The problem we have in the West is that our media all seems gung ho. If anyone has a memory, remember the unrelenting crap uncritically spewed forth before the invasion of Iraq.
Its like being brainwashed. The powers that be want to do x, so we're fed a diet that just supports it. Just 2 weeks ago we were being told that Gadaffi had lost the plot, it was completely over for his regime, & he would be fleeing the country, whereas in actual fact, he was well on the way to crushing the revolt.
At least some well known commentators demur, & another former ambassador made the point that there was no critical mass behind the rebellion, elsewher in the Mail.
PETER HITCHENS: Why can't we just let the Libyans fight it out (...and then make friends with the winners) | Mail Online
In Europe anyone can pick up Russia Today news (I think Freeview 85 in the UK), which certainly at least gives a different perspective, including tonight:
Details of how the UN is not enforcing the resolution when it comes to the rebels. The Egyptian military has been supplying large quantities of small arms & ammunition.
Details of the scores of shot dead daily in Bahrain. (but that's OK, the US fleet has a base there!)
Details of scores of protestors summarily executed in Yemen.
Pointing out that Gaza was shelled by the Israeli military for 3 weeks, killing over a 1,000, & there was bugger all humanitarian concern then.
Details of atrocities by rebels in Libya.
Illustrating that the demands of Obama & others, far exceed the scope of the UN resolution.
Analysing the pressure bought to bear on the Arab League to majorly, but not unanimously, support the No fly zone.
Pointing out the various factions in the rebel camp include at least one known CIA financed group, & another financed by George Soros.
It's worth viewing, if only just not to believe the hype.