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The U.S. State Department is sending former military personnel to Libya to track down surface-to-air missiles following the fall of Muammar Qaddafi. Despite promises that the intervention would last only "days," the conflict has reached its 209th day. The hosts note that the U.S. currently has half a million troops deployed across 150 different nations.
Reports indicate that Qaddafi's forces are effectively resisting the Transitional National Council (TNC) on the ground. The hosts predict that Western powers will soon deploy "boots on the ground" to secure oil interests. Meanwhile, the Obama administration continues to demand that Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad step down.
Libya Conflict Propaganda and Qaddafi's Masonic Bushy Thing
Media reports from Tripoli are scrutinized for potential propaganda, specifically regarding a warehouse massacre of black Africans who may have been Qaddafi's guards rather than rebels. A Sky News reporter interviews a man claiming to possess Qaddafi's "Masonic bushy thing" hat and gold chain, which the hosts suggest could be a souvenir or a staged prop. The segment questions the authenticity of English-speaking rebels and the lack of flinching during reported gunfire.
Discovery of Qaddafi's RV and Libyan Resource Management
A CNN reporter provides a detailed tour of a captured mobile home allegedly used by Muammar Qaddafi, noting functional toilets and almond snacks. The National Transitional Council's media minister, who reportedly lives in Washington, announces plans to distribute gasoline and diesel fuel to restore the water supply and electricity. The hosts mock the minister's poor English and the focus on "cooking gas" over strategic oil refinery operations.
The European Union decided to open an office in Benghazi to support the Transitional National Council in Libya. The U.S. is working with Congress to redirect seized assets from Muammar Qaddafi toward humanitarian needs. NATO continues its mission to protect civilians, which includes the bombardment of military targets in Tripoli.
UN Resolution 1973, Hillary Clinton Libya Timeline Discrepancy
Hillary Clinton claimed the international community has called on Muammar Qaddafi to end violence "time and time again" since 1970, but analysis of UN Resolution 1973 reveals it actually recalls Resolution 1970 from February 26, 2011. This indicates the "long-standing" diplomatic effort cited by the State Department had only lasted 21 days at the time of the intervention. The discussion highlights that the UN had not yet verified alleged human rights violations before authorizing military action and asset seizures.
Louis Farrakhan spoke on a Chicago radio station regarding the CIA's role in stimulating revolts to achieve regime change in nations like Iran and Libya. Farrakhan defended Muammar Qaddafi's domestic record, citing the Great Man-Made River project and the provision of housing and jobs. He warned President Obama that the dissatisfaction seen in the Middle East is reaching a boiling point within the United States among armed militias.
Nigel Farage addressed the European Parliament, criticizing President Herman Van Rompuy (referred to as Heiko Herrmann) for his previous friendly interactions with Muammar Qaddafi. Farage presented a photograph from December 2010 showing Van Rompuy and Qaddafi holding hands, highlighting the hypocrisy of the EU's sudden shift toward military intervention.
Libyan Asset Seizure, Executive Order 13566, Financial Dictatorship
President Obama announces the largest financial asset seizure in US history against the Libyan government. The hosts question the legal authority of the President to seize billions of dollars via executive order without a formal declaration of war, labeling the move a form of financial dictatorship.
