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I think we're about to declare war on Libya

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France believes there is enough support at the U.N. Security Council to pass a resolution on Libya on Thursday and military intervention could take place within hours of that, senior French diplomatic sources said.

Any action could include France, Britain, possibly the United States and one or more Arab states, the source said.

"It would be surprising if there was a veto from one of the permanent members. We are convinced we have the nine votes," one source told reporters. "Once the resolution is voted, an operation could start within several hours."

France sees U.N. resolution on Libya and rapid action | Reuters

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MrMentalFitness avatar
MrMentalFitnessBeach Fanatic
#27
Principles miraculously change depending on what party is in power.

THANK you!

Happens every single time. :clap:
LuciferSam avatar
LuciferSamBanned
#28
I just like reminding you that without the brave, honorable me in uniform to do your bidding your voice wouldn't exist.

I give my Mom's naughty parts most of the credit for my existence and voice etc. yadda! yadda! yadda! You too Dad!
scooterbug44 avatar
scooterbug44SoWal Expert
#29
Where's the anti-war left on this? Where's the outrage?
Did my posts not have enough exclamation points? :idontno:

My use of "they" apparently confused you, but I thought my use of "no" and "WTF" was rather clear.
30ashopper avatar
30ashopperSoWal InsiderAuthor
#30
Did my posts not have enough exclamation points? :idontno:

My use of "they" apparently confused you, but I thought my use of "no" and "WTF" was rather clear.


No, you're one of the few speaking up, and Bob of course. My comment was targeted more at the majority of the left, some of whom are defending Obama's actions.

We're entering into another military offensive against an arab nation and everybody seems to be rooting for it. This is just blowing my mind man!
Bob Wells avatar
Bob WellsBeach Fanatic
#31
I oppose this action. I think someone else, like the French or Grat Britain should take the lead on this. I feel if we are involved we should only be involved in support.
scooterbug44 avatar
scooterbug44SoWal Expert
#32
I thought the poll you posted showed that Americans overwhelmingly DIDN'T agree with this?
30ashopper avatar
30ashopperSoWal InsiderAuthor
#33
I thought the poll you posted showed that Americans overwhelmingly DIDN'T agree with this?

Yep, the people don't, the politicians do.
scooterbug44 avatar
scooterbug44SoWal Expert
#34
Well, they've all got sheet for brains.

Nothing new.
30ashopper avatar
30ashopperSoWal InsiderAuthor
#35
Well, they've all got sheet for brains.

Nothing new.

Is this change you can believe in? :scratch:
Sheila avatar
SheilaSoWal Insider
#36
this is an incredibly stupid move. :bang:

Wtf are they thinking!!!

France is so on my sheet list.


a-freakin-men!!!! Wth?!?!?
LuciferSam avatar
LuciferSamBanned
#37
No, you're one of the few speaking up, and Bob of course. My comment was targeted more at the majority of the left, some of whom are defending Obama's actions.

We're entering into another military offensive against an arab nation and everybody seems to be rooting for it. This is just blowing my mind man!

Are you implying that this is being supported by anti Arab Obama supporters? I thought Obama was a Muslim Arab.
BeachSiO2 avatar
BeachSiO2Beach Fanatic
#38
It's starting to escalate. Here are two breaking news hits...

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Breaking News Alert: Gaddafi?s forces enter Benghazi as U.S., allies prepare military action against Libya
March 19, 2011 6:30:11 AM
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Forces led by Moammar Gaddafi entered the eastern rebel stronghold of Benghazi Saturday after airstrikes and fierce fighting as the United States and its allies prepared to launch military attacks on Libya.

A warplane was shot down over Benghazi. Government troops ? some reportedly in tanks -- entered Benghazi from the west, in the university area. The city of 1 million quickly became a ghost town, with residents fleeing or seeking cover in barricaded neighborhoods. A Washington Post reporter saw the aircraft go down in flames. It was not known who shot it down.

On Friday, President Obama warned that the Libyan leader faced imminent military action unless his troops were withdrawn from all disputed cities in the country. But assaults on rebel-held towns continued despite government promises of a cease-fire.

and...

A French official confirms that French fighter jets are flying over Libya
30ashopper avatar
30ashopperSoWal InsiderAuthor
#39
I really wish someobdy in Washington would clarify to the people of this country our role in this.
Sheila avatar
SheilaSoWal Insider
#40
I really wish someobdy in Washington would clarify to the people of this country our role in this.


I'm not entirely certain that it can be explained. However, the only reason I can figure starts with an O and ends with an L. Of course, I doubt seriously if anyone in Washington would admit it. What other possible reason could it be? It's always about the :cuss: O_L!

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