400 US Marines in Greece for Libya deployment

Melissa Huffman

Mar 4th 2011, 19:34

Concerning military involvement in Libya, for now, it is my opinion that the U.S. government is doing the best that it can given the circumstances. And I applaud them. The way and speed that it has moved its military is admirable. I hope it goes without saying that IF this were to happen in another country, where there are no oil investments, I do expect the U.S. to respond just as quickly (if asked)--for the sake of the people in that nation. I also expect the U.S. leaders to have learned from past mistakes, such as Vietnam. Rejoice in its victories, and remember its past mistakes so they may not occur in the future.

Melissa Huffman

Mar 4th 2011, 19:23

My being here was not a matter of "luck" or "chance." I am NOT ungrateful for this opportunity. And I do take as much advantage of it as a I can. And I try to be as politically involved as I am able to, and this is one of those ways.

Melissa Huffman

Mar 4th 2011, 13:32

Bosnia is complicated, and I haven't done enough research to talk about it but I do know that ethnic nationalists in remain in control. And most of the people would vote to secede if they were allowed to do so.
It is unfair to only point out the negatives about the American government. America has done great things for the international community. But it is also unfair to only point out its victories. They have made mistakes, not everything America does is great and best. There is no "hate" in the equation. They do their best.
Since we're talking personally, I love the U.S.--it is a wonderful country, full of opportunities. And I feel privileged to live here. It has a great military but it is not lead by the most intelligent human beings. Those 400 US Marines weren't supposed to be deployed for at least another 6 months. They just came back from a 7 month deployment in Afghanistan. They have barely any time to spend with their families.
U.N. & Kofi Annan ≠ U.S. military intervention.

James Mifsud

Mar 3rd 2011, 23:20

why is everyone hating the Americans. I am Maltese American! I love America and Malta, and some people in my family have served in the US military (my dad's cousin fought in Vietnam for the US army. My dad's uncle fought in World War 2 for the US army), and I'm very proud of them, In fact I myself would like to join the Military. I don't like seeing hate against america especially when it comes from people of same heritage as me. Why hate the americans? They helped defeat the Nazis and put an end to World War 2, if it wasn't for the americans most if not all of europe would have been under the control of either the Nazis or the Communists. And I agree with j.camenzuli.

Melissa Huffman

Mar 3rd 2011, 22:07

My point is not to discredit the U.S. military; however, its leaders have made some deplorable choices in the past. It is of no wonder, whatsoever, that so many people have a certain mistrust for American troops.
Yes, the U.S. military is very well trained, especially Marines (that is biased and purely my opinion).

Melissa Huffman

Mar 3rd 2011, 22:05

Ironic how those in support of a probable military movement mention the American victory in WWII but forget about the decade and a half of failure spent in Vietnam.
Ironic how so many forget about all the genocide in other parts of the world, such as Darfur? Thus far, I have not heard about any military support from the U.S. to Darfur. Or any other country that has ASKED for help. Over and over. What about the failure to act on behalf of the U.S. in Rwanda?! The MILLIONS of lives lost to its government? As far as I can understand, Libyans have not ASKED for the military aid of Americans.
But, since America is invested in countries as Egypt and Libya for oil, NOW they care. How convenient.
Turm-OIL in Libya, anyone?

d portelli

Mar 3rd 2011, 17:56

stop this hatred against the USA. lets just thank god they are gonna be here between us and between Libya. anything they and their allies will do will be through the UN. should Gaddafi be left in power we will have much more trouble. they are discussing what to do and left all options open but here some people are talking like they already attacked.

c.cefai

Mar 3rd 2011, 17:28

The hate some people have for America has no limits; for going to the rescue to defend

people who are being massacred by a brutal dictator, such remarks of hatred are absolutely not acceptable!!

Charles DeMicoli

Mar 3rd 2011, 17:08

Paul Sammut, Joseph Cachia and other like-minded one-sided persons: I didn't see any reaction from you on the other news item - Gaddafi recruits 800 Tuaregs.

