I seem to recall that Libya's main crime in the eyes of America was that it is a Socialist governed Dictatorship, and so is run by the same devil who controlled Fidel Castro and Kruschev.
potted history of modern Libya
Actually, the thing I find most opffensive is that Tony Blair is shaking the hand of a leader who brought in Socialist changes to his country. He nationalised the banks, oil production and the runninf=g of the country. Blair, on the other hand supports invasion of sovereign states, sucks up to capitalists and has sold our country down the river.
I know which leader I have more respect for.
GTD.