OK, lets skip what we agree on...Originally Posted by M-A Lagrange
This is where we disagree.Unfortunatelly, Libya is not a mickey mouse country.
The US off that carrier (had there been a war against Libya) would have been able to crush Libya in an afternoon. Militarily Libya was a Mickey Mouse setup. The fact that they brought in African mercenaries (of dubious military quality) to help out and together with the trained Libyan forces only have an edge on the rebels through tanks and artillery. Watch the videos carefully, it is quite revealing.
Yes, Gaddafi has exerted significant political influence across Africa, but you need to accept that it was "bought and paid for" rather than through any great leadership and a realistic vision for Africa. Look at who are in his pocket. Buying a dictator is not the same as gaining the support of the whole country. These dictators are just being loyal to their paymaster for as long as the money keeps landing in their Swiss bank accounts (which they no doubt hope will be for many more years to come).
These fellow dictators probably correctly know that after Gbagbo and Gaddafi their number may well come up next. Can't wait, we live in exciting times.
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Just found this online:
Why John McCain Is Optimistic About Libya
Agree with just about everything McCain is reported to have said (and have probably said so already). The bad news is that because he says it the Obama Administration probably won't do it.
Not sure though whether he thinks a negotiated settlement with Gaddafi is the final solution. If so we disagree on that.
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