'U.S. Troops Could Go To Libya': Army General Who Led American Forces Opens The Door For Ground Deployment -- The Daily Mail
The United States may consider sending troops into Libya to aid rebel forces, according to the general who led the military mission until NATO took over.
Army General Carter Ham added the Libyan operation was largely stalemated now and was more likely to remain that way since America has transferred control to NATO.
The comments are the strongest indication yet that the U.S. army's top brass are considering the possible use of American ground troops to oust Colonel Gaddafi from the country.
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More News On U.S. Troops (Maybe) Being Deployed To Libya
Gen.: U.S. troops not ideal, but may be considered in Libya -- CBS News
General says US may consider sending troops into Libya as part of any international force -- Canadian Press/AP
U.S. Faces a Libya Stalemate, What are its Options? -- Tony Karon, Time
General Ham: Actually, we'll 'consider' U.S. boots on the ground in Libya -- Thomas Rick, Foreign Policy
My Comment: I am sure that these comments were first cleared by the White House. What is my take .... they are testing the waters to see what would be the reaction from the American public if the U.S. decides to commit troops on the ground to Libya. Unfortunately .... opposition to such a move has been mute or minimal at best.