I was going to write a post about the second anniversary of Lockerbie bomber al Megrahi’s release, commenting on my lack of surprise at his continued existence despite the initial prediction that he had only three months to live. Meanwhile, with the probable downfall of al Megrahi’s protector Gaddafi, the plot thickens: what will happen to al Megrahi now?
There have been calls for his release and re-imprisonment—perhaps in Scotland, which clearly doesn’t want him. On the occasion of the anniversary, Scots authorities did their predictable dance, claiming once again (as they did last year on the anniversary) that they made the right decision.
Compare and contrast—last year’s statement by Alex Salmond:
Obviously people are going to have a range of views about the rights and wrongs of the decision … all we ask people to do is to accept it was a decision that was made in good faith following the due procedures that we have under the legislation and under the tenets of Scots law.
And this year’s–same guy, sentiment:
First Minister Alex Salmond said he stood by the decision, which had been made “in good faith and in the interests of Scots justice” – adding that it was based on the best medical advice at the time.
Previously a lifelong Democrat, born in New York and living in New England, surrounded by liberals on all sides, I've found myself slowly but surely 
August 22nd, 2011 at 10:18 am
Given the historical ties of Libya to Italy, a few of these characters should be hanging from a lamp post.
August 22nd, 2011 at 3:26 pm
Tragically Obama gave a rather good speech with regards to Libya. I hope this does not develop an impression of the Obmessiah as some sort of freedom loving insightful statesman. I prefer to think of it a a broken clock being right twice a day.
Indeed I am curious whether he would have lifted a finger if not embarrassed into action by the French and Italians.
August 22nd, 2011 at 4:44 pm
As Mark Stein observed today about al Megrahi’s 2year survival after leaving with a UK prognosis of 3 months: That’s what getting out of the NHS will do for you !
August 22nd, 2011 at 5:07 pm
Obama almost missed the party with his six months of dithering. As it is it forced the rebels to retake the whole coast from east to west which produced unnecessary casualties and infrastructure destruction. No one in the MSM will point that out.
August 22nd, 2011 at 8:36 pm
Steyn !
August 22nd, 2011 at 9:20 pm
I also heard Steyn say today, “From the halls of Martha’s Vineyard to the shores of Tripoli”, which cracked me up.
August 23rd, 2011 at 10:15 pm
Somehow I disbelieve the proposition that “If you want your contracts for our Libyan oil honored, we need to have our patriot al-Megrahi released to our custody” constitutes “the best medical advice” available at the time.
Just sayin’.
August 24th, 2011 at 3:36 am
A_Nonny_Mouse 10:15pm:
Ya gotta admit, it did wonders for al Megrahi’s health.