Posted on 02/20/2011 3:45:12 PM PST by therightliveswithus
Update: In a press conference, Saif al-Islam Gaddafi tried to explain away the protests as a "plot against Libya" and "people on narcotics." He also stated that Libya falling would be "one thousand" times worse than Egypt falling. He also stated that "tomorrow" Libyans would create the Libya "we all dreamed of." If not, he continued, everyone "will pay."
In reports that are as of now unconfirmed, it is being reported that Libyan Dictator Muammar Gaddafi has left Libya. This could possibly mark an end to Gaddafi's regime, which has ruled the coutry with an iron fist for over four decades.
Protests have reached the capital of Tripoli, while various news sources are reporting that the government is "faltering." Even worse for Gaddafi, protesters now hold several cities; not streets or squares, but entire cities.
The German news site TT.com is now reporting that opposition groups in Libya are now saying that "Muammar Al-Gaddafi had to leave the country for Brazil or Venezuela." Al Jazeera refused to take on the issue straight on, but their reports suggested that Gaddafi is no longer in his country.
Doha, a news site linked with Al Jazeera, is reporting that Gaddafi has in fact fled the country.
(Excerpt) Read more at punditpress.blogspot.com ...
No, it was “Peiping”, no, wait, it’s “Peiking”, but, what the ... now it’s “Beijing”. Ooops! Wrong thread. Sorry!
That is a gut-wrenching photo. Where are these “troops” walking around with weapons and hijabs?
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