[Carry_Okie]

The U.S. State Department was looking into the reports of the incident and was "in close touch with senior U.S. and Libyan officials on the ground," spokeswoman Jen Psaki said."

This is the DOS showing that they are relevant, engaged, effective, whatever. The Queen demands it. In our ubiquitously narcissist society, "me" is at the expense of we. It's every power freak for herself.

[CMB_polarization]

I guess the ransom was quickly paid and he’s been released.