Libya Declares Cease Fire After U.N. Approves Intervention

Rollo, I think President Obama was methodical and excellent in engaging the World communities, and obtaining that U.N. Resolution. I have no idea (especially our President) who would be "advised" by Ms. Palin. Unlike our former president, President Obama thinks long and hard first before taking such actions ... the people of Libya who felt no other choice but to fight and/or even give their own lives to be free of Gaddafi, did so honorably ... it is all about their country's future isn't it? I'm very proud of our President Obama and Dr. Rice and Hillary Clinton for their admirable intelligent work! Surely, it's not over until it is clear exactly what Gaddafi will do going forward or what will be done to him for the alleged killings of rebels but, witness, if you will, what a sane, diplomatic approach by our wonderful president has made possible thus far.

btw, Rollo ... many reports are that this "cease-fire" may very well be a ploy by Gaddafi that even today, after this declaration was made, the sounds of war continue ... since folks on the right are eager for military engagement by the U.S., they may eventually get their wish. The Industrial Military Complex" must be fed ... don't ya know! ;)

Explain to me, gladys, why it wouldn't have been a good idea to do this earlier, BEFORE Qadaffi had slaughtered so many civilians. Why, if it's the right thing to do, did Obama not know that? Why did he have to wait for the Arab League to call for a no-fly zone? That is without precedent, that they would call for action against another Arab nation. How is it that Obama had no opinion until he found out what the popular opinion was? If by methodical and excellent in engaging the World communities (btw, Obama did not obtain that UN resolution, it wasn't his idea) you mean that partying and golfing he did over the past few weeks, then I guess he did a bang-up job of enjoying himself while the world burned. Of course, the truth is that he didn't want to have to say anything about Qadaffi because Qadaffi is the BFF of two of Obama's BFFs, Jeremiah Wright and Louis Farrakhan.

"I do think it should have been done sooner, that Obama only ordered the fly over when he had no choice and he would look bad..." I agree with that too, gladys.

I think Lybia's Gaddafi's actions left our President "no choice" but to encourage our allies to agree to a no-fly! After all Rollo, who would pay for your go it alone war??

Indeed ... I completely agree.

Thanks for the BR gladys. Hatred makes people irrational...as I'm sure you've noticed...and nothing Obama does is ever right as far as some are concerned. George Bush was criticized strongly for what came to be called his "cowboy foreign policy" because of Iraq yet now it's apparently okay to send fighter jets to Libya *before* attempting to solve the problem with sanctions and communication. "Only fools rush in" is a pretty apt description of Palin's recommendation. Going in prematurely could have alienated the Arab League...who have the ability to shut off the majority of the world's oil and enough wealth to keep it shut off.

You're welcome spalladino, well deserved too! I continue to search for just reasoning for the "hatred" of our President ... it seems so intense, outside the usual disenchantments of policy issues! I mean, are we to completely forget that 8 years of the Bush administration's policies ushered this nation into its horrific financial situation as well as its needless, sloppy two war involvement? Surely, we ought not talk about any of those 8 failed years as we're always instructed by most here! The hatred is apparent and it is irrational!

Spalladino, thank you for another reasoned response. Yes, the "usual" suspects are always ready and willing with those sorts of take downs or the usual boy/girlcotts ... haha! And, yes I agree that "the Loon of Libya" will most probably be charged for his crimes, if he lives long enough. Much is being said about President Obama's failure to get the consent of Congress prior to what is actually being called "an act of war" ... since, a no-fly in reality is bombing, destroying military capabilities. Where are all those "Constitutional" arm-chair wingers ... I wonder?

Hi there fitriadi! Yes, I'm always mindful of the conflict between Palestinians and Israel ... I think that for far too long, the politicans on both sides, whose charge should be in the best interest of the people, have failed! People everywhere just want to live in peace and prosperity for themselves and for their children ... very bad politians have denied the people that dignity. I'm very happy that President Obama has been speaking and working from the start of this uprising brought by the "people" of Libya clearly stating the people's right to protest what they consider an oppressive government. President Obama was able diplomatically to cause sanctions to effectuate against Gaddafi's government, he has frozen Gaddafi's billions in financial assets here in America, he has strengthened by this UN resolution an arms embargo against Gaddaffi's government and has continuously demanded that Gaddafi stop his violent attacks against the people of Libya. President Obama is "smart" and, given "good" advice from his military commanders and the American State Dept., he has formed a broad international coalition, even respectfully gaining the Arab League's support. The International community now joins together to stop Moammar Gaddafi ... this in my opinion is just!