Libya, Will Gaddafi prevail? - Page 8

Fair&Balanced · 03-28-2011, 10:06 PM

Yes, Saddam brutalized and murdered his political enemies, but the worst mass atrocity in Iraq was probably the gassing of thousands of Kurds before the first Gulf War (or maybe it was Iran who did the gassing, or both). Reagan armed both Iran and Iraq (not with the gas).

The subsequent No-Fly Zone in the northern provences effectively ended Saddam's attacks against the Kurds and Shias in the region.

Griff · 03-29-2011, 05:48 AM

Obama seems to be finding a middle-way between reckless interventionism and isolationism. This makes him unpopular with two kinds of Republicans and with the Newt who apparently is both kinds. The Turks will oppose boots on the ground so in this case the use of a coalition may be a good thing.

classicman · 07-19-2011, 03:50 PM

From today Press Secretary Jay Carney:

Quote:

Carney confirmed that American officials met with members of Muammar Qadhafi's inner circle over the weekend to tell them that the Libyan colonel “must leave power.” He added, “That message was heard.”

ZenGum · 10-12-2011, 06:30 AM

Bump.

Well, that seems to have gone pretty darn well, for the first stage. Gadaffi is in hiding and his forces in tatters, almost all of the country is now under the effective control of ... ah ... yes, that's the second stage.

I'm doubtful about what will happen next, but the 'remove Gadaffi' stage - given that a lot of the military stayed with Gadaffi and fought for him - really went about as well as it could have.

Trilby · 10-12-2011, 06:34 AM

Reminds me of the Underwear Gnomes.

Steal underpants + ? = profits

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He'll emerge victorious and or his kid(s) will continue the dynasty	7	41.18%
He'll run away and rule remotely until things are settled	1	5.88%
He'll be squashed like a grape by the rebels	1	5.88%
He'll be taken down after the rest of the world gets involved	8	47.06%
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03-29-2011, 05:48 AM	#107
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10-12-2011, 06:30 AM	#109
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	Bump. Well, that seems to have gone pretty darn well, for the first stage. Gadaffi is in hiding and his forces in tatters, almost all of the country is now under the effective control of ... ah ... yes, that's the second stage. I'm doubtful about what will happen next, but the 'remove Gadaffi' stage - given that a lot of the military stayed with Gadaffi and fought for him - really went about as well as it could have. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

10-12-2011, 06:34 AM	#110
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Reminds me of the Underwear Gnomes. Steal underpants + ? = profits __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

03-28-2011, 10:06 PM	#106
Fair&Balanced Operations Operative Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 495	Yes, Saddam brutalized and murdered his political enemies, but the worst mass atrocity in Iraq was probably the gassing of thousands of Kurds before the first Gulf War (or maybe it was Iran who did the gassing, or both). Reagan armed both Iran and Iraq (not with the gas). The subsequent No-Fly Zone in the northern provences effectively ended Saddam's attacks against the Kurds and Shias in the region.

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