Gaddafi still attacking civilians - US admiral

Joe Xuereb

Mar 23rd 2011, 00:48

And still we get ex-politicians, sorry! ex-hasbeens, ex-PL Prime Minister no less who stands up for Gaddafi. And another Maltese stalwart, an EU Commissioner who goes by the name of John Dalli, who as much as said that the atrocities in Libya are staged.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jwt5K4KGnkk&feature=player_embedded
That said, and through observation over a long period of time not least culminating in current events, I have always seen the Libyan people are very passionate and volatile (nothing wrong with that). BUT, and this is my personal feeling, I just can not see these people having a go at a Western style democracy and making a good job of it. Playing the victim, the sympathy card is fine for a while. But there comes a time when one has to take responsibility for one's own actions and future. Not an easy undertaking after forty years of oppression. Interesting too that Gaddafi still has his supporters/henchmen/mercenaries in Libya itself never mind his blood-brothers in Malta. I wonder what's the deal? There has to be a deal. Or more simply, warped minds which abound. Such is war! When oil - no pun, it's a saying! - rises to the surface. As we say.

Andrew Paris

Mar 22nd 2011, 21:53

While I have always hated Gaddafi, I think the US admiral is feeding the propaganda machine to excuse the right to bomb. What proof do we see of this if there are no forces on the ground? Both Countries are hard to rely on when it comes to there words. I hope for the people's sake this comes to an end soon.

Jesmond Micallef

Mar 22nd 2011, 19:26

Its good to read that the American pilot of the F-15 aircraft was treated well by the Libyan people and that both pilots are safe and sound. The need to defend civilian life is present allover the world. Thats why nations have their own military hardware and resources. Whats going on in Libya reflects this. It reflects this very greatly and very deeply too, worldover.

Ms P M Graham

Mar 22nd 2011, 18:09

"One crew member was recovered by coalition forces. The other crew member was recovered by Libyan people. He was been treated with dignity and respect," he added."

Fortunately, he wasn't found by Gaddafi's lot, because we all know what would have happened.

I can almost understand anti gaddafi protests. I can't understand pro Gadafi protests. Why are they here? I also object to the green flag being flown anywhere in the World. That in itself is supporting this murderous regime.

I also can't understand the PR guy asking for a fact finding mission. Surely allowing reporters to travel freely and report accurately, (slight reservations there) would suffice.