The air strikes failed to stop Islamist militias from
capturing Tripoli later in the week, announcing
a new breakaway regime and forcing Libya's elected government to flee to the eastern city of Tobruk. The strikes' alleged origins suggest a block of Middle Eastern countries led by the UAE are seeking to escalate their opposition to the Islamist movements that have sought to undermine the region's old order since the start of the Arab spring in 2011.
What is the point of buying all of that US equipment if you don't use it now and again? I say the more the better.
Good on 'em, too bad it didn't have the effect "on the ground" that they seemed to be hoping for.
On another note, the Arab Spring is going along swimmingly.
You aren't really free until you are free to scew up.