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Qaddafi’s Son Seif al-Islam, Said to Be Captured in Libya

Capture of Moammar Gadhafi’s son Saif 'critical': Lt.-Gen. Charles Bouchard

Gaddafi son's capture complicates struggle over cabinet

The last of the clan. Now what, I wonder?

Related:

Violence Erupts in Cairo as Egypt’s Military Cedes Political Ground

"Thousands of protesters chanting for an end to military rule battled riot police firing tear gas, rubber bullets and bird shot in Tahrir Square on Saturday as the military-led interim government appeared to soften its demands for special powers and protections in the future Egyptian constitution."

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"The military council, which seized control of the government in the name of the revolution after the ouster of Mr. Mubarak, initially pledged to turn over power to a civilian government before September. More recently it said it intended to retain its control until after the election of a parliament, ratification of a constitution and election of a president, in 2013 or beyond.

In the last two weeks, the military has explicitly sought to impose a “bill of rights” style set of ground rules for the new constitution that would also give the military a permanent right to intervene in politics and protection from civilian oversight."

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"“Down with military rule,” others chanted. “Freedom, freedom.”"

Yup. Better Chance Of Survival...

Maybe do a bit of grand standing.

Who Cares???!!

Calls for Investigation of Gadhafi's Violent Death

Live by the sword. Die by the sword.

And besides the graphics play well in the rest of the Middle East.

Ghadafi Was Hiding In A Drain Pipe?

Shades of Saddam Hussein. Makes me laugh. These lions among men. (Spit!!)

The Timing Is Perfect!

Muammar Gaddafi was weird, says 'black flower' of the White House Condoleezza Rice

RTWT The article describes several eerie, creepy encounters and behaviors exhibited by the Mad Man of Tripoli.

Bring It On ..

Kadhafi's death spurs Syrian opposition

...I'd Love To see Baby Assad come to the same end.

Who The Hell Cares!

Was Muammar Gaddafi executed in custody? UN rights office wants to know

So the Den of Dictators cares about "rights"? Where were they when the Libyan people were being denied theirs?

They're just cronies trying to protect their own asses.

Sometimes When You Wake Up...

...in the morning, you find the world has become a better place:

Palestinian envoy is asked to leave Ottawa after controversial tweet

"The Palestinian envoy to Canada has been told she’s not welcome in Ottawa after she tweeted a link to a video that the federal government deemed an offensive diatribe against Jews.

Now, Linda Sobeh Ali, the chargé d’affaires of the Palestinian delegation in Ottawa, is just one cut above persona non grata. The Canadian government called her in for a high-level dressing down, made a formal protest to the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank, and has decided to “limit communication” with her until a replacement arrives."

In the meantime, across the blue Mediterranean, Moammar Ghadafi's rule has come to an end - the same way it started.

I Spoke Too Soon

He's not dead after all.

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi's shock return rocks confidence in Libyan rebels

Oh! Is The Game Over?

UPPERDATE: There goes all hope of a dynasty.
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UPDATE: ROTFLMAO!!

"British and French imperialism will return if you don't help me."



I tell ya, this guy just could not move on. He was a one trick pony.
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Breaking: The end of Qaddafi? Update: Qaddafi shot dead? Update: Or not; Update: Qaddafi’s son captured; Update: Compound surrounded

Gaddafi tells Libyans to save Tripoli from rebels

'The offensive for Tripoli is underway': U.S.

Libyan Rebels March on Tripoli: Reports of Gaddafi's Son Captured; UPDATE!! Muammar Gaddafi Flees to Algeria!

Oh my, oh my, oh my. Deep fractures in the Arab Parallel Universe? This could be a very different planet by this time tomorrow. Chaos ahead?

The Screws Tighten

Canada expels Libyan diplomats

"Canada on Tuesday ordered Libya's diplomats to leave the country within five days and cut off their access to the embassy's bank accounts, in a bid to further isolate the regime of Moamer Kadhafi.

"These people now have five business days to vacate the embassy and leave the country," Foreign Minister Baird said in a statement.

A spokesman for Baird said four diplomats at the embassy had been declared "personae non gratae."

Canada is one of the lead nations in a NATO-led alliance that has conducted an aerial bombing campaign against the Kadhafi regime since March, when the United Nations approved action to protect civilians.

Ottawa has contributed six F-18 fighter planes and a frigate, and the NATO mission is led by a Canadian."

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"The NTC [Ed: Libyan National Transitional Council] on Tuesday officially took over the Libyan embassy in London, opening its doors as the legitimate representative of the Libyan people in Britain."

