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President Barack Obama warned Libya's Moammar Khaddafy to stop attacking his people or the United States and it's allies will be forced to take military action.
AP
President Barack Obama makes a statement on Libya, March 18th, at the White House.
"Let me be clear, these terms are not negotiable; these terms are not subject to negotiation," Obama said Friday at the White House. "If Khaddafy does not comply, the international community will impose consequences, and the resolution will be enforced through military action."
This statement comes just a day after the United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 1973 authorizing military action and a "no-fly zone" over Libya.
Khaddafy's government announced a cease-fire early Friday but reports suggest assaults are continuing despite warnings from the United States.
The exact role the US would play if the international community was forced to take action was not made totally clear by Obama but he did state what he would not do.
"The United States is not going to deploy ground troops into Libya. And we are not going to use force to go beyond a well-defined goal," the President said. "Our goal is focused, our cause is just, and our coalition is strong."
Obama also announced that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will go to Paris Saturday to meet with allies about the situation in Libya.
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Thanks, Mr. President, for making it clear, without ambiguity, that the United States will participate in a coalition of the willing to intervene in Moammar Gaddafi's murderous assault on the Libyan people.
And, thanks for keeping your word:
"It's time for Gaddafi to go."
Yes, because even though greater numbers of innocent people are killed more routinely in other countries, they don't tend to have oil.
The Libyan War, sponsored by Exxon and the Military Industrial Complex with funding provided by (at low interest) the Chinese government.
Way too cynical, Indy Lib-
This isn't a neocon making the call...it's President Obama.
Looks pretty smart, too...to this conservative, anyway.
France's Sarkozy appears determined to rain on Gaddafi's parade...French warplanes are already flying CAP for the rebels over Benghazi. The Arab League has weighed in...Gaddafi must go.
Sorry...
President Obama, Secretary Clinton, and UN Ambassador Susan Rice (man...she's tough) appear to have gotten this one just about right.
112 missiles at $570,000 per missile = $63,840,000.
Tell me MB, who's tab is that going to be on.
'Coalition of the willing'? Sounds like that 'War Monger' Bush in that 'Illegal Iraq War'.
Nope can't be, Obama's in the White House.
Well that's OK then he is a Democrat/Liberal/Progressive.
Hard to say, Indy Lib-
President Obama might just send the bill to the Arab League.
They want Gaddafi gone? Fine.
Let them pay for it.
"Coalition of the willing"?
Oops...
Did I say that?
This is a serious problem and I have no doubt the President has given it careful consideration. Thankfully, he has used former President George H. W. Bush's example and gone through the UN, NATO, Arab League, to establish a strong coalition. I think Khaddafy will back off to protect his own backside. Checkmate.
I wonder if anyone really knows how to spell Khaddafy, Gaddafy, Gaddafi, Khadafi, Qadafy, Qadafi and those are just some of the spellings I've seen recently. This is one of those times when no matter how you spell it, no one will tell you that it's wrong.
Have a nice weekend everyone. Thanks to our FR hosts for keeping us informed with lots to talk about.
No doubts here either, Jody.
"Well-defined goal"....."focused"....."coalition".
As always, it's still too early to jump to any conclusions, but I like the sound of all of those.
Jody, Iowa - You're kidding right? Bush lied to everybody to get into Iraq, and Bush never had any "stong coalition". Bush begged nations all over the world to send at least 2 of their troops so that Bush could fool people like you into him using the word "troops" (which really only means more than one) and you would take it for granted that meant thousands.
We've known for years now that everything Bush represented at the UN was said just so that Bush could control Iraqi Oil Fields, and Bush DOES control Iraqi oil fields as well as Iraqi Oil Profits to this very day.
Where have you been hiding, or have you stuck your fingers in your ears and sing la la la la la so you don't have to join the real world?
American Girl -
Please re-read Jody's post - she very specifically refers to the first President Bush.
Jedi In Iowa, I spell it KaDaffy Duck.
HERE WE GO AGAIN... just another senseless war we'll be plunged into... No no, Oogah-Boogah is no different than any other POTUS... He's no better than Dubya The Idiot. Stupid idiot reasons to engage more 'merkins into a war we have no business entering into.
american girl - time for your meds.
Good attempt on a favorable spin on President Hamlet Jody. Now you libbies have gone out of your ways to defame Bush for his wars.......you can now justify Prez. Hamlet for doing the same?
Somewhat hyptcritical?
This has been a very long week, so many issues, so much suffering and so much to learn.
I may not agree with some of the comments, and sometime I feel like I need to duck and cover, but it has been truly educational, to say the least.
Have a nice weekend, I am off to enjoy the California Sunset.
thetotas -
Agreed. have a nice weekend and enjoy that sunset.
