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G8 members have called for the resignation of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, while saying they could provide up to $40 billion in aid to Arab nations trying to establish democracies.
Originally posted by stygmartyrZA
Which divine power protocol gives the G8 leaders the right to decide the fate of other countries?
they are NOT the police of the world.
If Gadhafi really was attacking his own people, after being their leader for so many years (which I find doubtful) then give aid to those people being attacked, and provide refuge. Don't declare war on them.
When in the history of the world has a sincere humanitarian war been declared?
Feel free to correct me if I am wrong.
Originally posted by traditionaldrummer
If Gadhafi goes as Mubarak has and the "democratic vote" leads to radical Muslim heads of state in those countries, we're going to be looking at a massive and frightening new Islamic power structure in the Mediterranean.
Originally posted by DaddyBare
reply to post by spoonbender
I really doubt the G8 would inject US dollars..
Originally posted by traditionaldrummer
If Gadhafi goes as Mubarak has and the "democratic vote" leads to radical Muslim heads of state in those countries, we're going to be looking at a massive and frightening new Islamic power structure in the Mediterranean.
Originally posted by teapot
Question is, are G8 members so naive as to believe the 'democratic vote' will automatically instal pro-western regimes or are they fully aware the choices available will be between theocratic or secular governance?
Originally posted by traditionaldrummer
Originally posted by teapot
Question is, are G8 members so naive as to believe the 'democratic vote' will automatically instal pro-western regimes or are they fully aware the choices available will be between theocratic or secular governance?
I personally don't believe there will be any actual choice. Here's the conspiracy part of my brain at work:
I think there will be one election and one only, after the Muslim Brotherhood (or whatever pro-theocratic faction) engages in a massive campaign and voter drive.
If the muslims take both Egypt and Libya, we're looking at a humongous geographical area under Islamic control, including control of the Suez Canal. And we're helping to make it happen under the premise of "humanitarianism".
Was this the reason Hillary called all the ambassadors together a few months back? Dunno, but the power structure of the world is about to change bigtime.
Originally posted by teapot
Yes, I think pending, planned all out war with Islam was one of the items on Hilary's meeting agenda and I completely agree about changing power structures.