WestVirginiaRebel Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 CBS News:(CBS/AP) WASHINGTON - The United States may consider sending troops into Libya with a possible international ground force that could aid the rebels, according to the general who led the military mission until NATO took over.Army Gen. Carter Ham also told lawmakers Thursday that added American participation would not be ideal, and ground troops could erode the international coalition and make it more difficult to get Arab support for operations in Libya.Ham said the operation was largely stalemated now and was more likely to remain that way since America has transferred control to NATO.Complete coverage: Anger in the Arab WorldHe said NATO has done an effective job in an increasingly complex combat situation. But he noted that, in a new tactic, Muammar Qaddafi's forces are making airstrikes more difficult by staging military forces and vehicles near civilian areas such as schools and mosques.The use of an international ground force is a possible plan to bolster rebels fighting forces loyal to the Libyan leader, Ham said at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing.Asked if the U.S. would provide troops, Ham said, "I suspect there might be some consideration of that. My personal view at this point would be that that's probably not the ideal circumstance, again for the regional reaction that having American boots on the ground would entail."Video: Ex-Rep. Weldon on Libya visit, Qaddafi meetingPresident Barack Obama has said repeatedly there will be no U.S. troops on the ground in Libya, although there are reports of small CIA teams in the country. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates told lawmakers last week that there would be no American ground troops in Libya "as long as I am in this job."________I guess Robert Gates won't be on the job, then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepper Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 No boots on the ground Sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearvision Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 They will probably have the troops wear loafers just to avoid Obama having to an about face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepper Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Pookie had a great cartoon about high heels in the desert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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clearvision Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 They can even accessorize the troops... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I have 3 small questions, and if someone could answer them I would be very grateful. A. What are we doing there? B. What is the plan? C. Who is in charge? Please use small words, I'm a conservative tea party Republican, so I'm not that bright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTexan Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I have 3 small questions, and if someone could answer them I would be very grateful. A. What are we doing there? B. What is the plan? C. Who is in charge? Please use small words, I'm a conservative tea party Republican, so I'm not that bright. Valin! You obviously are not paying attention or have an auditory disorder. We are implementing a "NO FLY ZONE"... That's why we are bombing the tanks on the ground. What about "NO FLY" do you not understand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrWoodchuck Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I have 3 small questions, and if someone could answer them I would be very grateful. A. What are we doing there? B. What is the plan? C. Who is in charge? Please use small words, I'm a conservative tea party Republican, so I'm not that bright. Valin! Since you asked: A. What are we doing there? We are participating as the defacto, new enforcement arm of the UN, in Obama's march toward "One World Government." B. What is the plan? There is no readily identifiable plan, as that would provide the basis for objections. It is meant to be free-form as follows: Involvement with only UN sanction [and specifically bypassing the legislative branch of US government,] increase of US involvement by increment-with appropriate misdirection, bluff, blunder & diversion....and finally submission of the US military to European or United Nation control for every "brush fire" in the globe. C. Who is in charge? One guess & it ain't Obama. Oh.....was that a rhetorical question? Never mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 I have 3 small questions, and if someone could answer them I would be very grateful. A. What are we doing there? B. What is the plan? C. Who is in charge? Please use small words, I'm a conservative tea party Republican, so I'm not that bright. A. Who knows B. Who knows C. Who the hell knows. Glad I could help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrWoodchuck Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 It's OK to consider troops in Libya.......as long as they reject it out of hand! Oh......and the UN, Saudi Arabia & Libya can pay NATO & the US for their participation so far, and going forth from now on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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