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5 abstentions.. wow.

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UN approves no-fly zone over Libya
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/libya_diplomacy

UNITED NATIONS – The U.N. Security Council on Thursday approved a no-fly zone over Libya and authorized “all necessary measures” to protect civilians from attacks by Moammar Gadhafi’s forces.

The action came as the Libyan leader was poised to make a final push against rebels holding out in Bengazhi, Libya’s second largest city.

The vote in the 15-member council was 10-0 with five abstentions, including Russia and China.

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“5 abstentions.. wow.”

Did we abstain?

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I'll bet the pres__ent was surprised there was no veto. Will he commit US forces into action but still go to Rio? Why, this vote could mess up his vacation.

Speaking of which, if the CR wasn't passed, would his vacation be canceled due to lack of appropriation? Too bad they didn't test those waters.