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Posted by: TwiggyShip
The sad fact of the matter is, despite the fact that Gaddafi's regime was oppressive and wrong, we aren't helping the rebels because we genuinely care.
We're helping them because Libya has some of the best oil in the world right now, and we're just using the rebels as a free army that we won't be reprimanded for if damages are taken. Once the rebels have taken control of Libya our governments will put a puppet leader/government at it's head and we'll drain all their resources.
Seriously, is nothing sacred these days?
And this is why they requested SPECIFICALLY no troops on the ground when it would've ended the war three months ago. With the rebels on the ground, it's likely the chairman of their council, Mustafa Abdul Jalil will take power.
Although the western countries are benefitting from this of course. You think this is for nothing? The rebels wish to share their oil with bias, giving more to countries involved in helping them like France, Italy, Britain, etc. It's a thank you gift, frankly. Although getting the oil rigs up in operation again could take some time...
Anyway, to be honest, I'm incredibly happy this all went well. A cruel dictator was driven out of power, and for once the UN have shown their use; and while the right wing may claim the rebels want to create an Islamic dictator state, considering the fact "democracy" is in their very motto, that is very unlikely indeed.
The new Libya will probably have a rocky, poor start but maybe through time it will become great. Considering its position it could be a great centre of influence for democracy in the area.
As for Gadaffi, it would be a shame to see him crudely executed on sight like Bin Laden. He deserves Hussein's fate. It's been a good while since the UN has had a nice trail...
As for the oil issue by the way, you do realise if it were for oil, China and Russia would've got involved? Because of their support of Gaddaffi's rulership they will in fact be receiving LESS from Libya once the rebels are in power.
[Edited on 08.24.2011 2:08 PM PDT]