The U.N. Security Council has voted yes on a resolution to impose a no-fly zone in Libya, and said, “all necessary means can be used to protect citizens.”
The vote was 10-0, with 5 countries abstaining. The resolution was drawn up by Britain, France, and Lebanon, with strong input from the U.S. The countries abstaining being Russia, China, Brazil, India, and Germany.
What is most important about this vote, is that the U.N. has not only agreed on a no-fly zone in Libya, they have also agreed that all necessary means can be used to protect citizens.
According to RussiaToday, this includes the use of air strikes on Libyan tanks, and heavy artillery.
Agence France-Presse is reporting that as early as tonight, France, Britain, Qatar, and UAE could begin strikes on Gaddafi forces.
Constitutionalist Ron Paul responded to the U.N.’s decision today saying, “This is not our fight” … “This is simply none of our business” … “We don’t have the money for more military interventions overseas.”
He goes on to say, “It would constitute an act of war against Libya. The no fly-zone “will require troops to engage in combat against the Libyan Air Force, as well as anti-aircraft systems.”
He brings up an interesting point about the decision to use “all necessary means,” asking, “Does this mean a nuclear strike is on the table? Answering himself, “Apparently so.”
Ron Paul will be introducing a resolution in Congress this week, to ensure that Congress decides when or when not to go to war, according to the Constitution, NOT the President.
Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA) has done an analysis of how much the Libya no-fly zone will cost, examining various scenarios.
The armourers, bankers and their dealers are quite pleased.
The US, according to reports by the Associated Press, has bombed targets in Libya. Obama said, “We cannot stand idly by when a tyrant tells his people there will be no mercy.”
Where is the mercy for others in the world ruled by tyrants, like Palestine. The US has turned a blind eye to the violence against civilians in Palestine forever, only making a token sign of caring to make the world think they care.
Obama also said, “Our consensus was strong, and our resolve is clear. The people of Libya must be protected, and in the absence of an immediate end to the violence against civilians our coalition is prepared to act, and to act with urgency”. Who will protect Americans from oppression by our own government? So far the feds run over people using the (un)Patriot Act to quell dissension. We Americans are threatened on a daily basis yet is is hidden under the color of law.
The UN and Obama clearly are working toward an agenda to control the Middle East by conquering anyone of the number of Israels enemies. Ron Paul said a “no-fly zone” was an act of war which Obama apparently wants.
The last line of the article reads-
“The U.S. intended to limit its involvement — at least in the initial stages — to helping protect French and other air missions by taking out Libyan air defenses, but depending on the response could launch additional attacks in support of allied forces, a U.S. official said. Both officials spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of military operations.”
What will be the catalyst used to force the US into full blown occupation. One thing for sure once the US moves in, they are there for the long haul.
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