Libyan Ceasefire On The Table? Hunh?
The BBC is reporting on a coalition air strike on a pro-Gaddafi convoy in eastern Libya. Seven civilians, all aged between 12 and 20, were killed when the targeted truck (carrying ammunition) exploded and destroyed two nearby homes.
Sad, but that's not what I found most interesting. The story says:
The news comes as opposition leader Mustafa Abdul Jalil said the rebels would agree to a ceasefire if Colonel Muammar Gaddafi's troops withdraw from cities.
Agree to a ceasefire? Doesn't that seem a bit premature?
In related news, Politico reports that "Senate panel pressed Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Joint Chiefs Chairman Michael Mullen Thursday on whether a “stalemate” or even a loss to Col. Muammar Qadhafi in Libya is likelier now that the United States has transitioned leadership responsibilities to NATO."
NATO, for what it's worth, say they're not considering arming Libyan rebels. The Obama administration is debating same, with our military firmly in the "no" camp.
Upon reconsideration, a ceasefire might be the best option!
- Comment (6)
- · Quote
- · UnfollowFollow (1)
Comments :
Oct '10
Re: Libyan Ceasefire On The Table? Hunh?
as long as khaDAFFY doesn't go after the rebels, he stays in power?
Jun '10
Re: Libyan Ceasefire On The Table? Hunh?
Obama as Commander in Chief reminds me of Dukakis sitting on the tank when he ran for President in 1988. It just isn't who they are. I obviously have no confidence in President Obama. This Lybia engagement could work out just swell. But the chances are much better that we will have spent, in the end, several billions of dollars and still have Qaddafi in power, or sharing power. I wouldn't even be surprised if the USA under Obama helps "rebuild" the country as a grand humanitarian gesture.
Jul '10
Re: Libyan Ceasefire On The Table? Hunh?
Mark Steyn is right. America just doesn't fight to win anymore. General Curtis Lemay, architect of the late bombing campaigns against Japan, had a simple doctrine; if you go to war, go all in and annihilate the enemy and don't quit til they're submitted. If you're not willing to do that, don't bother going to war.
Feb '11
Re: Libyan Ceasefire On The Table? Hunh?
Ya gotta hand it to the Obama Administration: Every day is April Fools.
Dec '10
Re: Libyan Ceasefire On The Table? Hunh?
Offering a cease fire when you're getting whipped doesn't seem to be a strong bargaining position unless somehow you can make it known to Gaddaffi that the Americans are secretly and menacingly lurking in the shadows.
May '10
Re: Libyan Ceasefire On The Table? Hunh?
We're as likely to arm the rebels as we are to go after Qaddafi.
Does that mean we will or we won't? I don't know either.