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In reply to the discussion: Caught on video: Horrifying proof that Libya's freedom fighters have turned into brutal torturers [View all]Bonobo
(29,257 posts)You want to believe that the "true Libyans" are the rebels and that the ones that were in power were not true Libyans.
THEN you want to believe that the ones among the rebels that commit atrocious violence are not "true rebels" and just "bad apples".
You want to believe that the US was correct in intervening for the "good and just people's movement" but then you admit that the US was only doing what was in their best interests. And just what were those interests and how will that affect what happens from this point on?
You could get dizzy trying to follow you.
But the point I am making is that force was used by the US and allies to get what they wanted and they have zero interest in whether it is a movement for the good. I also have no idea whether or not the rebels will institute a good, fair democratic state but I doubt it based on their behavior both before and after this.
One thing I am sure of is that if the US sees something to be gained by putting another group in power, it is worrisome. Once Western powers intervene, they will get their lump of flesh one way or another and you should know that.
It has been seen so many, many times that only a hopeful fool could believe otherwise.