It is worth recalling that Gaddafi had been, since shortly after 9/11/2001, effectively an American ally, if an imperfect one, in the war on terror.
When Gaddafi realized we would go after those who harm us he “put away his toys” and “renounced terrorism.”
When Obama took office it quickly became clear we would take no action against any offense so he acte up, again.
Just how did Gaddafi “act up?”