Libya

This is what I like to see in the world.  People taking down their own government instead of us having to take it down for them--oh wait, we provided the air support, intelligence, and some indigenous forces training via special operations units.  Ok, well it wasn't perfect, but this is better than invading a country to take down the government.  Foreign Policy has a good set of pictures to view here, and Daniel Drezner looks at winners and losers here.  I don't know that I agree with all his choices of winners or all his choices of losers, but Q (or is it G) is now out of power, though not yet captured or out of Libya.

I am remembering the Clinton administration trying to sell us on Q (or G) having become a better world citizen. Everyone with an ounce of brain power knew that was silly.  And now, Obama can add this one to his list of credits as well, that we supported the winning side (or so it looks for the moment) of the fight for control of government in Libya. 

Next important question, just because the rebels removed Q (or G) does this mean we will see democracy in Libya?  On that point, I remain skeptical.  Disliking the government or JIC (Jerk in Charge) has not created democracy in Egypt or Tunisia.  It might, but it has not happened yet.  So, give it time and let us see what happens.