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Ozy_Flame · 03-17-2011, 03:59 PM

I would bet my life savings on no ground forces (especially from the U.S.) in Libya. Air strikes are one thing, but escalating with an already stretched-thin U.S. military force is diplomatic suicide. If anything, there is going to be a no-fly zone with French and/or Arab League aircraft doing any sort of strikes.

Also keep in mind that NATO does not engage if even one member is against it.

That all said, I fully expect Russia and/or China to veto this. If they don't, it will be abstentions and will probably condemn an attack of any sort, further weakening the effectiveness of the Security Council.

03-17-2011, 03:59 PM	#130
Ozy_Flame Posted the 6 millionth post! Join Date: Feb 2002 Exp:	I would bet my life savings on no ground forces (especially from the U.S.) in Libya. Air strikes are one thing, but escalating with an already stretched-thin U.S. military force is diplomatic suicide. If anything, there is going to be a no-fly zone with French and/or Arab League aircraft doing any sort of strikes. Also keep in mind that NATO does not engage if even one member is against it. That all said, I fully expect Russia and/or China to veto this. If they don't, it will be abstentions and will probably condemn an attack of any sort, further weakening the effectiveness of the Security Council.