Posted on 02/25/2011 11:46:58 AM PST by ColdOne
WASHINGTON -- The United States moved closer Friday to imposing new sanctions on Muammar al-Qaddafi's regime after hundreds of Americans were evacuated from Libya. Washington considered closing its embassy in Tripoli as fresh violence rocked the country, sources told The Associated Press.
The Obama administration could impose travel bans, freeze assets and take other steps against Qaddafi loyalists as early as Friday, officials said. They said closing the embassy also was an option, though the announcement of any punitive steps depended on the safety of Americans and other foreigners remaining in the Arab country.
Officials spoke on condition of anonymity because of the extreme sensitivity of the situation, as protests against Qaddafi's 42-year rule have become an armed insurrection. The U.S. is urging Americans to leave if they can.
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Great, by the time they’re imposed Libya will have a new government with no ties to the US.
The press briefing is awful, is anyone listening to Carney explain what their doing. Its sad
Carney is on now - He can barely complete a full sentence. He represents Obama well, however. Robert Gibbs is a genius compared to this guy. Embarassing!
You mean, he’s not sending a strongly worded letter first?
What a putz!
LOL, Ooooh sanctions!!!
If you can’t get along, I’m not taking you for ice cream!
Wow two steps behind. Libya has already announced they intend to halt oil production. Who’s sanctioning who?
*yawn*
A pointless, empty, untimely and symbolic gesture that will fool no one other than Chris Matthews into believing Obama has any relevance anywhere in the world. He is an unfunny joke.
“Double secret probation. And you can no longer call me ‘Obama, my son.’”
Moammar Gadhafi won't be effected a bit.
Seriously they are going to have a meeting on Monday. REALLY Monday. Gaddafi is scared now
Im Sick
What are they gonna sanction them on? Sand?
Libya doesn’t make ANYTHING. All it ever does is pump and export oil.
Sanctions never work.
How about a J-DAM in Mo’s bedroom or shower?
I don't think Zero is ever sober.
Imposing a travel ban-—are you friggin kidding me?
Who thought that up?
One sternly worded letter coming up!
0bama’s press sec is on now stammering about being focused on peaceful reactions to peaceful protests...while a massacre is going on in Libya. Unbelievably lame.
Now they’re asking if 0bama will walk in the WI picket line...
Oil for food?...........
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