Geee Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 National Review:Let’s imagine that all goes well in Libya. The rebels, protected by air strikes, recapture lost territory and sweep into Tripoli. Moammar Qaddafi and his sons one way or the other disappear.Leaders propose a democratic and secular constitution that voters overwhelmingly approve. The first act of the duly elected government is to issue a proclamation of thanks and friendship to the United States, Britain, France, and others who prevented Qaddafi’s mass slaughter.Well, we can all dream, can’t we?But in the cold light of day, none of these happy eventualities seems very likely. As one who hopes for success in this enterprise, I am dismayed by the contradictions in the course we are following.Some three weeks ago, Pres. Barack Obama said Qaddafi “must go.” But the United Nations Security Council resolution under which we are acting stops well short of this goal.Joint Chiefs chairman Adm. Mike Mullen confirmed that Qaddafi may remain in power indefinitely. National Security Council staffer Ben Rhodes said, “It’s not about regime change.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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