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Offline Angus

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Re: It's ON in Libya!
« Reply #30 on: March 18, 2011, 07:17:36 AM »
Libya is rich in oil. Very much so.
And Gaddafi, despite having supported the western effort against Al-Kaida, is a solid old thug.
He has been bombed by the Brits before, and after that he behaved a bit better (well not always)
His old sins that are known, are the Lockerbie incident, assassination of a young Police officer in London (a Woman) which revealed that the Libyan embassy was an effective arsenal!, and launching missiles at Italy.
In 1989 2 Tomcats from USS JFK had a fight with Libyan Mig-23's.
There are many other incidents, - the bottom line is that the guy is trouble.
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Offline Yossarian

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Re: It's ON in Libya!
« Reply #31 on: March 18, 2011, 07:30:52 AM »
Quote from: Melvin on March 17, 2011, 09:47:50 PM
Yes, let's hope the rebels win.

Then let's hope the ensuing power vacuum isn't filled with extremists.

Instability in the region is a good thing right?

Retarded.  :bhead

Methinks the National Transitional Council has the power bit covered.  They've already been effectively recognised by the US, France, Portugal, UK, EU, UN.  They also appear to have the support of their own people.  I really don't foresee there being a power vacuum there.  As for extremists: the rebels so far have been fighting for democracy.  The extremists can't really operate without the support of the people, and I very much doubt they'll find much support in Libya atm.
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Re: It's ON in Libya!
« Reply #32 on: March 18, 2011, 07:38:39 AM »
Bottom line is its all about stability in the Middle east and now North Africa.  Unstable oil producing countries means unstable global market (everything is either shipped and or made with oil).  This equals very bad things on top of an already shaky economy.  So being the middle man breaking up the fight for our friend (popular global vote for the winner) is in all of our best interest.
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Offline Yossarian

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Re: It's ON in Libya!
« Reply #33 on: March 18, 2011, 07:54:38 AM »
Quote from: ToeTag on March 18, 2011, 07:38:39 AM
Bottom line is its all about stability in the Middle east and now North Africa.  Unstable oil producing countries means unstable global market (everything is either shipped and or made with oil).  This equals very bad things on top of an already shaky economy.  So being the middle man breaking up the fight for our friend (popular global vote for the winner) is in all of our best interest.

I think the Libyan people need to be given priority over oil supplies in this case.
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Offline ToeTag

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Re: It's ON in Libya!
« Reply #34 on: March 18, 2011, 07:57:11 AM »
Thats the idea.  I scratch your back then we get stabilty.  Stable oil.
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Offline Tyrannis

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Re: It's ON in Libya!
« Reply #35 on: March 18, 2011, 08:28:42 AM »
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