"And yet, as contentious and frustrating and messy as our democracy can sometimes be, I know there isn’t a person here who would trade places with any other nation on Earth"
Barack Obama - 2011 State of the Union Address
Enjoy your sunset and once again congratulations for being picked for The Boiler Room.
Anyway you spell Khaddai's name you have to admit he is a few fries short of a happy meal, or a few clowns short of a circus. I hope we are not acting too late to help these people achieve their freedom.
Some clever person here asked the question---if he is the dictator, how come he is still a Colonel?
Ever heard of Idi Amin Dada?
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Idi Amin was the Ugandan military dictator and President from 1971 to 1979. During his reign Amin’s military forces are estimated to have killed 500,000 people and exiled roughly 70,000 non-Ugandan nationals (mostly Asians) from Uganda.
It's never too late.
Guess The Last President had his boggie man (Sadham) and went after him. Now The Current President has his (Gadaphi). What are the two things in common about both? Low approval ratings.
This is De Je Vu, all over again
Well, and neither had actually attacked us.
Rancho: It's probably the Republicans trying to force the POTUS into war. After all, there IS oil in Libya.
Im thinkin A.G., The Current President pretty much painted himself into that corner all by his little lonesome. Seeings how hes curtailed as much domestic oil production he could.
I can't believe it but I read it with my own two eyes, liberals backing a Presidents decision to intervene in another countries problems. So that is what it takes to get liberal backing of a war, America can invade as long as its a Democrat in the White House? Where's the cries of were not the Worlds police? Where is the cries for impeahment of a war criminal? So Lybia's citizens deserve the protection of the United States, but the people of Iraq didn't. Dropping nerve gas on Kurdish women and children, is not as bad as bombing and strafing people from war planes in Lybia? Doesn't Lybia have oil fields? There is a word for this....oh yeah......Hipocrisy
What? I've been hollerin' about this for 2 friggin' days!
Latest poll on the Vine:
With 94 votes cast, 90% against this action. Sort of blows a hole in your hypocricy theory. You should read some of the comments.
indy - Obama and company ignored the public before, why should this time be any different?
american - Never said it would.
Here is the cry. We need to stay out of Libya. We got 3 other wars running, and the rent is getting too high.
George W. Bush promised he wouldn't engage in nation building. Nobody realized until too late that he was referring to OUR nation. Now we are living with the result.
The hypocrisy is, start screaming it on the streets, where are the angry leftist with their impeachment signs marching in front of the White House? I mean nobody has seen the signs about Afghanistan, so heres your chance. And then you can stop with the Bush/Cheney war criminal mantra, since thats was now a few years ago. Lets hear it all together now.......all we are saying, is give peace a chance....
how about warning Yemen,UAE,Bahrain,Saudi Arabia,Iran,Pakastan,Sirya who all are killing thier civilans
huh how about that anyone explain
Please say it's not true.......the Messiah.....in bed with......Haliburton.......the horror.....the humanity
Just got to thinkin. Obamas anouncement sounds like this. "Hey, were going to war with Lybia. Im outta here. On my way to Car-ni-val."
I am just a little disappointed, we were promised hope and change, and look what we got, more blood for oil. No parting of the seas, no feeding the multitudes, no blind being able to see, nothing. I mean weren't we lead to believe, with this man as President, there would be no more need for conflict because the World would love and respect us. After all it was Bush's cowboy, shoot first, and ask questions later attitude, that was causing all the World strife in the first place. Bush/Cheney now Obama/Biden, war mongers, whats the World coming too?
My comments before are pure sarcasm of course, though no one wishes for war, America has always came to the aid of other countries. And as President of this Nation there are times, whether its for humanitarian reasons, or strategic ones, sometimes war cannot be avoided. And as our President sometimes decisions must be made for the security of this Nation, that are unpopular but necessary. The left potrays oil as a unnecessary evil, and our military as well. But despite your idiot " boogie men " statement, in the real world their are leaders of rouge nations, who would cause harm to you and your loved ones, given half a chance. Now that responsibility is in the hands of Obama, just as at one time in Bush's, who I believe also tried to protect this Nation as best he knew how. Not only does this Nations economy runs off evil oil, but our military (how we protect the sovereignty this Nation) runs off it as well. So think about it liberals before you start labeling your leaders war criminals. Freedom is not free.
Great
Now were in a third "war"
Wonder how long till the republicans ask for another tax cut....
So this is the Republican's fault that Barry has gotten us into the third war. Well, at least you're not blaming the independents. Ive been reading these vines for months now and gotta tell you guy, your posts are the dumbest posts Ive read.
No don't be silly Ben. everyone knows it is Dubys's fault.
Ooooh, a warning from the guy who closed Guatanamo Bay. I'd be scared if I was Kadaffy, almost.
So Khaddafy was warned. I heard some talking heads speculationg on whether Khaddafy had the wherewithal and money to instigate assasinations around the world. Any ideas on who he would target if he took this route and would he issue a warning first?