Is America moving to arm the Libyan opposition?

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/americas-secret-plan-to-arm-libyas-rebels-2234227.html

According to this story, not quite. Asking the Saudis is they can spare some weapons to funnel to the Libyans, in the midst of the Saudis own troubles, is not exactly a sweeping gesture. The opposition presents a complex problem: while Qadafi is quite mad and unpopular, he has also lasted four decades. Throwing our lot in with an unorganized resistance is risky and may not be what they need, especially if by choosing one faction we fracture the fragile balance of power that opposes Qadafi right now.

At this point there are probably several power centers swirling around in the resistance. Picking one for the sake of expediency could lend it gravity and credibility, which could turn out great or it could turn out in disaster. Perhaps the Saudis, who have learned a thing or two about lasting themselves, could divine which group or individual is best suited to deliver the future in Libya. Probably not, but this underlines the American quandary: how to take advantage of an opportunity we have been waiting for for four decades without becoming enmeshed in yet another war in the Middle East.