U.S. Seeks UN Resolution Authorizing Strikes on Libya

Snowmayne · 03-17-2011, 12:44 PM

Libya Threatens Retaliation as U.S. Seeks UN Resolution Authorizing Strikes - FoxNews.com

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Libya's defense ministry warned Thursday that any military action against the African nation resulting from a possible U.N. Security Council resolution authorizing airstrikes and other measures will be met with retaliatory strikes on air and sea traffic in the Mediterranean region.
Reuters reported that a statement by the regime of Muammar al-Qaddafi broadcast on Libyan television warned that "the Mediterranean basin will face danger not just in the short-term, but also in the long term."
The Obama administration is pushing for a Thursday vote for a U.N. Security Council resolution authorizing airstrikes and other measures against Qaddafi's regime.
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Thursday that a U.N. no-fly zone over Libya "requires certain actions taken to protect the planes and the pilots, including bombing targets like the Libyan defense systems."
Clinton told reporters in Tunisia the specifics of international action against Qaddafi were still being negotiated at the United Nations in New York.

The move comes as Qaddafi forces have made "significant strides" against the rebels in Libya. Qaddafi forces said it would cease military operations on Sunday to give rebels a chance to surrender, without giving further details about the offer, Reuters reported, citing Al Arabiya TV.
The U.S. wants the Security Council to approve planes, troops or ships to stop attacks by Qaddafi on the rebels, according to a diplomat familiar with closed-door negotiations.
The Obama administration said it would not act without Security Council authorization, though it would be willing to cooperate on measures "short of boots on the ground." However, the diplomat said the U.S. insists on broad international participation, especially by Arab states.
Russia and China have expressed doubts about the U.N. and other outside powers getting involved and either one could veto a resolution.
That possibility spurred concerns by Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., who in particularly blunt terms questioned Undersecretary of State Williams Burns at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee Thursday about whether the U.S. would have the wherewithal to take action absent approval from other nations. During the tense exchange, Rubio said Russia and China aren't interested in trying to end the violence in Libya, and asked if the U.S. doesn't step in, who would.
Burns responded that he is confident the U.N. Security Council will pass a resolution.
"I'm not assuming that it's going to fail," he said. "I think we can produce a resolution. I hope we can today."
The undersecretary noted that forces loyal to Qaddafi are roughly 100 miles from the rebel stronghold of Benghazi. Burns said Qaddafi is taking full advantage of his military firepower in turning back rebels in Libya.
Libyan rebels shot down at least two bomber planes that attacked the airport in their main stronghold on Thursday, according to residents who witnessed the rare success in the struggle against Qaddafi's superior air power.
Meanwhile, Sen. John McCain, who has been pushing the Obama administration to impose a no-fly zone for weeks, questioned Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz at the committee hearing on why that move would now be too little too late.
Schwartz did not say that the U.S. military should have implemented a no-fly zone but he did agree that if one were to be imposed now it would require additional military action.
"A no-fly zone would not be sufficient," Schwartz said.
"As opposed to a few weeks ago when it would have been," McCain replied.

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New war here we come.

**SageTree** · 03-17-2011, 01:09 PM

It's about time... the other one is past it's expiry date.

No wonder the economy crashed.....

stoneric · 03-17-2011, 01:16 PM

Russia and China would be foolish to oppose anything the empire wants to do because it will crumble that more quickly.

Flamingnun · 03-17-2011, 01:17 PM

lol fox news. Whats the deal then? Hilary was blabbing on about how the US disagrees with Britain and France's plans for a NFZ over Libya, but now they want action against them?

~1~ · 03-17-2011, 02:04 PM

Can someone else step up and be the cop?

**mothernature** · 03-17-2011, 02:07 PM

Ain't this some shit.

Here's my prediction:

Something bad's gonna happen in the US, it'll be blamed on Libya, another war, the economy will be stimulated, and the citizens will shut up 'cause they have jobs.

I hope I'm wrong.

**SageTree** · 03-17-2011, 02:32 PM

me too^

I bet they'll blame it on the rain....

YouTube - Milli Vanilli - Blame It On The Rain

You GOTTA blame it on sumthin'

**Mafoo** · 03-17-2011, 02:49 PM

fuck. this puts a knot in my stomach. i cant stand the thought of another war

**SageTree** · 03-17-2011, 02:54 PM

In some regard.... I suppose I'm glad this wasn't swept under the rug of public attention by the events in Japan. As much as one suffering people deserves our attention so does another.... resources are feeling thin for me...

Snowmayne · 03-17-2011, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Flamingnun

lol fox news. Whats the deal then? Hilary was blabbing on about how the US disagrees with Britain and France's plans for a NFZ over Libya, but now they want action against them?

eh, reported everywhere, I just had followed the link from another forum and was to lazy to get it from better site.

Snowmayne · 03-17-2011, 04:23 PM

oh my wifes people said if shit goes down in Libya it could mean go time.

**Mafoo** · 03-17-2011, 04:30 PM

un approves NFZ

Snowmayne · 03-17-2011, 04:33 PM

BBC News - Libya: UN backs action against Colonel Gaddafi

yeap, strikes could begin within hours, most likely lead by French and British, with US later joining in.

stoneric · 03-17-2011, 05:14 PM

So when we take out qadhafis air capability what do we do about his tanks or artillary? And NFZ's can't do much about helicopter attacks or ground troops. Does anyone seriously believe it will end with a NFZ? And just the NFZ will cost around 300 million per week. And who are we backing? It's not like we have a clue about their culture or their tribal loyalties. Another serious mess we are about to get into brought to you by the same cocksuckers that got us into our ongoing wars. We're doomed.

my_scatterheart · 03-17-2011, 06:54 PM

Just once I'd like to see the US mind their fucking business.

