So. Now that the UN has authorized a no-fly zone in Libya – which is another way of saying that we have decided to create a no-fly (and no-drive) zone in Libya, using the UN for cover – it’s being reported that the Qaddafi regime has immediately declared a cease-fire. As Glenn Reynolds put it: “Blink.”
If true: well, we should have done this a week ago. Unfortunately, we’re stuck with a President that takes forever to get to the point – and, contra Andrew Sullivan (safe link), this situation would not be “highly believable” if it were taking place under a hypothetical McCain administration. Mostly because Qaddafi wouldn’t have dared tick off the USA in the first place; Republican hawks tend to have a low opinion of him and his regime. Still, at least President Obama got to it eventually.
Sorry: I might be more effusive in my praise if the optics on this were better. And optics are important.
Moe Lane (crosspost)
Continue reading Qaddafi reminded who the weak horse is after all?