The Shores of Tripoli

U.S.M.C. Officers' Mamaluke Sword

USA today (probably proudly) proclaimed:

For better or worse, the United States and its allies have joined the fight in Libya, where a determined but disorganized rebel force is battling against a tenacious dictator who has vowed to drag America and its allies into a "long war."

I don't want to seem odd or unpatriotic but ... why?  For what purpose?  Barry the Pretender, grabbing at any excuse he can, said "We are not going to use force to go beyond a well-defined goal — specifically, the protection of civilians in Libya."  Pardon me, but that's the same reason given by Theodore Roosevelt for sending the Marines there during his administration.  In fact, it was during that time that Marine Lieut. O'Bannon was presented with the Mamaluke sword by a high-ranking Arab.  My own Mamaluke is sitting in a closet.   So far, we've sent the Libyans cruise missiles... but what about the Marines of today?

At least one source relates that 2,200 of them are embarking out of New Bern, NC for Lybia.  So much for no boots on the ground.  That kind of force is roughly about the size of a Regimental Landing Team (or whatever the Corps is calling it these days).  Any way you cut it, 2,200 Marines are capable of extensive property damage as well as increased mortality rates among the local population.

One thing this state of affairs proves about Barry the Pretender: he is a liar.  Starting new wars in the Middle East is just another proof in a long list of proofs of violated campaign promises.

Deo Vindice