Egypt-Inspired Protests Spread to Libya

Gerald · 02-16-11, 11:27 AM

CAIRO – Hundreds of Libyans calling for the government's ouster clashed with security forces firing rubber bullets and water cannons early Wednesday in the country's second-largest city as Egypt-inspired unrest spread to the country long ruled by Moammar Qaddafi.

The protest in Benghazi was triggered by the arrest Tuesday of a Libyan activist but quickly took on an anti-government tone, witnesses and activists said. The protest was relatively small in size, but it signaled anti-government activists have been emboldened by the recent wave of uprisings.

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/02...-spread-libya/

Note: Published February 16, 2011

Krauter · 02-16-11, 11:29 AM

About damn time.

Sailor Steve · 02-16-11, 11:35 AM

August · 02-16-11, 12:11 PM

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Egypt-inspired unrest

Poor Tunisians,

They can't get no respect!

Betonov · 02-16-11, 12:12 PM

We'll have to watch this one closely, Slovenian companies have contracts worth billions in Lybia, mostly construction

TLAM Strike · 02-16-11, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I was thinking more along the lines of:

Jimbuna · 02-16-11, 01:21 PM

Poetic justice.

krashkart · 02-16-11, 02:05 PM

Buh-bye Kuh-daffy.

Sailor Steve · 02-16-11, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

I was thinking more along the lines of:

Well, there's that too.

Rockstar · 02-16-11, 04:14 PM

This region is tuning into a greater Islamic Republic right before your eyes and all that can be said 'about time'? Talk about sheep lead to the slaughter.

August · 02-16-11, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockstar

This region is tuning into a greater Islamic Republic right before your eyes and all that can be said 'about time'? Talk about sheep lead to the slaughter.

So I gather you don't believe that those people deserve self determination?

Krauter · 02-16-11, 04:56 PM

Or that the world needs to get rid of another dictator who's too stupid to actually believe he's fooling the international community?

Rockstar · 02-16-11, 06:37 PM

I suppose by your responses you two actually believe Islam is a peaceful religion too. Just look at Iran and you can feel the love can't you? Wasn't there someone on another post who told you oh don't worry Egypt is safe from Muslim Brotherhood he boasted they would need 60% of population to back them. Did you know that there are close to 54 million Muslims out a population of some 90 million in Egypt? Go right ahead and keep thinking these are just brave young students shouting slogans for freedom and democracy.

Meanwhile back in the world of reality, Egypt's new ruling military council has appointed an Islamist judge to head the committee drawing up a new constitution.

02-16-11, 07:20 PM

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Meanwhile back in the world of reality, Egypt's new ruling military council has appointed an Islamist judge to head the committee drawing up a new constitution.

In the real world how is there as "islamist" judge still in office after 30 years of a dictator clearing out the judiciary?

Krauter · 02-16-11, 07:56 PM

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Meanwhile back in the world of reality, Egypt's new ruling military council has appointed an Islamist judge to head the committee drawing up a new constitution.

Meanwhile on how to sound like an ass hole

First off, am I not entitled to my own opinion without someone making me seem like an idiot?

Of course I know that people in power in Iran (I'm sure if they were Christians or Jews they'd still be a$$holes) are Muslim. Of course I know that Islams "cause" is to convert forcefully or peacefully, the people of the world to Islam (had that hurled at my head in another thread).

Your point?

But is it not logical to cheer these peoples in their attempts to rid themselves of a maniacal dictator?

If not then I think you need to get back to reality

Krauter

02-16-11, 11:27 AM	#1
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Egypt-Inspired Protests Spread to Libya CAIRO – Hundreds of Libyans calling for the government's ouster clashed with security forces firing rubber bullets and water cannons early Wednesday in the country's second-largest city as Egypt-inspired unrest spread to the country long ruled by Moammar Qaddafi. The protest in Benghazi was triggered by the arrest Tuesday of a Libyan activist but quickly took on an anti-government tone, witnesses and activists said. The protest was relatively small in size, but it signaled anti-government activists have been emboldened by the recent wave of uprisings. http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/02...-spread-libya/ Note: Published February 16, 2011 __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	__________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Poetic justice. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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krashkart Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,292 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	Buh-bye Kuh-daffy. __________________ sent from my fingertips using a cheap keyboard

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Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	We'll have to watch this one closely, Slovenian companies have contracts worth billions in Lybia, mostly construction

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Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	This region is tuning into a greater Islamic Republic right before your eyes and all that can be said 'about time'? Talk about sheep lead to the slaughter.

02-16-11, 06:37 PM	#13
Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I suppose by your responses you two actually believe Islam is a peaceful religion too. Just look at Iran and you can feel the love can't you? Wasn't there someone on another post who told you oh don't worry Egypt is safe from Muslim Brotherhood he boasted they would need 60% of population to back them. Did you know that there are close to 54 million Muslims out a population of some 90 million in Egypt? Go right ahead and keep thinking these are just brave young students shouting slogans for freedom and democracy. Meanwhile back in the world of reality, Egypt's new ruling military council has appointed an Islamist judge to head the committee drawing up a new constitution.