Libya almost liberated now what?

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Branko2166 said:
@Rath

The Arab spring is a separate situation. Those uprisings were caused by poverty and very unpopular political decision making. As an example in Egypt Mubarak was viewed as not only being corrupt but a traitor working for America and Israel.

In contrast you have Libya which had one of the highest standards of living. They had millions of migrant workers and helpers. Why would a population that is comfortable want to risk it all. It is a very different situation in countries like Egypt where most people had nothing to lose.

First, about your earlier comment: Somebody has to cover the cost, true. But better that, than let Benghazi become the blood bath it would've been without the intervention. The Arab countries wouldn't help them at first (most unfortunately)...so somebody had to. They have to keep it strictly on a level of mutual respect.

Now then, about the italicized: My father's friends at work whom are Libyans have told me Libya's infrastructure is really lagging. Not that here in Saudi Arabia the infrastructure is that much better, but still.