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In reply to the discussion: Dear President Obama, What does justice in Libya look like? [View all]Dokkie
(1,688 posts)19. Ofc they came out on top because of the
superior fire power of NATO and seeing how NATO arsenal is no longer turned on them, they are taking the liberty to enact their own form of justice on those people they believe destroyed their country. Stevens was reported to have visited Benghazi to guarantee western support before the revolution started and most Libyans probably blame him for kick starting the revolution.
Remember, Libya unlike Tunisia, Egypt and Morocco did not have economic problems or high food/bread prices. But their revolution turned extremely violent and destructive. It may be hard for you to understand but some people see thing very differently from you.
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dozens of civilians in Yemen and more in Pakistan have been killed in drone strikes
cali
Sep 2012
#3
And if you think those strikes were done without any coordination with governments in those
MADem
Sep 2012
#10
I remember that "no troops in Libya" was a standing dogma when we got involved.
redgreenandblue
Sep 2012
#4
Should we withdrawl all diplomats from all countries when attacked by counter-revolutionaries?
joshcryer
Sep 2012
#31
I wouldn't object to unarmed Predators working as eyes in the sky. That's what they were made for.
backscatter712
Sep 2012
#7
Being leery is reasonable, but maybe your OP jumped the gun a little by expressing opposition.
Vattel
Sep 2012
#18
justice in Libya is when all the evil doers either renounce evil-doing or they are brought to
limpyhobbler
Sep 2012
#6
Probably A Good Idea To Give Those Fellows A Wide Berth, Ma'am, Certainly....
The Magistrate
Sep 2012
#15
That's really all we can hope for--an ideal result would be the apprehension of ALL the right people
MADem
Sep 2012
#37
Running theory is that it's an islamist militia aligned with Yemen's Ansar al-Sharia.
joshcryer
Sep 2012
#32
If he has the opportunity to use drones and the intelligence is good, he'll do it.
joshcryer
Sep 2012
#36
Let's all go pick daisies and sing Kumbaya now. Easy to talk from your comfy chair...
progressivebydesign
Sep 2012
#38