Why Is It?

...that the looniest of Middle Eastern looney-tunes waits until it's almost over to make this kind of gesture?

Qaddafi Delegation Visits Israel

And, of course, he meets with Israel's opposition leader, not with Netanyahu.

So...just exactly what message is he trying to send? There'll be peace with Israel if Israeli's elect Livni and they help the old bird survive? It's gotta be something ludicrous like that and far enough in the future that he can play cat and mouse with it; too far in the future to take seriously in any case. But this is oh so typical Qaddafi-speak.

Round-up

Next time let's just turn that country into dust and be done with it. Maybe Pakistan should get the same treatment. Speaking of which:

US Drones kill 48 militants

Except we're not too sure what the number is:

Suspected US Drone strikes kill 38 Militants in Pakistan

Drones kill 30 Waziristans

U.S. drone strikes kill 45 suspected militants in Pakistan

Okay. So take your pick.  Thirty or more fewer dickheads to deal with is a good thing. Right?

Elsewhere in the Dysfunctional Islamosphere:

Gaddafi regime 'ready for talks' on transition of power to rebels

France says Libya political solution taking shape

I'll believe it when I see it. But just in case it actually happens, I wonder who's next? Will the people in Tahrir Square get their turn?

Meanwhile, the Baathist goons in Syria are getting a good verbal beating, if nothing else, from Shillary.

"Denunciation of Assad by Hillary Clinton brought condemnation by Syrian state media. It cited "additional evidence" of "flagrant" interference by the US, which was urged to refrain from acts "provoking the Syrian people's emotions and pride"."

If the Syrian regime falls, the goons in Iran and Hezbollah will be in need of clean undergarments, probably more than once. This has very far reaching consequences.

I never thought I'd say this, but I wish Hillary were President. We might have seen much more support from Washington for the students in the streets of Tehran a couple of years ago.

Anyway, the march of history has picked up pace and shows no signs of slowing down.

Exactly!!

Criminal court gives Gadhafi little to fear

"It’s a reasonable bet that the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Luis Moreno-Ocampo, will be out of a job before the man he wants to bring to trial for crimes against humanity, Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, will be."

Far better to bomb his ass to smitherines. Then we can move on to places like Iran.

I Gotta Ask This Again...

...is Ghadafi dead yet? We haven't seen his goonish face or heard his lunatic ravings for weeks. And more recently, it's been his daughter who has appeared on TV. Maybe his sons have also gone to meet their 72 virgins. I any case, if it hasn't happened already, it sure looks like we're trying to arrange the meeting.

Air strike flattens building in Gaddafi compound

Has Anyone Actually Seen...

...Ghadafi since the bombing of his compound?? It seems everybody but him is making defiant statements to the press. This time it's his daughter:

Ghadafi Trots Out All The Old Tricks

USA TODAY writer, 3 other journalists captured in Libya

NATO says Gaddafi forces are using human shields

Uh Huh

We believe you:

Libya: Gaddafi son says minister's defection 'allowed'

Creative, but not quite creative enough.

PS: We haven't actually seen the old man for quite some time. I wonder where they've buried his body? Reminds me of the old commie regime in Russia - and China. When the President died, it would be weeks before the Soviet media would actually admit it.

Sorry Boys

#1 I don't believe you and #2, if you're anything like Saddam Hussein's sons, let's talk about offering yourselves up, along with your father.

I must admit, though, it must be fun living in the Ghadafi household right now. I would image there have been many late nights spent coming up with silly schemes to ensure your own survival, but that no one in their right mind would fall for. Still, it must be embarrassing having him for a father and I would imagine you've been wishing you could just live a normal life - well normal, for a playboy, that is. You are kinda good looking, especially you, Saadi. But, you know how it is. Looks are only skin deep.

Pssst. Why don't you off you're old man and send his body to Italy or France or Malta, or some place? This would make a great movie, or a Shakespearean play.

Okay. What's Going On?

UPDATE: Do you believe it? Libya's Qaddafi Reported To Be Seeking Exit As Battle Rages In Brega
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And where is Ghadafi all this time? Did one of those bombs land on him? The vermin seem to be scrambling in all directions.

Top Gaddafi Official In Greece For Talks

And does this - Libya: William Hague defends giving asylum to controversial minister - have anything to do with this?

British diplomatic team sent to Libya to meet with rebels

Looks to me like something big is going on behind closed doors and that, perhaps, Ghadafi is dead, or at the very least isolated and abandoned.