Libya

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Sending a sniper might not be that easy.
Saddam Hussein had many lookalikes and I should imagine Gadaffi will have the same. So you can't be sure if you've shot him or not.
If there are many Gadaffi lookalikes it just proves there are allot of ugly people in Libya. ;D

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Mar 21, 2011 9:24:08 GMT 1 Ann1 said:

Which just shows how "useful" UN rules are!! If anyone chooses to ignore them, we do nothing, in fact we continue to sell them arms!!!! Knowing what the bugger is like - never let Human rights get in the way of commercial interests!!!! I don't know why they don't send in a sniper and just take him out!!!! Mind, what happens afterwards god knows! Libya is a "tribal" country in a way that Egypt isn't. What a surprise, he's using civilians as "human shields", knowing we won't bomb them!!!!

I remember someone else doing that, they still used missiles and went in..................the rest is history! Although some are still living with the consequences more than others.

CWL

[Shadow]

And whilst we watch what is happening in Libya the unrest is increasing in Yemen and Syria.

In Yemen security forces opened fire on protesters on Friday and killed dozens.Tanks and armoured vehicles are patrolling the streets.And three army commanders have joined the rebels in protest.

Wonder if the coalition will be taking any action here?

[Jazz]

Where will it end.....whenever, or if ever, it does, theres going to be a lot of lives lost and a lot of destruction caused....lets hope it will be worth it at the "conclusion" if there is one?

[Ann1]

I know what you mean Milky, but the others would be "collateral damage"!!! Cameron will have a hell of a job convincing people that this country is broke now mind!!!!! We can't afford to keep libraries open, care for the elderly, free tuition etc etc, but we can afford to mobilize the troops, using missiles that cost god knows how much, along with all the other hardware, bearing in mind how much Afghanistan is costing as well!!

[nicknackpaddywhack]

Mar 21, 2011 16:33:46 GMT 1 Jazz said:

Where will it end.....whenever, or if ever, it does, theres going to be a lot of lives lost and a lot of destruction caused....lets hope it will be worth it at the "conclusion" if there is one?

What ever the outcome it wont be worth it to the likes of you or
I....Only to the politicians

Shads whats going on in other countries has nothing to do
with whats going on in Libya...or so i was told

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Nick can you divulge your source or are they sworn to secrecy?

CWL

[nicknackpaddywhack]

Mar 21, 2011 21:08:55 GMT 1 @clearwhitelight said:

Nick can you divulge your source or are they sworn to secrecy?

CWL

CWL you best tell me

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Nick, just intrigued that someone you know would say that although obviously not being specific about which countries they are refering to. If their job depends upon not being identified then I can understand the comment may have been given in confidence.

The Middle East is rife with trouble yet to be fully resolved and now North Africa along with some of the Arab States are also in turmoil.

Does beg the question is this because the people really want democracy when all is said and done or is there another factor involved like a power struggle between different religous groups or political factions, or is this just the major World powers taking advantage?

Certainly not a healthy situation either politically nor economically for the World at this time with some nations facing up to natural disasters, others suffering slumps in monetary recovery, rising unemployment and the prospect of continuing depression in global markets.

A lot going on in our World.............hard to keep track of it all!

CWL

[nicknackpaddywhack]

So only 2 Arab countries support the UN action the rest have
withdrawn their support as they beleive the action being
taken against Libya is not what they agreed to.

[Shadow]

Well-they probably believed we were going to impose a no fly zone not look for regime change

[Shadow]

I also find it very worrying to see the disagreement between ministers and service personnel as to what is and isnt permissible.

And the fact that there doesnt seem to be any sort of coherent exit strategy

[nicknackpaddywhack]

Mar 22, 2011 12:58:18 GMT 1 Shadow said:

I also find it very worrying to see the disagreement between ministers and service personnel as to what is and isnt permissible.

And the fact that there doesnt seem to be any sort of coherent exit strategy

Shads if the UN had done what they said they were going to do keep Gaddafi's Air Force on the ground instead of chasing tank
columns they wouldn't need an exit strategy.
Within a day of action the Arab suport which Cameron said was
vital has dwindled to 2 countries UAE & Yemen.
Lets see how long it is before we see troops on the ground
The western governments & the UN are a bunch of lying
hypocrites

[Shadow]

Yemen has got some bloody nerve hasnt it?

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Shads the exit strategy for the UN is to turn it's back on the whole thing and let Gadaffi carry on killing anyone that opposes him.

CWL