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Originally Posted by justplugit
Who ever declared early that the US activity would be supportive with all major
rolls completed over a few days must have been  the funnie weed.
Which of Obama's statements is true. Gaddafi must go or we are there just to
help the people? |
Clearly there's an agreement that France and the UK would pretty much take over once we secured the airspace. While the US has a strategic interest here, France especially has a long history with northern Africa and lasting interests.
As for Obama's statements, I thought they have been pretty clear on this. While the position of the Administration is that Ghaddafi should go, the legal resolution is only to protect the civilians and as such that is the direct mission.
They appear to be very mindful of the slippery slope and also the strategic situation.
Put yourself in Obama's shoes here and I think many would come to the same conclusion.