Am I too cynical in predicting his replacement will be just as bad?

The truth is we know SO LITTLE about the alternative regimes we are supporting.

WHO are the Libyan rebels and what sort of place do they want to turn Libya into? Is it an improvement on what went before?

WHO are the Egyptian rebels and what sort of place do they want to turn Egypt into? Is it an improvement on what went before?

WHO are the Tunisian rebels and what sort of place do they want to turn Tunisia into? Is it an improvement on what went before?

Are they going to be more favourable to Western interests, as the Saudis are? Ah yes, now we know what it's REALLY all about!

I hope all the regulars on this board are well. I'm sorry I can't post as often these days but rest assured I still visit here regularly.