Posted
3/19/2011 04:02:00 PM
by Douglas
The first causality of war is always
irony.Earlier, French fighter jets deployed over Libya fired at a military vehicle Saturday, the country's first strike against Gadhafi's military forces, who earlier attacked the rebel stronghold of Benghazi.
Prime Minister David Cameron said late Saturday that British forces also are in action over Libya. "What we are doing is necessary, it is legal and it is right," he said. "I believe we should not stand aside while this dictator murders his own people."
So we're raining bombs on Libya, again, this time with the French? Anyone remember the
last time we bombed Libya and the French wouldn't even let the Air Force fly over? Also, does anyone recall that bombing crazy people doesn't necessarily deter crazy people from attacking us?
This was a direct result of the last Libyan bombing, but I'm sure this time they'll learn the error of their ways. But back to Prime Minister Cameron's statement:
"I believe we should not stand aside while this dictator murders his own people."
Interesting. I don't think that's a bad policy, either, but I wonder magical difference the Libyans have that the Iranians don't. Why was it OK to let their dictator murder his own
people? Apparently
this was OK.