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Dokkie

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19. Ofc they came out on top because of the
Sat Sep 15, 2012, 07:41 AM
Sep 2012

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.

I rather suspect the forces dispatched by the President will be working WITH the MADem Sep 2012 #1
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
so what? Are governments more important than people? cali Sep 2012 #11
Governments have the might to prosecute military and law enforcement actions. MADem Sep 2012 #21
Of course they were. We always have our dictator allies who are more than sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #23
Comparing Mubarak to the Khalifa Royal Family is just not on. MADem Sep 2012 #25
Kings, Monarchs, Dictators. When the people are oppressed as they have sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #26
I don't "seem to be saying" anything of the kind. MADem Sep 2012 #29
This really is very simple. sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #34
I remember that "no troops in Libya" was a standing dogma when we got involved. redgreenandblue Sep 2012 #4
You always send troops when you are doing a NEO, and they did one MADem Sep 2012 #9
We always had people on the ground in Libya, so did the French, the Brits sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #24
Should we withdrawl all diplomats from all countries when attacked by counter-revolutionaries? joshcryer Sep 2012 #31
I think a valid question, yet Sherman A1 Sep 2012 #2
There's more then one type of Drone Confusious Sep 2012 #5
I wouldn't object to unarmed Predators working as eyes in the sky. That's what they were made for. backscatter712 Sep 2012 #7
I realize that there are survillance drones but given our cali Sep 2012 #8
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
Execution Of Those Responsible For Killing Our people, Ma'am The Magistrate Sep 2012 #12
I think that it too often means "collateral damage", sir. cali Sep 2012 #14
Probably A Good Idea To Give Those Fellows A Wide Berth, Ma'am, Certainly.... The Magistrate Sep 2012 #15
How about justice for those Dokkie Sep 2012 #16
Nice Try At Deflection, Sir, But Far Short Of the Mark The Magistrate Sep 2012 #17
Ofc they came out on top because of the Dokkie Sep 2012 #19
Where do you get that absurd figure? joshcryer Sep 2012 #27
Pretty much. Obama doesn't fuck around. joshcryer Sep 2012 #28
Give him TIME. Zax2me Sep 2012 #13
Some arrests were already made, weren't there? randome Sep 2012 #20
I heard they've got people who know who did the deed, maybe. MADem Sep 2012 #22
Unfortunately, we may never know if they have the 'right' people. randome Sep 2012 #30
el-Magariaf was on TV briefly vowing to not play around. MADem Sep 2012 #33
Here's hoping for the best, then. randome Sep 2012 #35
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
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