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2011-03-03 Africa North

Libyan desert town shakes off Qaddafi rule

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Posted by Fred 2011-03-03 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 Interesting that the Berbers have joined in the rebellion, since they are also restive on the other side of the border.

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Posted by Frozen Al 2011-03-03 11:17|| 2011-03-03 11:17|| Front Page Top

#2 The Berbers seem to be a contrary people -- they fought against the Roman emperors for a great many years over differences in Christian theology. I think it was Constantine who sent out the legions to settle the issue, but I could be wrong.

Posted by trailing wife 2011-03-03 21:30|| 2011-03-03 21:30|| Front Page Top

#3 would carpet-bombing Berbers be inappropriate, I'm thinking so, but I have a tin ear for cultural quirks?

Posted by Frank G 2011-03-03 22:00|| 2011-03-03 22:00|| Front Page Top

#4 I'm pretty sure the carpets are too expensive for that sort of thing, Frank.

Posted by Thing From Snowy Mountain 2011-03-03 22:11|| 2011-03-03 22:11|| Front Page Top

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