‘Fight the Dogs’: Qaddafi Makes Brief/Odd TV Statement to Prove He’s Still in Tripoli
- Posted on February 21, 2011 at 11:49pm by
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CAIRO (AP) – Deep rifts opened in Moammar Gadhafi’s regime, with Libyan government officials at home and abroad resigning, air force pilots defecting and a bloody crackdown on protest in the capital of Tripoli, where cars and buildings were burned. Gadhafi went on state TV early Tuesday to attempt to show he was still in charge.
World leaders expressed outrage Monday at the “vicious forms of repression” used against the demonstrators.
The longest serving Arab leader appeared briefly on TV to dispel rumors that he had fled. Sitting in a car in front of what appeared to be his residence and holding an umbrella out of the passenger side door, he told an interviewer that he had wanted to go to the capital’s Green Square to talk to his supporters, but the rain stopped him.
“I am here to show that I am in Tripoli and not in Venezuela. Don’t believe those misleading dog stations,” Gadhafi said, referring to the media reports that he had left the country. The video clip and comments lasted less than a minute – unusual for the mercurial leader, who is known for rambling speeches that often last hours.
Pro-Gadhafi militia drove through Tripoli with loudspeakers and told people not to leave their homes, witnesses said, as security forces sought to keep the unrest that swept eastern parts of the country – leaving the second-largest city of Benghazi in protesters’ control – from overwhelming the capital of 2 million people.
State TV said the military had “stormed the hideouts of saboteurs” and urged the public to back security forces. Protesters called for a demonstration in Tripoli‘s central Green Square and in front of Gadhafi’s residence, but witnesses in various neighborhoods described a scene of intimidation: helicopters hovering above the main seaside boulevard and pro-Gadhafi gunmen firing from moving cars and even shooting at the facades of homes to terrify the population.
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User762
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:21pmIs it just me or does old Quadfi Duck look like he thinks he’s Michael Jackson.
Report Post »Nations
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 10:52amIf we rise up and take the world by the horns, rather than kiss up to evil as Obama is doing with his silly little Soros-esque routines and Liberal agenda, then we could be in control of our destiny. One act would begin a Turn Around for our nation. But No. Obama has not moved on this highly important issue.
PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST, RESTORE OUR ECONOMY, STOP UNEMPLOYMENT…THIS IS A NO BRAINER!
Report Post »If President Obama had a brain, all of the turmoil in the world could be nullified to some degree by doing one thing. Pull out the STOPS to restoring America as the Oil Giant it could be if not for the Liberal and Progressive inclination to destroy the American Oil Industry. If we allowed exploration and amplification of the Oil Industry in this nation we would cause the Middle East to stop and think twice about allowing rebellion to destroy their jobs; cause the oil industry to start the financial burgeoning of our economy and allow employment to amplify throughout the nation. It would give us jobs. Oil is the driving force behind all of this crap that the world is currently facing. If a nation, person or a people want a change of attitude, “money flowing” always causes a change of mind. Obama could accomplish this if he would just go to the media and say He is pulling out out all the stops to whatever is holding up any amplification of America’s driving force…Energy and Oil. It is a no brainer. Wake up Obama and wake up America!
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Gonzo
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 8:22amTimes are tough for Moammar but, at least he still has his looks. :-)
Report Post »JRAGWEED
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 8:22amIt doesn’t matter that we do not import oil from Libya, the price of gas will go up big time. I thought Carter created the DOE to make us energy independent (from middle east oil)? Here we go again.
Report Post »sallyredneck
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 8:13amCheezwhiz the reminder about Joe Bidens comment seems to be one of the truthful comments which you would hear from the executive part of our gover.
Report Post »Scorchem
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 8:10amBet Momo don’t eat bacon!! Or ribs!! But he needs to.
Report Post »Axeman4
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 8:01amI thought Hillary called for calm…….
Report Post »Fina Biscotti
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 5:42amI believe it was less than two weeks ago, that the international news media was reporting on Gadhafi’s eccentricity interfering w his government duties….and was headed to being declared UNFIT for office.
Some of Gadhafi’s outfits gave him the appearance of being a Muslim version – of America’s Reverend IKE.
Report Post »mossbrain
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 3:13amWhat’s up with his complexion? Not exactly a spokesperson for skin care products is he.
Report Post »Wanderer66
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 3:04amTime to fire up the F111′s.
Report Post »barrynmooch
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 2:54amNice hat. Was that a production of Oklahoma at the end??…LOLOLOL
Report Post »Chuck U Farley
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 2:20amglennisright.com
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:13am
Sorry, Moammar….you can’t just fly away like Mary Poppins.
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Nope, gotta be British to be able fly.
Report Post »HammerOfJustice
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:51amDoesn’t he bear a strange resemblance to Elena Kagan?
Report Post »Ghandi was a Republican
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:36amWasn’t it about a year ago that obama was all buddy buddy with tis guy? Talking about his God given rights to camp out in Central park with his harem?
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:47amTrue, guess Obama got upset when Quaddafi would not accept his gift of Pelosi…
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:26amMaybe a Aegis cruiser will be in the area and doing target practice?
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:47amWith his money……..France will welcome him.
Report Post »I-HATE-THE-WORD-DISENFRANCHISE
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:39amDid all the oil plateforms leave the gulf? I hope they install live game camras in alaska so well know what the pretty little animals are doing on top of our oil reserves. Guess I better by a horse.
Report Post »etetetet
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:09amHey, it’s almost Tuesday in Madison, WI.
