Eugene Robinson: A Mission Wrapped in Confusion

[marmar]

from truthdig:



A Mission Wrapped in Confusion


Posted on Mar 24, 2011
By Eugene Robinson


Is it just me? Am I the only one who’s utterly confused about the rationale, goals, tactics and strategy of the U.S.-led military intervention in Libya?

Thought not.

I call it a U.S.-led operation because, people, let’s be real. Without U.S. diplomatic leadership, there would have been no U.N. Security Council resolution. Without U.S. military leadership, there would have been no coordinated shock-and-awe attack to put dictator Moammar Gadhafi’s rampaging forces back on their heels. On Thursday, after days of bickering, we heard a grand announcement that NATO will take command of the operation. Don’t believe it. The United States will be functionally in charge, and thus on the hook, until this ends.

So what the hell are we doing? I realize that President Obama and his advisers have answered this question many times, but I feel it’s necessary to keep asking until the answers begin to make sense. .................(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/a_mission_wrapped_in_confusion_20110324/

[bhikkhu]

1. As long as the one's performing the mission are not confused

...and they don't seem to be confused at all. Obama as well has explained it very simply, and it seems to have gone extremely well so far.

[chill_wind]

2. K & R for the new Unwar.

War is peace.

[pscot]

3. Maybe there should be

a Nobel War Prize.