**SageTree** · 03-17-2011, 07:26 PM

Aljazeera Live Stream

Throwing the live link in here so when ever people are reading down the thread they can turn this on and see if anything is being talked about, and report on it perhaps.

Here is hoping for the best with the least amount of people hurt.

Captain Cannabis · 03-17-2011, 09:37 PM

america... fuck yeah

**SageTree** · 03-17-2011, 10:00 PM

YouTube - America - Fuck Yeah!

zerodown · 03-18-2011, 06:05 AM

Mo death, mo money, mo control!!!

NWO fuck yeah!!!

Its ironic how desperate the US is to help the lybians fight for their rights, but when americans perform protests here they get skull bashed by the police riot squads.

Snowmayne · 03-18-2011, 06:32 AM

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Libya declares ceasefire after UN resolution - Israel News, Ynetnews

Libya declares ceasefire after UN resolution

Deff attempting to buy time. The Rebels need to make a strong push now.

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Flamingnun Shpadoinkle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: roflmao Posts: 17,491 Thanks: 1,046 Thanked 2,633 Times in 1,185 Posts	lol fox news. Whats the deal then? Hilary was blabbing on about how the US disagrees with Britain and France's plans for a NFZ over Libya, but now they want action against them? __________________

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Mafoo nice daze Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: the anguish of anticipated transformation Posts: 5,975 Thanks: 3,776 Thanked 2,652 Times in 1,698 Posts	fuck. this puts a knot in my stomach. i cant stand the thought of another war __________________ PLUR For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return

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SageTree ~Kalyāṇa-mitrā~ Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: In Love Posts: 23,414 Blog Entries: 26 Thanks: 13,070 Thanked 6,769 Times in 4,664 Posts	In some regard.... I suppose I'm glad this wasn't swept under the rug of public attention by the events in Japan. As much as one suffering people deserves our attention so does another.... resources are feeling thin for me... __________________ "What's oppressive is letting your life be confined by old definitions of what everything is." -Zen Meister my_scatterheart YaHooka is.... Cannabis lovers from around the world pulling up a comfy chair, picking up a vaporizer, a bong, a brownie, a pipe, or a joint, getting high, stoned, buzzed or healthy. Uniting our minds in conversation...While Portraying a Positive Image of marijuana and marijuana users to the world. Treat your fellow YaHookans with kindness,respect and tolerance.

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stoneric bougeman Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 5,646 Thanks: 704 Thanked 1,512 Times in 1,067 Posts	Russia and China would be foolish to oppose anything the empire wants to do because it will crumble that more quickly.

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mothernature ancientbongmaster Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,232 Thanks: 1,201 Thanked 809 Times in 487 Posts	Ain't this some shit. Here's my prediction: Something bad's gonna happen in the US, it'll be blamed on Libya, another war, the economy will be stimulated, and the citizens will shut up 'cause they have jobs. I hope I'm wrong.

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Mafoo nice daze Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: the anguish of anticipated transformation Posts: 5,975 Thanks: 3,776 Thanked 2,652 Times in 1,698 Posts	un approves NFZ __________________ PLUR For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return

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Snowmayne Hero of the Internet Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,740 Thanks: 494 Thanked 4,294,967,295 Times in 958 Posts	BBC News - Libya: UN backs action against Colonel Gaddafi yeap, strikes could begin within hours, most likely lead by French and British, with US later joining in. __________________ We women, we gain weight because we accumulate so much wisdom and knowledge that there isn't enough space in our heads, and it spreads all over our bodies. We are not fat, we are greatly cultivated. Every time I see my curves in the mirror, I tell myself: "How amazing am I ?! "

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stoneric bougeman Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 5,646 Thanks: 704 Thanked 1,512 Times in 1,067 Posts	So when we take out qadhafis air capability what do we do about his tanks or artillary? And NFZ's can't do much about helicopter attacks or ground troops. Does anyone seriously believe it will end with a NFZ? And just the NFZ will cost around 300 million per week. And who are we backing? It's not like we have a clue about their culture or their tribal loyalties. Another serious mess we are about to get into brought to you by the same cocksuckers that got us into our ongoing wars. We're doomed.

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SageTree ~Kalyāṇa-mitrā~ Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: In Love Posts: 23,414 Blog Entries: 26 Thanks: 13,070 Thanked 6,769 Times in 4,664 Posts	Aljazeera Live Stream Throwing the live link in here so when ever people are reading down the thread they can turn this on and see if anything is being talked about, and report on it perhaps. Here is hoping for the best with the least amount of people hurt. __________________ "What's oppressive is letting your life be confined by old definitions of what everything is." -Zen Meister my_scatterheart YaHooka is.... Cannabis lovers from around the world pulling up a comfy chair, picking up a vaporizer, a bong, a brownie, a pipe, or a joint, getting high, stoned, buzzed or healthy. Uniting our minds in conversation...While Portraying a Positive Image of marijuana and marijuana users to the world. Treat your fellow YaHookans with kindness,respect and tolerance.

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zerodown Mafutero Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: PR Posts: 782 Thanks: 41 Thanked 169 Times in 131 Posts	Mo death, mo money, mo control!!! NWO fuck yeah!!! Its ironic how desperate the US is to help the lybians fight for their rights, but when americans perform protests here they get skull bashed by the police riot squads. __________________ "I've seen people so poor all they got is money." We have to learn to unlearn Its not contradiction, its amendment Not everything we see is reality Not everything we hear is the truth Not everything we're taught helps us grow ~Cultura Profetica "La locura se lleva en la cabeza y las drogas en los bolsillos" ~Roberto Iniesta Last edited by zerodown; 03-18-2011 at 06:11 AM.

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