Report Post »I wonder if the Cowardly14 have return to perform the job they were elected to, or are they still watching MSNBC in Illinois, or porn – either way, can’t wait until they try to turn their Travel Expense Reports in – Purpose of Trip: uh, uh, uh, “We were scared because we lied to all those union people, and well, we were scared”. Yep – that will fly.
joefboschsr
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:06amBeen watching twitter on this one, if what they are saying is true….. we are all in trouble.
Report Post »etetetet
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:03amAnother country regime Do-over. A few dead, many scared, and somebody will pull the next short straw to screw up the country.
Report Post »Hungry_i
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 11:59pmHe’s toast.
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:33amYou know the navy has that new laser they have been working on…
Report Post »TOPHERnBRLA
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 11:57pmDaffy may be in Tripoli but, I am not sure what planet he is on!
Daffy looks like he and Michael Jackson shared the same plastic surgeon!
What’s up with that ?
Report Post »Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 11:56pmHe is channeling Mickeal Vick.
Report Post »cheezwhiz
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:07amNow I really really want a hot-dog
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Intellectual Honesty
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:11amIf he‘s got 48 hours left I’d be shocked, he‘ll be a welcome addition to history’s dustbin.
Report Post »cheezwhiz
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:17amWhy would he go to Venezuela ? Isn’t he welcome @ FairyKhan’s house ?
Report Post »home_of_the_brave
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:19amWhy is he stoking the fires? What does he hope to accomplish with that? There should be no question left regarding how he feels about his own people.
Report Post »JoeAmerica
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:21amWe‘ve been trying to take this guy out since the 80’s .. Who would have known the Middle East would be transformed in a Democratic way by the people who ACTUALLY live there, and inspired by the actions of AMERICANS who ushered in their own change with the election of B. Obama. We are witnessing a truly historic revolution in the Middle East on many levels and involving many Nations. This is the result of “true” Leadership by Americans that doesn’t contain the necessity for fire arms, mass killings, and forceful take overs by external invading forces. Bravo !!
Report Post »Robert-CA
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:24amCHEEZWHIZ
Report Post »Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:17am
Why would he go to Venezuela ? Isn’t he welcome @ FairyKhan’s house ?
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I think on this one Gordon Brown should jump in & save him after all Brown loves to save terrorists like Megrahi & Moammar .
Showtime
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:31am@CheezWhiz
Report Post »Well, I just ate a HAM sandwich!
Now enjoying hot chocolate.
Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:31am@McFinch
How is this for a toast recipe:
Predator drone spots Quaddafi….naval laser is engaged from ship…laser zaps mirror in space…laser comes back to earth…Quaddafi and his breakfast are gone…guard bends over and retrieves now toasted bread for his breakfast…
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:34am@Intellectual Honesty
Report Post »Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:11am
If he‘s got 48 hours left I’d be shocked, he‘ll be a welcome addition to history’s dustbin.
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Didn’t somebody just asked for an able-bodied soldier to kill him?
cheezwhiz
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:41am@ Robert-CA
Report Post »Q-daffy paid err…er awarded so much money to the FairyKhan
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Gaddafi_International_Prize_for_Human_Rights
BTW whatever happened to all that money the US State dept gave to Q-daffy ?
http://gatewaypundit.rightnetwork.com/2009/09/obama-gives-400-k-to-gaddafi-charity/
Cemoto78
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:50amTake your tent and move on to some other country you hack, Qadaffodil.
Report Post »cheezwhiz
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:51am@ Showtime
Report Post »What happens to BP when Q-daffy is out ?
Who‘ll save BP’s assets in Libya then ?
Maybe Beyonce should help out by holding a private concert for the Q-daffy sons , so that the BP assests are safe there
Koolaiders
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:07amIs he Beck’s 12th Imam?
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:19am@Cheezwhiz
Consider the possibility that BP may be behind the uprising or the hiring of the mercenaries that are suppose to be in the area. As someone pointed out, they ally with one of Quaddafi’s sons, and a small coup occurs, then BP has a full investment in the nation for a time…unless they are seized by the new leaders of the land.
Report Post »cheezwhiz
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 1:51amSince no one is asking, lemme ask :
Report Post »WHERE IS JOE “ BITEME” BIDEN?
The world is on fire and he is nowhere to be found. We are missing out on his pearls of wisdom . Afterall he had predicted that Obama will have to face a mucho grande international crisis ( hey so what he was off by only 1/2 years, but he was right ) and will takeover the whole world or something …
Stand up Joe, get on the TV like FDR and say something , its been a big ******* deal in the
middle- east !!
Chuck U Farley
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 2:18amI like to make lemon-aid when life serves me lemons. So on that note, I hope someone gives Abdelbaset Ali Mohammed al-Megrahi his eternal reward…and quickly.
Hey you Brits? Hows that oil deal looking about now? Did you change the nuke codes yet? Payback is a bitch isn’t it?
Report Post »TruthTalker
Posted on February 21, 2011 at 11:53pmBroker0101 predicted this would never happen months ago, amazing how wrong he is every time..
Report Post »GhostOfJefferson
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 7:43amDidn’t Michael Jackson die last year? Is this something like the Elvis sightings that still occur in grocery stores in Michigan or something?
Report Post »Stuck_in_CA
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 9:34amHow bizarre is THAT?!? He’s on the run all right.
Report Post »As with Egypt etc., its anybody‘s guess what we’ll get in his stead.
ishka4me
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 10:15amdont get the umbrella thing? mary poppins? does the umbrella confirm he is libya? just bizarre
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