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2011-04-07 Africa North

General: US may consider sending troops into Libya

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Posted by tipper 2011-04-07 18:50|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top

#1 Want to bet any troops of any nation deployed there patrol the oil loading, transport and production facilities in the rebel held areas as a primary goal?

Posted by OldSpook 2011-04-07 19:44|| 2011-04-07 19:44|| Front Page Top

#2 "I suspect there might be some consideration of that. My personal view at this point would be that that's probably not the ideal circumstance, again for the regional reaction that having American boots on the ground would entail."

TRANSLATION: If Gahdhafi ships in more Sub-Saharan African mercenaries, or brings in Chinese/Iranian advisors, count us OUT!

Posted by Besoeker 2011-04-07 20:12|| 2011-04-07 20:12|| Front Page Top

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