Saturday, December 20, 2003
Just had a friend over hanging out and was basically not paying attention to the world for a few hours and when I finally get back to the computer, what do I see, but what has to be described as some very exciting news, well compiled by Glenn at Hippercritical: BREAKING NEWS: Libya Declares Intentions To Immediately And Unconditionally Dismantle Its Bio, Chem And Nuclear Programs.
Apparently arranged between the US, Britain and Libya in secret, this is a real coup and another big positive to go with the Hussein capture, but really, if the UN didn't have a central role, I don't think we should accept - haha. Seriously, a quick reading makes it sound like a good thing for Bush, a good thing for Blair, an example of the irrelevancy of the UN (a good thing), and regardless of Libyan slipperiness, the mere fact that they came out and made such a deal with these two great Satans can only be a good thing. An Arab leader risking face like this? Astounding. Particularly this Arab leader. The Libyans have been making noise for months in this direction, but this is surprising. I doubt the President would come out in person on a Saturday night and announce it if it weren't a serious big deal. Here's to hoping my exuberance isn't irrational.
I look forward to reading the full details and analysis in the coming days.
Nighty-night!
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It IS a huga step forward in the Arab world, for sure. What I've enjoyed is hearing Iran say it had nothing to do with the war in Iraq. Oh really? It didn't worry you even a little bit that you could be attacked for having weapons? Especially when they are currently right next door?
Let's hope this ripple starts a wave and good things come of this.