“Sword of Islam” Gadhafi decided turning Libya into “Saudi Arabia”, in his words, would be worth it to hold onto power. His slower, duller brother, Spork al-Islam, was unavailable for comment. “Splits emerge within Gaddafi regime over alliance with Islamic fundamentalists,” by Damien McElroy for the Telegraph, August 12: Col Muammar Gaddafi’s heir apparent, Saif […]
Gadhafi Jr.: On second thought, let’s get help from the jihadists — “Libya will look like Saudi Arabia, like Iran. So what?”
Saif al-Islam (Sword of Islam) Gadhafi is a chip off the crazy old block, but the one thing he’s managed not to delude himself about is what an alliance of convenience with the jihadists by any party threatens to produce if it prevails. “Gaddafi seeks Islamist allies, rebels nab fuel tanker,” by Robert Birsel for […]
“Islamists,” and former allies, suspected in assassination of Libyan rebel chief
It is this alliance of rebels that we’re banking on to usher in a democratic civil society in Libya. “Islamists suspected over Libyan rebel death,” by Rania El Gamal for Reuters, July 29: (Reuters) – Libyan rebels say the gunmen who shot dead their military chief were members of an Islamist-linked militia that is allied […]
“New route of weapons smuggled from Libya” to Hamas in Gaza
Could the Obama-backed al-Qaeda government have anything to do with this? “Israel won’t apologize for Turkish flotilla deaths,” by Amy Teibel for the Associated Press, July 21 (thanks to Pamela Geller): JERUSALEM (AP) “” Israel will not apologize for killing nine Turkish activists aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla last year, an Israeli Cabinet minister said Thursday, […]
Al-Qaeda members part of new Libyan government recognized by U.S.
But they say they’ve renounced al-Qaeda, so all is well. They couldn’t be lying, of course. And if they’ve renounced al-Qaeda, that must mean they’re moderate, right? That must mean they’ve renounced jihad, and Islamic supremacism, and the oppression of women, and dhimmitude, and the denial of the freedom of speech and the freedom of […]
Gadhafi calls for global jihad as NATO bombs Libyan civilians
Unfortunately for him, however, it looks as if the global jihad has already opted to replace his regime. “Gadhafi calls for ‘global jihad’ as NATO bombs Libyan civilians,” from the International Business Times, June 19: The news first broke from the Libyan government itself, early Sunday, with NATO confirming the mistaken strike one hour later. […]
Al Qaeda exploiting Libyan conflict to get weapons and smuggle them into other countries
And we’re helping. “Tunisia arrests al Qaeda suspects carrying bombs,” from Reuters, May 15: TUNIS | Sun May 15, 2011 7:34am EDT (Reuters) – Tunisian security forces have arrested two people suspected of being members of al Qaeda near the Libyan border who were carrying an explosives belt and several bombs, a security source told […]
“The gates of jihad are open in Libya!”
Democracy on the march. The jihadis are engaging in more wishful thinking than reality, says Meleagrou-Hitchens. But it is an open question right now as to which one is indulging in more wishful thinking: al-Qaeda or Meleagrou-Hitchens. “Libya ripe for jihad’s rallying cries,” by Sally Neighbour for The Australian, April 26: AS the military and […]
John McCain visits Libya, says rebels are his “heroes”
Proving that dhimmi cluelessness is bipartisan. He shows no indication of knowing the reasons why I have argued that aiding the Libyan rebels aids the global jihad. “McCain Lauds Anti-Qaddafi Forces During Libya Visit,” from Associated Press, April 22 (thanks to Mackie): BENGHAZI, Libya — U.S. Sen. John McCain, one of the strongest proponents in […]
Obama to give Libyan rebels $25 million in aid
Aiding the jihad. “Obama To Give Libyan Rebels $25 Mln In Aid, But No Weapons,” from AGI, April 20 (thanks to C. Cantoni): (AGI) Washington – Obama plans to provide Libya’s rebels with up to $25 million’s worth of aid, but not weapons. The U.S. President plans to provide the Libyan rebels in Benghazi with […]