Why do I think the Libyan rebels aren't comforted...

SARKOZY FILLS LEADERSHIP VOID ON LIBYA 
France formally recognises Libyan rebels' authority

France became the first country to formally recognize the rebels’ newly created Interim Governing Council, saying it planned to exchange ambassadors after President Nicolas Sarkozy met with two representatives of the group based in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi.

Way to lead Obama!  Of course, when you believe you were elected to manage the decline of the U.S., you probably feel you are showing leadership when you abdicate your role as "leader of the [formerly] free world"....

It's a sad, sad day....