[Pesqueeb]

So.......Can we start calling it WWIII yet?

The UK, the US and France have begun attacking Libya as enforcement of the UN-mandated no-fly zone gets under way.

More than 110 missiles have been fired by the UK and US, officials at the Pentagon say.

Earlier, forces loyal to Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi attacked the rebel stronghold of Benghazi despite declaring a ceasefire a day earlier.

Western planes bombed targets in the capital, Tripoli, said the AFP news agency, quoting witnesses and state TV.

A French plane fired the first shots at 1645 GMT, destroying Libyan military vehicles, according to a military spokesman.

UK Prime Minister David Cameron has confirmed that British planes are in action over Libya.

US President Barack Obama, speaking during a visit to Brazil, said the US was taking "limited military action" as part of a "broad coalition".

"We cannot stand idly by when a tyrant tells his people there will be no mercy," he said.

He repeated that no US ground troops would take part.

Shortly after the bombing started, a Libyan official went on TV to denounce the "barbarian aggression".

'Necessary'

A British submarine has fired a number of missiles at Libyan air defence targets, the Ministry of Defence said.

Mr Cameron said that launching military action against Libya was "necessary, legal and right".

Libyan state TV reported that what it called the "crusader enemy" had bombed civilian areas of Tripoli, as well as fuel storage tanks supplying the western city of Misrata.

Sources in Tripoli told BBC Arabic that the attacks on the city had so far targeted the eastern areas of Sawani, Airport Road, and Ghasheer. These are all areas believed to host military bases.

The air strikes on Misrata targeted a military airbase, the Reuters news agency reported, quoting two residents who denied the state TV reports that fuel stores were hit.

The cruise missiles were fired from one British submarine and a number of American destroyers and subs, said a Pentagon official.

The missiles hit more than 20 air defence sites along the Mediterranean coast, said Navy Vice Adm William E Gortney.

The action came hours after Western and Arab leaders met in Paris to agree how to enforce the UN resolution, which allows "all necessary measures" to protect civilians from forces loyal to Col Gaddafi.

French planes also flew reconnaissance missions over "all Libyan territory", military sources in Paris said earlier.

In addition, Canada is sending warplanes to the region, while Italy has offered the use of its military bases. A naval blockade against Libya is also being put in place.

The international community was intervening to stop the "murderous madness" of Col Gaddafi, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said.

"In Libya, the civilian population, which is demanding nothing more than the right to choose their own destiny, is in mortal danger," he warned. "It is our duty to respond to their anguished appeal."

Shortly after the airstrikes began, Libyan state TV said a French plane had been shot down near Tripoli. However, French military officials said all their planes had returned safely.

Col Gaddafi has ruled Libya for more than 40 years. An uprising against him began last month after long-time leaders of neighbouring Tunisia and Egypt were toppled.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12796972

 

[monkeyfcuker]

British planes are in action over Libya.

The Tories have brought back the big guns!

 

[X3pilot]

WWIII, no. Oil War III, yes.

Stand by for Monday, oil speculators will be quivering like a dog trying to poop a peach pit when the bell opens.

No we are not on a humanitarian mission. We could care less about the people. That light sweet crude, on the other hand.

 

[kidwoo]

They spell words funny.

A British submarine has fired a number of missiles at Libyan air defence targets, the Ministry of Defence said.

 

[Kevin]

Dont you mean World War IV or V?

 

[MMike]

Did the french really only fire on ONE vehicle. I'm trying to give them the benefit of the doubt. But really? One?

I was listening to BBC world on NPR a few days ago. some french dude was jumping up and down saying that someone needed to show courage like Winston Churchill or de Gaule and start kicking some libyan dictator ass. I nearly swerved off the road when I heard the guy mention de Gaule......Even the BBC guy sounded surprised.....

 

[dante]

Did the french really only fire on ONE vehicle. I'm trying to give them the benefit of the doubt. But really? One?

Hey c'mon, just be happy they haven't surrendered... yet.

 

[IH8Rice]

i guess they also got antsy and jumped the gun on the "operation"

 

[stevew]

Barry finally getting his dick wet....

 

[jonKranked]

come on, how can we even take Libya seriously when they're getting whooped on by the French

 

[IH8Rice]

amazing pic

 

[Silver]

Barry finally getting his dick wet....

Pakistan says hi.

 

[MMike]

amazing pic

i bet the only reason it was published in the mainstream media was that you can see that the pilot ejected.

 

[4xBoy]

i bet the only reason it was published in the mainstream media was that you can see that the pilot ejected.

His chute deployed, the plane killed fifty and people on the ground lynched the pilot when he landed.


Well that's my guess anyways.

 

[stevew]

Pakistan says hi.

must have been asleep.....

 

[MMike]

and the Libyan troops are indeed flying aircraft they bought from France right?

 

[sanjuro]

So let me ask this:

Did Obama go into quickly? Or not quick enough?

Should America lead, follow, or get out of the way?

I listen to Maddow and Hannity, and it sounds like Obama is doing a bad job. But it doesn't seem that way to me.

 

[DaveW]

If you "listen to Maddow and Hannity" Obama just breathing is Obama doing a bad job.

Those two would criticize the way he pulls his socks on in the morning.

 

[dante]

^^^^ The best part is that the right-wing can't even agree on how to criticize Obama. One group is criticizing him for doing too little (McCain) and one group is criticizing him for doing too much (Ron Paul)... 70%+ of the American public supports the air strikes, and so it will be yet more irreverence on the part of the right-wing talk shows.

 

[KavuRider]

^^^^ The best part is that the right-wing can't even agree on how to criticize Obama. One group is criticizing him for doing too little (McCain) and one group is criticizing him for doing too much (Ron Paul)... 70%+ of the American public supports the air strikes, and so it will be yet more irreverence on the part of the right-wing talk shows.

So, business as usual?

 

[jonKranked]

So let me ask this:

Did Obama go into quickly? Or not quick enough?

Should America lead, follow, or get out of the way?

I listen to Maddow and Hannity, and it sounds like Obama is doing a bad job. But it doesn't seem that way to me.

If you "listen to Maddow and Hannity" Obama just breathing is Obama doing a bad job.

Those two would criticize the way he pulls his socks on in the morning.

^^^^ The best part is that the right-wing can't even agree on how to criticize Obama. One group is criticizing him for doing too little (McCain) and one group is criticizing him for doing too much (Ron Paul)... 70%+ of the American public supports the air strikes, and so it will be yet more irreverence on the part of the right-wing talk shows.

i find it funny they're criticizing him in the first place. Generally the right wing is all for bombing brown people