Paul Sammut

Mar 3rd 2011, 16:03

The smell of oil makes the Americans see red like a bull when he sees the Matador. The Libyans have been saying no to foreign interference and they will attack any foreigner who tries to intervene. USA stop trying to start wars in the Mediterranean because you have started too many wars and destruction in many parts of the world.

c.camilleri

Mar 3rd 2011, 15:56

These leftist, their dislike if not hated for anything American has no ends, even in such a atrocious situation.

C.A.Magri

Mar 3rd 2011, 15:27

For the commentators, if you read the other link you can clearly see that the Libyans need foreign help.
http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110303/local/gaddafi-recruits-800-tuareg-mercenaries
Regarding the black gold, yes it is true that some people set their eyes on it but here in Malta we are being effected by the problem in Libya as well, since our petrol and diesel prices were raised again. The problem in Libya is effecting everyone not only Libyans and Libyan people need our solidarity and any help anyone can offer. I pray for the issue in Libya to be solved fast as innocent people are being killed with armor ammunition. May there be peace once again and for the greedy ones to resign quickly.

j.camenzuli

Mar 3rd 2011, 15:06

If it wasn't for the USA to keep world peace by showing her might we would be ruled by dictators.

Jesmond Micallef

Mar 3rd 2011, 14:46

The USS Kearsage is an amphibious assault ship of the US Marines. At the back, one may notice a few LCAC vehicles (hovercrafts in principle) which the US Marines use in order to rapidly disembark on the shores within the territory of engagement.

Here is a youtube videos of this vehicle:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpIs6hvZD_U&feature=related

Paul Borg

Mar 3rd 2011, 14:28

Mr. Joseph Cachia, don't be so naive. Good job we always had the Americans as allies. We might be a peacefull nation , but those around us thrive on the weak. Had it not been for the Americans , we would have been scooping "you know what " for Mussolini or Hitler. The British would not have done it on there own !!!

Emmanuel Marmara'

Mar 3rd 2011, 14:23

'none welcomed, return to sender '......hope that means to gaddafi too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
he's bringing in foreighn fighters...so why not the Libyans too...and when I mean Libyans, it doesn't mean gaddafi and his butchers...amen

Evarist Saliba

Mar 3rd 2011, 13:58

To those who have reacted negatively to this news item: Have you no similar comment on the previous news item on the recruitment of Tuarteg mercenaries to be used against Libyans? Where is your neutrality or humanity?
I see one significant difference in the two news items. The Tuaregs are immediately available to be engaed in war. The Americans are on stand-by just in case they might be required.

A Zarb

Mar 3rd 2011, 13:33

Pleaase read the update on where Gaddafi is getting his killers from!
What do you call the 800 and more foreign mercenaries that Gaddafi is paying with blood money?? This makes it not Libyans fighting against themselves but fereign entities fighting against the libyans and you expect the world to just sit and watch!! please

m vella

Mar 3rd 2011, 13:22

God bless America,and welcome to the mediterranean sea. (Arms makes peace)

Raymond Sammut

Mar 3rd 2011, 13:21

The issue, here, is whether there should be a no-fly zone. No-one has the capacity to implement it except NATO. Thus far, Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov argued that no action should be taken unless civilians are attacked from aircraft. Only a few hours ago the world could see footage on the Al Jazeera site of a fighter jet dropping bombs just metres away from a small group of civilians in what was clearly a civilian location in Brega. Only through sheer luck no-one got injured.

The Libyan civilian population are saying that they can overthrow the government on their own. But at the same time they are also asking for a no-fly zone. It will be hard for NATO to strike a balance. Whatever NATO does has to be reasonable, and also acceptable to the UN Security Council (UNSC).

Emmanuel Muscayt

Mar 3rd 2011, 13:03

Amen Mr Cachia

J Brincat

Mar 3rd 2011, 13:02

To be expected.

There are many envious eyes cast on the black gold!

Joseph Cachia

Mar 3rd 2011, 12:57

none welcomed, return to sender
Europe want PEACE not warmongers
Libyan population will solve their differences themselves. Neither called nor need
foreign interferance .
Libyans are at least clever enough to forsee hypocrite hidden intentions