Random observations on 9/11

[pointman]

Originally Posted by Danzig

but, what is the point in supporting democracy, if we are then going to bitch about what party takes power in those countries? that doesn't make much sense to me.
as for the attacks on the embassies, exactly what do you feel is swift or appropriate?

I think that you missed my point. What I am saying is that Obama's lack of real support for the Arab Spring was a missed opportunity for us which could have spread in a big way and is becoming an opportunity that terrorists are seizing upon. While I hope that you are right and the vast majority of Libyan's really don't agree with global jihad, the jury is still out at this point as to who is really going to have control. Hopefully both Egypt and Libya will have democracies, but it appears that our willingness to stay out of it for the most part is allowing dictatorial factions against our interests the opportunity to grab control of the government.

The lack of support for the Iranian Arab Spring is indefensible IMO. Obama did not have Gaddafi killed, we were just one part of a coalition that provided no-fly zones which led to his killing.

Egypt is not a democracy yet, the military is still running that country, it remains to be seen if real democracy will occur there. As for swift action, those responsible must hunted down and be held accountable to send the message that violence against our embassies and diplomats will not be tolerated.