'Boots in Libya? 'It's prices at the pump, stupid!'

"..Despite Mr. Obama’s mission to reduce America’s role as a world leader, the United States cannot avoid the consequences of crises with global impact. The civil war in Libya has added to the general disruption in the Middle East. Oil prices are soaring, and domestic gasoline prices have risen every day since coalition military intervention began...

Gadhafi forces are fighting a bloody unconventional urban battle for the city that cannot effectively be stopped by air strikes alone. The North Atlantic Council is looking into ways to lift the siege, but absent ground forces, it’s unclear what can be done.
The key bit of jargon to watch for is the expression “unique capabilities.” The fact remains that there are some military missions that only the United States has the ability to undertake, and discussions of these “unique capabilities” can be decoded as laying the groundwork for escalation. Whether this means American boots on the ground or support for other ground forces remains to be seen, but that new phase of war is coming soon."