Unrest in Libya

[csermonet47]

Didn't see any posts on this so I thought I would share:

"Libya’s autocratic ruler faces the public rage after having been in power for 41 years. He was the one who had brought ‘revolution’ in Libya by overthrowing the monarchy. During his youth days, Col Muammar Qaddafi was fond of being called as a revolutionary leader. But it is perturbing to think what he has given to his people over the past four decades. Libya is a country which possesses huge oil and gas resources but has a meager population of just seven million people. The inept rulers have not been able to look after a small number of people with immense resources at their disposal. If there is unemployment among the youth and if Libya is still a backward country, then no one else by Qaddafi is to be blamed for misfortune of the Libyan nation."

http://www.spotlightofpeace.com/global-politics/unrest-in-libya-president-muammar-qaddafi-must-step-down-and-put-an-end-to-a-brutal-massacre-of-his-fellow-countrymen/

This helps put it in perspective: http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr....WqQF7RZLaO0%3D


And the headline on MSN is Justin Bieber's new haircut.

Not looking to stir things up, just thought I should let people now.

[Dj Buttchug]

what would be the outcome if a major leader did something like this in the U.S.

Its obvious it would never happen but I need opinion for a paper im writing for school

[E30Kaiser]

what would be the outcome if a major leader did something like this in the U.S.

Its obvious it would never happen but I need opinion for a paper im writing for school

If a leader did what in the U.S.? Opposed a popular uprising? Pretty sure the military would just stop the President, they don't stand to lose anything with a transition of power like the militaries of Africa and the Middle East do.

Apparently aircraft are being used as well, so I believe the US/UN/NATO should impose a no-fly zone at the very least and shoot down any Libyan military aircraft. Too bad we don't have the F-14 anymore to do such a thing, but the F-22 is more than up to the task.

[z31maniac]

The big problem is once again, what this is doing to crude prices.

Libya accounts for less than 2% of world production, yet prices for March delivery have already jumped 9%.

[mrsleeve]

Yes this instability in the region will push energy prices way way up. I guess it may finally force us to begin development of some of our own vast reserves

[CorvallisBMW]

Many of his high-up military colonels and generals have resigned, as have many of his ambassadors to other countries including the US and UN. On Saturday, 2 Libyan airforce pilots landed in Malta and asked for asylum after going AWOL on orders to bomb & straif the protesters.

If any of those rulers really deserved to be overthrown, it's this douche. Lockerbie bombing, anyone?

[joshh]

The guy looks like a rapper I always laugh at the look of that goofball.

It's amazing to see so many countries with so much money and the vast majority of their citizens are living in poverty.

I'd like to see more effort to get to the crude we can "easily" get to.

[sweet6e30]

......YO YO YO........

GOT BLING?????.....








The following HOW TO directions sums up what the peeps over there are having to do!
1.1
Know that Hulk Hogan’s Big Boot is a lot more than just a normal wrestling move. There is much more in the performance of the move than the actual leg drop itself, and it is because of this that it is also popular. ( AMERICAN TV IS VIEWED AROUND THE WORLD AND KIDS ACT OUT EVERYTHING THEY SEE )2.2
To start the Big Boot, you first must be in the spirit of Hulk Hogan. If you are dressed like him, you will have the fan’s respect, because it was the fans who led to Hogan’s success. Hogan usually dresses in a mix of red and yellow, with yellow wrestling trunks and red knee pads. (ANY CLOTHES YOU CAN GET YOUR SELF INTO WILL WORK)3.3
Start this move by “hulking up.” To hulk up, start on your knees and take every blow that is delivered to you. Whether it is punches, kicks or even chair shots, just take them all like you cannot feel pain. ( "HULKING UP" CAN ALSO MEAN BEING GATHERING IN NUMBERS, GETTING THE BALLS TO STAND UP FOR YOURSELF TO PROTEST)
4.4
Rise to your feet and begin shaking your head uncontrollably. Clench your fists and begin pumping your arms up and down as you continue to take hits to your body. ( IN THE MIDDLE OF PROTESTING MANY THINGS CAN HAPPEN)
5.5
Bug your eyes out, stare your opponent in the face and shake your head no. You may also stick out your pointer finger and wave it back and forth, signaling no. ( LYBIANS SAYING WE AINT GONNA TAKE YO SHIT ANYMORE)
6.6
Block the next punch that comes toward you. Deliver a punch of your own, followed by a few more. (PROTESTS CAN GET ROWDY)7.7
When your opponent is dazed, send him across the ropes using an Irish whip. As he comes running back toward you, deliver a big boot to his skull. He should fall face up on the mat.
tHE FINISHER....
8.8
Bounce off the ropes, and as you near your opponent, jump high into the air and place your body in a sitting position in the air.

9.9
As you start to land, drive your leg down onto your opponent’s chest or neck. You have just delivered the Hogan Leg Drop Finisher. Your opponent should now be easily pinned AND DEFEATED.

[deutschman]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5xT-Ljepz0