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Dan82 · 19th Mar 2011, 01:01 PM

http://www.aolnews.com/2011/03/19/fr...ilitary-inter/

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In the first military action since the UN no-fly zone was approved, French fighter jets roared today over Benghazi, Tripoli, destroying their first target, President Nicolas Sarkozy said.

The Mirage warplanes took off from a military base in Saint-Dizier in the east of France and at 4:45 p.m. GMT hit and destroyed four pro-Gadhafi tanks. It was the start of an Allied air strike, in concert with the Arab League, to prevent Gadhafi forces from further attacks on rebel-held Benghazi.

About two hours after the French strikes, the U.S. launched Tomahawk cruise missiles against Gadhafi's air defense. British and Canadian forces were also set to join the coalition effort, though Pentagon sources said the U.S. took the lead after France pulled the trigger...

http://www.aolnews.com/2011/03/19/fr...ilitary-inter/

Connor22 · 19th Mar 2011, 01:07 PM

Hell hath no fury to compre to what Gaddafi has coming his way.

Ridiculous · 19th Mar 2011, 02:40 PM

I'm not sure what Gaddafi thinks he can accomplish now. It's not like he can fight back against the rest of the world, and he doesn't have any notable allies to help him.

**TheEdend** · 19th Mar 2011, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ridiculous

I'm not sure what Gaddafi thinks he can accomplish now. It's not like he can fight back against the rest of the world, and he doesn't have any notable allies to help him.

He can do all he wants as long as he doesn't use airforce. The only thing that the UN is doing right now is playing as a referee by making the game a "fair" fight. I actually agree with their actions, plus Libya doesn't want any outside intervention other than a no-fly zone.

Took them long enough though xD

Emberstone · 19th Mar 2011, 06:23 PM

If it can stem his murdering of hims own people, and bring a stop to it all together, I am for this.

You dont have to even be able to speak his language. if you see video clips of him, his behavior is physically erratic, and his expressions are nurotic. They say the eyes are a window to the soul, and he is one of those people who is so emotional and mentally unstable that it is hard not to see it in his face.

Ridiculous · 19th Mar 2011, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ridiculous

I'm not sure what Gaddafi thinks he can accomplish now. It's not like he can fight back against the rest of the world, and he doesn't have any notable allies to help him.

He can do all he wants as long as he doesn't use airforce. The only thing that the UN is doing right now is playing as a referee by making the game a "fair" fight. I actually agree with their actions, plus Libya doesn't want any outside intervention other than a no-fly zone.

Took them long enough though xD

But even if he does emerge the victor, what does this mean for him? He's not going to have many friends afterwards.

**TheEdend** · 19th Mar 2011, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ridiculous

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Originally Posted by TheEdend

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Originally Posted by Ridiculous

I'm not sure what Gaddafi thinks he can accomplish now. It's not like he can fight back against the rest of the world, and he doesn't have any notable allies to help him.

He can do all he wants as long as he doesn't use airforce. The only thing that the UN is doing right now is playing as a referee by making the game a "fair" fight. I actually agree with their actions, plus Libya doesn't want any outside intervention other than a no-fly zone.

Took them long enough though xD

But even if he does emerge the victor, what does this mean for him? He's not going to have many friends afterwards.

His major ally is oil. If he emerges as victor people will hate him, but Europe needs oil. They need to get it someway, even if they don't like it

ANightDude · 20th Mar 2011, 08:52 AM

He's lost any allies he's every had except Syria and maybe a few others. For the most part, countries like Saudi Arabia, Egypt and such have dropped him completely. He was kicked out of the Arab league. Well, to be fair, Saudi Arabia have always hated Gadafi with a fiery passion.

Chances are he's going to his ass kicked, or be charged with war crimes. And from what I've heard, Europe is looking elsewhere. Italy buys the most oil from Libya and they were looking other places, as was France, Greece, Spain, etc. He's done (hopefully).

azrae1 · 20th Mar 2011, 09:19 AM

u should hear what ghadafi says on tv and his son, they think they are 100% right xD;

VinnySR97 · 23rd Mar 2011, 08:49 AM

France too!?

Italian fighter jets took off mabye 2,3 days ago to head to Libya, American ships and jets are already keeping an eye on Libya. Have they got that out of control?

