Marshabar
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Stalemate in Libya increasingly viewed as a likely outcome - The Washington PostSuch a deadlock — perhaps backed by a formal cease-fire agreement — could help ensure the safety of Libyan civilians caught in the crossfire between the warring sides. But it could also dramatically expand the financial and military commitments by the United States and allied countries that have intervened in the six-week-old conflict, according to U.S. officials familiar with planning for the Libyan operation.
They should just divvy up between East and West and let us leave. This isn't going anywhere. Gaddaffi won't be defeated without the West actively involved in taking him out.
I do think Barack is confused about what he is doing, but honestly I think anyone in his position would face the same dilemmas. I have trouble just putting myself in his shoes at this point, thinking about how I would go about it if I were President.
I do think Barack is confused about what he is doing, but honestly I think anyone in his position would face the same dilemmas. I have trouble just putting myself in his shoes at this point, thinking about how I would go about it if I were President.
With all of his military advisors, ambassadors, diplomats, the CIA, etc., etc., he can damn well figure out what's in the best interests of the United States. Problem is he has politics on his mind, in my opinion.
I say that because I think they all do. Except George Bush in Iraq and Afghanistan. Because of what had happened in the United States, I honestly believe he thought he was acting in the best interests of the United States. Obama? Not so much. Not so much at all.
I agree with you this one was tough. Except there were very clear considerations. We don't use Libya's light sweet oil. This is an issue for France especially but much of Europe also. We are spread thin and don't need anymore enemies in the Middle East. The mainstream media, most especially CNN in my view, made this one look attractive because they made it a romantic and appealing rescue mission.
Basing this action on humanitarian goals was ridiculous and it set a precident we could never live up to IF anyone believed it was true. No one does. Not even the man who said it.
With all of his military advisors, ambassadors, diplomats, the CIA, etc., etc., he can damn well figure out what's in the best interests of the United States. Problem is he has politics on his mind, in my opinion.
I say that because I think they all do. Except George Bush in Iraq and Afghanistan. Because of what had happened in the United States, I honestly believe he thought he was acting in the best interests of the United States. Obama? Not so much. Not so much at all.
I agree with you this one was tough. Except there were very clear considerations. We don't use Libya's light sweet oil. This is an issue for France especially but much of Europe also. We are spread thin and don't need anymore enemies in the Middle East. The mainstream media, most especially CNN in my view, made this one look attractive because they made it a romantic and appealing rescue mission.
Basing this action on humanitarian goals was ridiculous and it set a precident we could never live up to IF anyone believed it was true. No one does. Not even the man who said it.
Maggie D, I'd like to like your post but somehow I'm not getting the link. Obama has a world of expertise at his disposal. Doesn't seem to want to use it.
Maggie D, I'd like to like your post but somehow I'm not getting the link. Obama has a world of expertise at his disposal. Doesn't seem to want to use it.
I think it is ridiculous from a purely logical/realist/material interest point of view, but people around the world (including many Americans, and we as Americans often naturally find ourselves identifying with those who struggle for freedom) were clamoring for the West to do something, plus there were all the reports out of Libya about how the rebels would be crushed if a no-fly-zone was not implemented, the rebels themselves were begging for help, etc. He could have done nothing and gotten blasted for it. He did something and the situation still sucks, it was just tough. So in conclusion I don't think his performance and rhetoric are really up to par on this one, but at the same time I fail to see how it could have been done any other way.
Qaddafi has made Libya into the most highly rated African country with many social programs that actually work. His track record at "taking care of Libyans" is unblemished. The highly publicized unemployed between ages 18-27 is about the same as in this country. The civilians wouldn't be getting killed if the CIA had not fired up some convenient rebels. Housing, healthcare and education are far ahead of the USA, so who are we to give lectures. If Libya did not have OIL, we would not be there. OIL goes into the Distribution Network andit is always the same players. Multinationals loyal to the strong currency and we are helping them. Moronic. Leave Libyans to Qaddafi because he demonstrated that he can create progress for his own people. Stop believing Mass Media BS and start doing your homework.
Sometimes all you need to do is refresh the page.
Stalemate in Libya Increasingly Viewed as Likely Outcome
Qaddafi has made Libya into the most highly rated African country with many social programs that actually work. His track record at "taking care of Libyans" is unblemished. The highly publicized unemployed between ages 18-27 is about the same as in this country. The civilians wouldn't be getting killed if the CIA had not fired up some convenient rebels. Housing, healthcare and education are far ahead of the USA, so who are we to give lectures. If Libya did not have OIL, we would not be there. OIL goes into the Distribution Network andit is always the same players. Multinationals loyal to the strong currency and we are helping them. Moronic. Leave Libyans to Qaddafi because he demonstrated that he can create progress for his own people. Stop believing Mass Media BS and start doing your homework.
First I can't see Gaddafi allowing this to be drawn out into another Iraq.
Next Obama has already made it clear that he is great at hit and run after you really get the Rebels hopes up.
My way this would have been over in a heart beat or lack thereof.
Gaddafi would be dead and that would signal game over.
0bama missed an opportunity early on.
Gaddafi should have had a missile down his pie hole weeks ago.
If that had happened this thing would be over IMO.
If that had happened this thing would be over IMO.
We would be better served if we stopped trying to police the world. It gets us few friends and a lot of enemies. We should simplify things. If you aren't against us, you may not be on our friend list, but at least you aren't on the enemy ledger.
America must change its foreign policy across the board. If we believe in individual freedom, then unless we're hypocritical, other nations have the right to decide what form of government they want.
thank you
in my opinion, the removal of gadaffi would spell just the beginning
what we break we own
ie, NATION BUILDING
in LIBYA, of all places
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