republic has called Obama's Libya policy a disgrace. Obviously they have a bad record with issues like this, but it's hard to disagree at this point.

I don't see what everyone expects Obama to do. Would military intervention in Libya really be worth it?

As Beet said, it's hard to imagine that the consequences of limited military intervention in Libya would be anywhere near as bad as the consequences of Qaddafi defeating the rebellion.

I feel like either wouldn't produce any positive results. Billions of dollars (that we don't have, Republicans like to keep mentioning we are in a deficit) wasted on intervention where we'd probably be just as stuck there as we were in Iraq and Afghanistan which would lead to consequences Opebo already wrote about.

Sarkozy seems to be the first who might actually intervene militarily, so let France deal with it then.

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What could be more risky?

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If there is a major combat operation involving Egypt, I want credit for being the first to predict/suggest/wish for such a development.

Uh, the world thanks you...?

[exopolitician]

If there is a major combat operation involving Egypt, I want credit for being the first to predict/suggest/wish for such a development.

Uh, the world thanks you...?

I gratefully accept it's gratitude. I just knew those generals couldn't have made this up without my much-needed assistance.

Actually I just meant it'd be cool if everybody woulk act as if I were some major Forum authority on the region.

Well that's sweet. Thankfully the conflicts of the world do not revolve around your selfish ass though, so thanks for trying at least.

[exopolitician]

This is turning into a HUGE missed opportunity.

For what and whom exactly?

[exopolitician]

     There's also been a report that two fighter jets have defected to the rebels.

Only two? That'll do it...

[exopolitician]

Great news.

[exopolitician]

Chavez says a military operation is 'irresponsible'.
Russia 'regrets' it.

[exopolitician]

Operation Odyssey Dawn.


Sounds kinda kinky.

[exopolitician]

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4044611,00.html

If true, a very foolish beginning to a dubious operation.

It's Libyan TV though, how much of it can we actually believe?

Sounds like a randomised call sign to me.

Thanks for letting us know.

No prob...

[exopolitician]

Where did this tribal war nonsense come from?

[exopolitician]

Qaddafi was just on, stating he would resist.

"Attacks amount to terrorism, we'll fight for ages...blah blah blah"

Same thing every blabbering nutjub says. Nothing new.


+Clinton's many faces are famous now, everyone should know that.

[exopolitician]

Russia calls on Britain, France, US to 'stop non-selective use of force' in Libya - Reuters.

Should have voted against it then.

[exopolitician]

The mix of signs is something. In LA:

wah wah wah...

[exopolitician]

Arab League criticizes airstrikes on Libya - AFP

Today's events have been brought to you by the word: Hypocrisy.

[exopolitician]

One of the worst things Bush did is to discredit military intervention for humanitarian reasons. It will unfortunately take a while for the American left to support it again, even when done by a Democratic president.

I see your point, but respectfully have to disagree with one thing, Lief. You cannot blame Bush for an anti-war sentiment. Those who rally to use military intervention or those who oppose it are probably and were probably sound in their beliefs well before President Bush came into office.

Bush cemented their distaste with his actions against Iraq, I think it's fair to assume that.