Libya: Benghazi unrest, to Civil War, to a new government and Gaddafi's death.

[Bacon King]

Is the use of the old royal tricolor an indication that the as-Senussi line could hope to return to the throne (presumably as constitutional monarchs) or just that it is the old pre-Ghadaffi flag?

That could be an issue in itself; there are two pretenders to the throne.

[Bacon King]

I had thought that by those who care about such things, Muhammad was widely regarded as the true pretender and Idris as a scalawag and a con artist.

Aye, but given he's already announced his intentions to return to Libya, Idris could still make a ruckus of things when Gaddafi goes.

[Bacon King]

2.5 of the above down, 1 (or more) to go ...

Quadaffi is pretty cool, you have to admit.  Heck they all were.

Reminded me of this picture...

[Bacon King]

At least China and Russia weren't the usual pricks.

They do have juicy contracts resting on their votes. That can't be said about Cuba or Ecuador or Zambia.

Well, for Cuba and Ecuador, they supported Quiddafi which was a victim of NATO-American imperialism. South American socialism isn't my cup of tea.

Peru (maybe Humala won't be a Chavez stooge then?) voted in favor of the NTC.

Indeed, that's one of the things that stood out the most for me as well. Good example of how Humala is trying to be Peru's Lula now instead of its Chavez.

Also a bit surprised to see Syria voting in favor.