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| Obama Asks UN to Allow Strikes Against Libya |
| 2011-03-17 |
| Now that the rebels have been wiped out, isn't this a little late? Do you even know who is left to support now? The Obama administration is pushing hard for a Thursday vote on a U.N. Security Council resolution authorizing airstrikes and other measures to stop Libyan leader Col. Muammar al-Qaddafi from killing more civilians and defeating rebel forces in Libya. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Thursday that a U.N. no-fly zone over Libya "requires certain actions taken to protect the planes and the pilots, including bombing targets like the Libyan defense systems." Clinton told reporters in Tunisia the specifics of international action against Qaddafi were still being negotiated at the United Nations in New York. The move comes as Qaddafi forces have made "significant strides" against the rebels in Libya. Qaddafi forces said it would cease military operations on Sunday to give rebels a chance to surrender, without giving further details about the offer, Reuters reported, citing Al Arabiya TV. The U.S. wants the Security Council to approve planes, troops or ships to stop attacks by Qaddafi on the rebels, according to a diplomat familiar with closed-door negotiations. |
| Posted by:Ebbinesing Prince of the Trolls2232 |
| #11 Couple of upsets at the UN vote, I can see Russia abstaining, expected China to veto but what the hell is up with Germany. Does Gadaffi have something on them, maybe the night club bombing came from the old East Germany - and the players are still around now high up in business and government. |
| Posted by: Retired LEO 2011-03-17 23:32 |
| #10 Wonder if Zero enjoyed his waffle...... |
| Posted by: Uncle Phester 2011-03-17 18:10 |
| #9 an old song from the 80's but still works today! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNk5WKfuDG0 |
| Posted by: airandee 2011-03-17 17:18 |
| #8 Hard to see the political advantage of it. |
| Posted by: Nimble Spemble 2011-03-17 16:37 |
| #7 'Hope' he runs his reelection campaign with just as much decision and leadership skills. |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2011-03-17 15:44 |
| #6 Pathetic. |
| Posted by: Jefferson 2011-03-17 15:44 |
| #5 He knows China will veto it - that there is no way the UN will authorize it. Why do we need UN approval anyway. Its nothing more than a way for him to say, "Let me be clear, I tried but, the UN said no." |
| Posted by: Yosemite Sam 2011-03-17 15:39 |
| #4 Excellent evaluation Mike. We have the worst Prez in the history of the United States. He is, a snake. |
| Posted by: Fester Throlurt5197 2011-03-17 15:29 |
| #3 You nailed it Mike! |
| Posted by: Gmanzato 2011-03-17 15:15 |
| #2 Probably too late to help the rebels. Maybe not too late for others tho. And my gut feel is that the timing is calculated for political advantage, not military effectiveness. |
| Posted by: Whiskey Mike 2011-03-17 14:20 |
| #1 Boy, way to make a decisive and bold decision as a leader Bambi. Seriously, Teh 0ne doesn't want to be anything more than a figurehead leading us all to the promise land of utopia. Any real decisions he votes "present" on and takes a holiday. |
| Posted by: DarthVader 2011-03-17 13:48 |