Yes, Epsilon, they are.
But we weren't the ones who really decided they'd go there. The real deciders in this situation were other parties.
By the way, as to what I want? I think you're under the impression that I'm eager for us to intervene. Looking back at what I've written in this thread, I suppose I may have mistakenly given that impression.
Well I'm not. I don't think, aside from old grudges against Khaddafi, that we have any interest in helping the rebels against him. I doubt seriously that if he were to be ousted that things would be better. I think there's a very strong possibility that radical Muslims (The Muslim Brotherhood, Al Queda cells, etc.) will gain power. Much like I think that's very likely in Egypt. Sure, I'd like to see Khaddafi fall in a visceral sense. Lord knows he's had it coming for a long time. But really? It doesn't matter whether it's him in power there or not.
What I'm complaining about is the lack of direction in our foreign policy. I'd like us to choose a direction and STICK TO IT whether it's something I agree with or not so that our Allies know what the hell to expect from us. Because right now, we are totally rudderless.
But we weren't the ones who really decided they'd go there. The real deciders in this situation were other parties.
By the way, as to what I want? I think you're under the impression that I'm eager for us to intervene. Looking back at what I've written in this thread, I suppose I may have mistakenly given that impression.
Well I'm not. I don't think, aside from old grudges against Khaddafi, that we have any interest in helping the rebels against him. I doubt seriously that if he were to be ousted that things would be better. I think there's a very strong possibility that radical Muslims (The Muslim Brotherhood, Al Queda cells, etc.) will gain power. Much like I think that's very likely in Egypt. Sure, I'd like to see Khaddafi fall in a visceral sense. Lord knows he's had it coming for a long time. But really? It doesn't matter whether it's him in power there or not.
What I'm complaining about is the lack of direction in our foreign policy. I'd like us to choose a direction and STICK TO IT whether it's something I agree with or not so that our Allies know what the hell to expect from us. Because right now, we are totally rudderless.