Cool post i'm following the disater as well

Zontar · 23rd Mar 2011, 09:12 AM

Gaddafi killed American citizens in both the Berlin bombing and the Lockerbie bombing. I think we should either take him out directly with regime change or arm the protesters. This is waaaaaay overdue in my opinion.

The scenario doesn't sound as bad as you would think. It's not going to be the next Iraq. For one, in this case, all we have to do is let the protesters do all the work themselves. They actually support toppling the government.

Think Reagan Doctrine. With the proper tools, they can defeat a tyrant destructive to their own principles and Western principles.

19th Mar 2011, 01:07 PM	#2
Connor22 Stopped being (as) vague Full Member Gender: yes Orientation: up the bender Out Status: burned Narnia :D Location: Norn Iron Age: 17 Posts: 1,547 Join Date: Nov 2009	Re: French Fighter Jets Open Fire in Libya as Western Military Intervention Begins Hell hath no fury to compre to what Gaddafi has coming his way. __________________ Kindness is a gift. Share it.

19th Mar 2011, 02:40 PM	#3
Ridiculous EC Addict Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Friends Location: New Zealand Age: 20 Posts: 934 Join Date: Dec 2010	Re: French Fighter Jets Open Fire in Libya as Western Military Intervention Begins I'm not sure what Gaddafi thinks he can accomplish now. It's not like he can fight back against the rest of the world, and he doesn't have any notable allies to help him.

19th Mar 2011, 06:23 PM	#5
Emberstone Flappychap Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Oregon, USA Age: 28 Posts: 5,595 Join Date: May 2008	Re: French Fighter Jets Open Fire in Libya as Western Military Intervention Begins If it can stem his murdering of hims own people, and bring a stop to it all together, I am for this. You dont have to even be able to speak his language. if you see video clips of him, his behavior is physically erratic, and his expressions are nurotic. They say the eyes are a window to the soul, and he is one of those people who is so emotional and mentally unstable that it is hard not to see it in his face.

20th Mar 2011, 08:52 AM	#8
ANightDude EC's Film Moron Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: San Antonio, Texas Age: 17 Posts: 1,848 Join Date: May 2008	Re: French Fighter Jets Open Fire in Libya as Western Military Intervention Begins He's lost any allies he's every had except Syria and maybe a few others. For the most part, countries like Saudi Arabia, Egypt and such have dropped him completely. He was kicked out of the Arab league. Well, to be fair, Saudi Arabia have always hated Gadafi with a fiery passion. Chances are he's going to his ass kicked, or be charged with war crimes. And from what I've heard, Europe is looking elsewhere. Italy buys the most oil from Libya and they were looking other places, as was France, Greece, Spain, etc. He's done (hopefully). __________________ "Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves." -- Abraham Lincoln

20th Mar 2011, 09:19 AM	#9
azrae1 EC's Arab resident Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Lost count xD; Location: Abu Dhabi Age: 22 Posts: 286 Join Date: Jan 2009	Re: French Fighter Jets Open Fire in Libya as Western Military Intervention Begins u should hear what ghadafi says on tv and his son, they think they are 100% right xD; __________________

23rd Mar 2011, 08:49 AM	#10
VinnySR97 Member Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Family and a few friends Location: Massachusetts Posts: 74 Join Date: Mar 2011	Re: French Fighter Jets Open Fire in Libya as Western Military Intervention Begins France too!? Italian fighter jets took off mabye 2,3 days ago to head to Libya, American ships and jets are already keeping an eye on Libya. Have they got that out of control? Cool post i'm following the disater as well

23rd Mar 2011, 09:12 AM	#11
Zontar Mister Funny Man Full Member Gender: Male Location: Binghampton, NY Posts: 1,534 Join Date: Oct 2010	Re: French Fighter Jets Open Fire in Libya as Western Military Intervention Begins Gaddafi killed American citizens in both the Berlin bombing and the Lockerbie bombing. I think we should either take him out directly with regime change or arm the protesters. This is waaaaaay overdue in my opinion. The scenario doesn't sound as bad as you would think. It's not going to be the next Iraq. For one, in this case, all we have to do is let the protesters do all the work themselves. They actually support toppling the government. Think Reagan Doctrine. With the proper tools, they can defeat a tyrant destructive to their own principles and Western principles. __________________ Get up and open your eyes...Don't ever let yourself ever fall down... Get through it and learn how to fly...I know you'll find a way...today. -Days of the New, "Dirty Road"