Obama says U.S., allies considering possible military responses in Libya

[The Northerner]

President Obama warned Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi and his aides today that they will be held accountable for war crimes, and that the U.S. and NATO are considering possible responses that include potential military action.

"We've got NATO as we speak consulting in Brussels around a wide range of potential options, including potential military options, in response to the violence that continues to take place inside of Libya," Obama told reporters after a meeting with Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard.

Obama did not specify any of those options -- such as the much-discussed proposal to establish a no-fly zone over Libya -- but said he wanted "to send a very clear message to those who are around Col. Gadhafi."

"It is their choice to make how they operate moving forward and they will be held accountable for whatever violence continues to take place there," Obama said.

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[Democrats_win]

1. Big oil is losing money by not selling cheap Libyian oil! Big oil calls the SHOTS.

[mike_c]

4. +1

All U.S. middle east policy ultimately revolves around protecting oil corporation profits.

[Buzz Clik]

2. IF his actions rise to the level of military crimes against his people, that option should be there.

I hope -- and I trust -- that we will not take it.

[ixion]

3. ah, yes... the military solution... some things never change

:puke:

[blindpig]

5. Here we go again.

Ya know it's coming, the presentation is so predictable. But it's for the people, ya know, got nothing to do with the oil.

[Cali_Democrat]

6. Notice how quick we are to put the military option on the table when oil is at stake

I didn't see this kind of military fervor with regard to Egypt, Yemen, Tunisia etc.

Just sayin...

[frylock]

7. obama wants to hold gadhafi responsible for war crimes..

well ain't that fuckin rich.

[avebury]

8. Do as we (USA) say as we do

It is hypocritical of the US to go after leaders of other countries for war crimes, human rights violations, etc. when we are not going after the Bush Administrations war criminals/crooks!

As bad as I feel for the people of Libya I am not interested in the MSM focusing on Libya to the extent that they don't have to provide adequate coverage of what is going on in this country. We are at a crucial point in our own history and cannot take our eyes and ears off of what is taking place.