U.S. launches missle attack on Gaddafi's forces

[MorningGlory]

It looks like it has begun......

http://news.yahoo.co..._us/us_us_libya

Opinions? Is this the right way to go?

[wyguy]

Weird. Obama didn't care when Iran attacked protesters to their government.

And why did Obama already assure the Libyan government that he wouldn't send in ground troops? How ignorant was that?

And what I really don't understand about this whole situation is, no matter who's in charge there, they are still going to hate us no matter what we do for them.

[MorningGlory]

Weird. Obama didn't care when Iran attacked protesters to their government.

And why did Obama already assure the Libyan government that he wouldn't send in ground troops? How ignorant was that?

And what I really don't understand about this whole situation is, no matter who's in charge there, they are still going to hate us no matter what we do for them.

I don't believe the President didn't care about the protesters in Iran but it was the same situation as Libya. Taking military action, especially sending in ground troops, is another war. We're already in TWO....would you really want to see our soldiers dying for another crappy country that we don't care about? I wouldn't. If the French and British are willing to shoulder the responsibility and shell out the money for this, let them. We cannot afford another war in any case.

[Scorparium]

The french and british? I beg your pardon but isn't Obama the one releasing warnings against Gadaffi?

Each of the current middle easter conflicts have been headed by America who seem to think they can take on just about anybody

[Guest shiloh357]

The french and british? I beg your pardon but isn't Obama the one releasing warnings against Gadaffi?

Each of the current middle easter conflicts have been headed by America who seem to think they can take on just about anybody

The French and British are the ones supplying the ground forces. We launched a missle attack to take major military targets and anti-aircraft batteries. We softened it up so the no-fly zone can be enforced. Bombers flying over can do the rest.

Oh and yes... we can take on just about anybody.

[wyguy]

Weird. Obama didn't care when Iran attacked protesters to their government.

And why did Obama already assure the Libyan government that he wouldn't send in ground troops? How ignorant was that?

And what I really don't understand about this whole situation is, no matter who's in charge there, they are still going to hate us no matter what we do for them.

I don't believe the President didn't care about the protesters in Iran but it was the same situation as Libya. Taking military action, especially sending in ground troops, is another war. We're already in TWO....would you really want to see our soldiers dying for another crappy country that we don't care about? I wouldn't. If the French and British are willing to shoulder the responsibility and shell out the money for this, let them. We cannot afford another war in any case.

I'm not saying we should send in ground troops. I'm simply saying it was a mistake to let the Libyan government know we wouldn't send in ground forces. We should never show our hand to the enemy.

And give the Brits some credit. They were willing to fight alongside us in both of those wars. Expending both lives and money.

[MorningGlory]

The french and british? I beg your pardon but isn't Obama the one releasing warnings against Gadaffi?

Each of the current middle easter conflicts have been headed by America who seem to think they can take on just about anybody

The President has called for Gaddafi to go, yes, but it's the French and British who have launched the air strikes and who will be enforcing a 'no-fly' zone. The U.S. is providing logistical support. We CAN take on anybody but why should we always have to do the heavy lifting and the heavy paying? I take it you're not American?

[MorningGlory]

Weird. Obama didn't care when Iran attacked protesters to their government.

And why did Obama already assure the Libyan government that he wouldn't send in ground troops? How ignorant was that?

And what I really don't understand about this whole situation is, no matter who's in charge there, they are still going to hate us no matter what we do for them.

I don't believe the President didn't care about the protesters in Iran but it was the same situation as Libya. Taking military action, especially sending in ground troops, is another war. We're already in TWO....would you really want to see our soldiers dying for another crappy country that we don't care about? I wouldn't. If the French and British are willing to shoulder the responsibility and shell out the money for this, let them. We cannot afford another war in any case.

I'm not saying we should send in ground troops. I'm simply saying it was a mistake to let the Libyan government know we wouldn't send in ground forces. We should never show our hand to the enemy.

And give the Brits some credit. They were willing to fight alongside us in both of those wars. Expending both lives and money.

It doesn't matter about showing Gaddafi our hand; that conflict won't be a long one. And I most certainly DO give our British, Canadian and Australian allies every bit of credit they deserve, without fail. I'm simply saying, if they want to do this, let them. The French and British both have awesome air forces, they can handle it.

[wyguy]

that conflict won't be a long one

I truly hope you're right.

[hr.jr.]

Weird. Obama didn't care when Iran attacked protesters to their government.

And why did Obama already assure the Libyan government that he wouldn't send in ground troops? How ignorant was that?

And what I really don't understand about this whole situation is, no matter who's in charge there, they are still going to hate us no matter what we do for them.

I don't believe the President didn't care about the protesters in Iran but it was the same situation as Libya. Taking military action, especially sending in ground troops, is another war. We're already in TWO....would you really want to see our soldiers dying for another crappy country that we don't care about? I wouldn't. If the French and British are willing to shoulder the responsibility and shell out the money for this, let them. We cannot afford another war in any case.

I'm not saying we should send in ground troops. I'm simply saying it was a mistake to let the Libyan government know we wouldn't send in ground forces. We should never show our hand to the enemy.

And give the Brits some credit. They were willing to fight alongside us in both of those wars. Expending both lives and money.

It doesn't matter about showing Gaddafi our hand; that conflict won't be a long one. And I most certainly DO give our British, Canadian and Australian allies every bit of credit they deserve, without fail. I'm simply saying, if they want to do this, let them. The French and British both have awesome air forces, they can handle it.

The Brits have a good air force. The French? Guess it depends on to what you are comapraing their air force.