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2011-03-06 Africa North

Police clash with Gaddafi opponents in Tripoli as rebels close in on capital

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Posted by Fred 2011-03-06 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 We are a popular revolt, the rebel commander said. God will give us victory.

Ok, let me this straight. After the Friday prayers in Tripoli the crowds boiled into the streets and rioted. Now these folks are reffered to as "opponents", "demonstrators", and "protestors". However, less then 300 kilometres away there's another group also calling for the same revolution, and also, in Allah's name. But these guys openly carry weaponry so their called "rebels" and "renegade fighters". So why is it I'm not really seeing a big distinction between an opponent and a rebel.

Posted by DepotGuy 2011-03-06 16:38|| 2011-03-06 16:38|| Front Page Top

#2 Why aren't those pilots who flew to Malta flying air cover for their compatriots on the ground?

Seems to me that is the sort of support we could provide. We could arm and maintain those planes while their own pilots fly the missions.

Posted by crosspatch 2011-03-06 18:03|| 2011-03-06 18:03|| Front Page Top

#3 So why is it I'm not really seeing a big distinction between an opponent and a rebel.

"The self-declared national council established by Libyan[s] fighting to overthrow ruler Moammar Qadaffy on Saturday declared itself the sole representative of the country."

That pretty much sums up what a rebellion is.

Posted by Pappy 2011-03-06 18:03|| 2011-03-06 18:03|| Front Page Top

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