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by Gene Healy

03/15/11

Should we get involved in another civil war in the Middle East? Sure! What could possibly go wrong? That seems to be the way the Libya debates trending here in D.C. Ever generous with other Americans' blood and treasure, Beltway pols and pundits are lining up behind a 'no-fly zone' (for starters) and busily decrying President Obama's 'weakness.' Rarely is the question asked, is our political class learning? (Probably because the answer's always 'no.') And yet, 'the children' may have learned something from coming of age during two seemingly interminable and fruitless wars...

http://www.cato.org/pub_display.php?pub_id=12878



Stay out of Libya!

Downsize DC

03/15/11

We are inspired by the desire of the Libyan people to overthrow Muammar Qadhafi. Sadly, Qadhafi has reacted violently to their protests, and a civil war is now being waged. We hope the insurgents are committed to freedom, and if so, we hope they will prevail. But they must to do it without our help. This is THEIR struggle, not ours...

http://www.downsizedc.org/blog/new-campaign-stay-out-of-libya


Informant: Thomas L. Knapp

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Military Action Against Gaddafi 'Within Hours' Of UN Vote

By Ewen MacAskill in Washington and Nicholas Watt

Britain, France and the US, along with several Arab countries, are to join forces to throw a protective ring around the Libyan rebel stronghold of Benghazi as soon as a UN security council vote on military action is authorised, according to security council sources.

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article27708.htm



The Fatally Flawed Logic of a No-fly Zone

By Michael Williams

Our supposed moral superiority in intervening to 'save' human rights is a mask for years of supporting dictators who have oppressed the very human rights politicians claim we must now defend.

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article27705.htm



Saudi-backed Crackdown in Bahrain Exposes U.S. Hypocrisy

By Michael Hughes

Critics accuse the U..S. of employing a double-standard - reluctant to oust the monarchy in Bahrain but more than willing to encourage Libyans to topple Moammar Gaddafi.

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article27702.htm



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