the speed of events

The sheer absurdity of Western nations scheduling meetings to consider targeted sanctions against Qaddafi. Do they really think this is going to last long enough for that to matter? It’s military assistance for the protestors or nothing, and I could probably live with either option, depending on how the upside and downside of both is measured.

ShababLibya tweets: BREAKING: Reports of a split between members of the Khamis Brigade [elite unit commanded by one of Col Gaddafi’s sons], when confirmed this should signal the end of the tyrant #Libya #Feb17″

Yes, the tipping point will come when the elite forces, much like the Egyptian Army, decides the leader is the wrong horse to back, and throw him overboard.