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After Gaddafi, Libya splits into disparate militia zones
Libya's third largest city, recipient of a six-month pummelling during last year's revolution against the regime of Muammar Gaddafi, has transformed itself into what is an independent state in all but name. Libya is due to hold national elections in 10 days, but these look like they may be delayed as any sense of post-Gaddafi national unity dissipated long ago.
Misrata is divorced from the new government, which it views as secretive, dictatorial and heavy-handed, and, as a city with a long tradition of trading, is going its own way. Shops and restaurants are being fixed up, business is brisk, and there is enough traffic on the pockmarked streets to create honking traffic jams.
The most serious challenge to central authority is Benghazi, where the revolution began in February last year. Like Misrata, Benghazi held its own elections earlier this year, and like Misrata the city council is busy assuming powers for itself at the expense of central government.
Originally posted by satron
Leave it to the good ol' US of A to make things right...for their money making interests. We can't stand to let those countries take care of their selves......
It's really no wonder why the world hates us, especially the Arab world, and soon the Persian world, don't confuse them!
Expect something like this to possibly happen in Syria. Of course, don't believe everything you hear coming out of there.
Originally posted by SLAYER69
Originally posted by satron
Leave it to the good ol' US of A to make things right...for their money making interests. We can't stand to let those countries take care of their selves......
It's really no wonder why the world hates us, especially the Arab world, and soon the Persian world, don't confuse them!
First off...
In all actuality it wasn't the "good ol' US of A" that was mostly involved. It might help your argument if you bothered to do a little research on the real facts and see which countries were actually the most involved in the Libya situation. I'll toss you a few bones. The UK, France, Italy and of all countries, Canada. So before you go spewing your nonsense and pointing fingers you should really look into the facts of what you're attempting to write about.
Secondly...
I highly doubt you're an American. If you are, then all you have done is prove the stereotypical view of Americans as being ignorant of international affairs as true.
I see an agenda at work here.
Expect something like this to possibly happen in Syria. Of course, don't believe everything you hear coming out of there.
Conversely, one shouldn't believe everything written here either...edit on 10-6-2012 by SLAYER69 because: (no reason given)
Conversely, one shouldn't believe everything written here either...
Originally posted by satron
Let it be known that this guy doesn't believe that the US didn't have anything to do with Libya's fracturing.
Originally posted by SLAYER69
Just saying is all.
Also...
Originally posted by satron
Let it be known that this guy doesn't believe that the US didn't have anything to do with Libya's fracturing.
Well there is a blatant lie....
US Boots on the Ground in Libya: Hell NO!edit on 10-6-2012 by SLAYER69 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by seabag
reply to post by satron
I have a question for you…
When the good old US of A gets what it has coming (I expect you believe the US should be punished for all of the atrocities around the world) what will you do?? Will you expect all the people you distain and slander to come to your rescue? Will you flee to the utopia of your choice?
Isn’t it a bit hypocritical to bash America from the comfort of….America? How do you live with yourself for continuing to take part in American society after all of the atrocities your country has committed (according to you)?? If it’s so bad why do you stay here? Why not lead by example and flee in protest?
Leave it to the good ol' US of A to make things right...for their money making interests. We can't stand to let those countries take care of their selves.
Expect something like this to possibly happen in Syria. Of course, don't believe everything you hear coming out of there.
It's really no wonder why the world hates us, especially the Arab world, and soon the Persian world, don't confuse them!
Originally posted by seabag
reply to post by satron
I have a question for you…
When the good old US of A gets what it has coming (I expect you believe the US should be punished for all of the atrocities around the world) what will you do?? Will you expect all the people you distain and slander to come to your rescue? Will you flee to the utopia of your choice?
Isn’t it a bit hypocritical to bash America from the comfort of….America? How do you live with yourself for continuing to take part in American society after all of the atrocities your country has committed (according to you)?? If it’s so bad why do you stay here? Why not lead by example and flee in protest?
Originally posted by neo96
Why? have a crystal ball?
If so tell me the lotto numbers for the next jackpot.
Arab world?
Persian world?
Not any different than the past 60 years what is so special about that now?
Originally posted by beezzer
reply to post by satron
Golly.
Under a brutal dictatorship and the people finally have the right to choose their own leaders.
Go figure!
It doesn't take a brain surgeon to figure out what's going on. All you need is a brain? We will continue to engage the countries in the ME through subterfuge and skulduggery until another country puts it's foot down. Do I need to look into my crystal ball to say which countries those might be?
Of course there's a difference. Anyways, what was different before the last 60 years? What changed?