6 chapters across the catalog
US Military Training and Fulbright Program Expansion in Libya
Hillary Clinton signaled US readiness to help build a national army and police force in Libya under civilian command. She announced the resumption and doubling of the Fulbright program to bring Libyan students to the United States for training. The hosts interpret her comments about Libya's "human resources" as a plan to exploit the nation's wealth.
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.
UK Libya Policy, David Cameron, William Hague, Asset Unfreezing
British leaders David Cameron and William Hague, along with opposition leader Ed Miliband, emphasized the need to support Libya's National Transitional Council by unfreezing billions in state assets. Prime Minister Cameron claimed the revolution was won by Libyans alone, downplaying the decisive role of NATO airstrikes. Foreign Secretary Hague discussed potential "boots on the ground" for specialized missions like landmine clearance and policing.
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.
Libya Conflict, British Recognition of Rebel Council
Britain officially recognizes the Rebel National Transitional Council as the legitimate government of Libya, expelling Muammar Gaddafi's diplomats from the embassy in Knightsbridge. The move follows similar actions by the US and France, though critics note the conflict has lasted months despite initial White House claims it would take "days, not weeks."
Hillary Clinton's London Conference Press Briefing
Hillary Clinton provided a "book report" style update on her meetings at the London Conference on Libya. She discussed the Transitional National Council and the implementation of UN Resolution 1973. The hosts mock her delivery and her mention of meeting with Dr. Mahmoud Jibril, emphasizing the lack of transparency regarding the rebel leadership.
