[Bagor]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

I wonder how much many Western Capitalist countries really want lasting democracy in that part of the world. Our lifestyles, quality of life and security depend on favourable dealings with leaders in that part of the world. It is usually easier to appeal to one person with absolute power, either through force or persuasion (ie. "aid"), than it is to appeal to a government that has to bow to the whim of the people.

I know most of us truely want what is best for Libyans, Egyptians, Bahrainians, etc..., but I bet many of our leaders are saying; "Oh snap!", behind the scenes.

Case in point ... the Lockerbie bomber release. The biggest mass murderer in British history is released on "compassionate" grounds.

The British Ambassador expressed relief that Megrahi likely would be returned to Libya under the compassionate release program. He noted that a refusal of Megrahi's request could have had disastrous implications for British interests in Libya. "They could have cut us off at the knees,

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/us-e...cuments/220992

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worl...ie-bomber.html