Everything you say in this piece is correct. Gadaffi is dead. He may have been a dictator but he was far better with Libya than what we see today. And those who destroyed are not genuinely apologet ... read full comment
Na true talk, ma bruda.
Everything you say in this piece is correct. Gadaffi is dead. He may have been a dictator but he was far better with Libya than what we see today. And those who destroyed are not genuinely apologetic - Hillary least of all.
Whatever the outcome of the US elections, the country will be worse for the rest of the world than it was before.
Sam 7 years ago
Kudos my brother... You have my out most respect... Salute
Kudos my brother... You have my out most respect... Salute
Not Nice 7 years ago
That's precisely the agenda of the American oligarchs running the show in Washington....to destabilize Africa and the Middle East in order to deter China from expanding trade in these two regions. Clearly, the US has lost its ... read full comment
That's precisely the agenda of the American oligarchs running the show in Washington....to destabilize Africa and the Middle East in order to deter China from expanding trade in these two regions. Clearly, the US has lost its "supremo" status....so they just want to destroy and plunder. Fire go burn dem!
Abra Kuma 7 years ago
When will we ever learn, oh Africa? They cannot love us more than themselves! They only want to rule us. Let us show them we love ourselves more than they can ever begin to love us. Kick her politics to the curb!
When will we ever learn, oh Africa? They cannot love us more than themselves! They only want to rule us. Let us show them we love ourselves more than they can ever begin to love us. Kick her politics to the curb!
Kwaku 7 years ago
Ah this article has touched my heart n sad US we all see to be there for everyone in the world regarding goodwill n freedom n they are rather treat to world peace, distabilising countries all along, good God help us !!!!
Ah this article has touched my heart n sad US we all see to be there for everyone in the world regarding goodwill n freedom n they are rather treat to world peace, distabilising countries all along, good God help us !!!!
kwame Nkrumah 7 years ago
Libya under Gaddafi was not entirely hellish as the world has been made to believe. The citizens did not have the luxury of voting but Gaddafi made sure they had a high standard of living to compensate for curtailed freedoms. ... read full comment
Libya under Gaddafi was not entirely hellish as the world has been made to believe. The citizens did not have the luxury of voting but Gaddafi made sure they had a high standard of living to compensate for curtailed freedoms. Was this enough? That is a moot point but the fact remains: Libya was a great place to stay under Gaddafi (provided one did not try to usurp power).
Education and medical treatment were free
Under Gaddafi, education and health care were free for all. A response to this claim by Masareef Edareeya, a Libyan citizen claimed the quality of education and health was appalling but that does nothing to the fact that it was free. No system is perfect but most are imperfect and still expensive. Gaddafi made sure his system was subsidised and even Mercy Corps attested to the fact in its Beyond Gaddafi: Libya’s Governance Context. That is more than the so-called “democratic leaders” can say for their countries.
Newlyweds received U.S $50,000 from the government
Gaddafi’s government had legislation providing for a grant to newlyweds to buy their first apartment so as to help start a family. Claims are that the process was tedious and bureaucratic to the extent that not many people bothered to follow it through but the $50,000 was there if one followed through. Again Mercy Corps confirmed Gaddafi provided housing for newlyweds. Criticising the grant on grounds of tedious processes is a vindictive trial at attacking every good Gaddafi stood for. It is a personal attack rather than an attack on policy.
Gaddafi carried out the world’s largest irrigation project
The Gaddafi regime embarked on one of modern man’s edifices of development: the Great Man-Made River Project to make water available to the whole country. As is known, Libya is in a desert region and Gaddafi’s plan to ascertain every citizen of access was the Great Man-Made River Project.
Libya had no external debt and had reserves of $150 billion most of which were frozen globally
Libya was a well-endowed state. To put this into perspective, the self-acclaimed champion of democracy and capitalism, the USA has a debt of over $18 trillion. Libya had none. Enough said.
The price of petrol was $0,14 per litre
In 2011, Staveley Head, a UK-based provider of insurance products compiled a list of countries with the lowest petrol prices in the world. China.org.cn reported the listing which put Libya at third position with its low $0,14.
Having a home was considered a human right
Gaddafi’s Green Book categorically stated, “The house is a basic need of both the individual and the family, therefore it should not be owned by others.” The Green Book was Gaddafi’s bible of political philosophy and had first been published in 1975. He vowed that he would not secure a house for his own parents until every citizen had one.
Gender equality actually a reality
Women in Libya were free to work and dress as they liked, subject to family constraints. The “dictator” did not impose any particular repressive canon on women and considering the sensitivities of the Arab community to gender roles, this was a big feat. Universal access to primary education was achieved in a relatively short space of time under Gaddafi.
The Human Development Index was better than two-thirds of the countries reported on
The Human Development Report has been published since 1990 and it is in the report that the HDI is found. The last time the report was released with Gaddafi in power, Libya was ranked 53 of 163 countries with comparable data. The HDI of Arab states was 0,641 while Libya’s was 0,760. Libya was therefore better off than most Arab States. The HDI provides a composite measure of health, education and income. Does being placed above the Arab States average mean all was rosy? By no means! It simply means there were worse countries that the Western “whistle-blowers” did not “rescue”. In 2009, Libya was reported to be on track to achieve the Millennium Development Goals by 2015.
People had enough food
This does not need to be qualified. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) confirmed that undernourishment was less than 5% with a daily calorie intake of 3144. This was one “oppressor” whose subjects had enough. With the Great Man-Made River Project, Gaddafi was securing an even brighter agricultural future to feed his nation. Pessimists can be claimed he was feeding citizens for the slaughter.
Privatization of all Libyan oil to every citizen
On 21 February 2011, Gaddafi launched a programme to privatize all Libyan oil to every citizen of Libya. This would initially provide $21,000 to every citizen from a total of $32 billion in 2011 and effectively lead to the dissolution of the ministries of health, education and others to eliminate corruption, theft of oil by foreign companies and to decentralise power.
Was Gaddafi a dictator? Yes. Did he violate the human rights of some citizens? Yes. Did he keep his dead victims in coolers as trophies of his macabre exploits? So they say! However, he also had a heart for his country and the world conveniently skips that part every time. How one man could be such a paradoxical figure is a wonder.
Abra Kuma 7 years ago
Kwame Nkrumah would be very proud of this your contribution, Soulmate!
Jah bless and protect, every time!
Kwame Nkrumah would be very proud of this your contribution, Soulmate!
Jah bless and protect, every time!
Plasma Kote 7 years ago
She is just as BAD as the husband, with ALL THE BLOOD ON THEIR HANDS
Ron Brown and Vincent Forster !!!!
She is just as BAD as the husband, with ALL THE BLOOD ON THEIR HANDS
Ron Brown and Vincent Forster !!!!
Plasma Kote 7 years ago
How and why they were killed.
How and why they were killed.
Kwabena Yeboah 7 years ago
For some reason, we Africans have a very short memory, and do not do well to understand the world's geopolitics. But if you are an American, and lost your son or daughter in Pan Am flight 103 bombing over the skies of Lockerb ... read full comment
For some reason, we Africans have a very short memory, and do not do well to understand the world's geopolitics. But if you are an American, and lost your son or daughter in Pan Am flight 103 bombing over the skies of Lockerbie, Scotland by a Lybian state sponsored terrorist bomb, killing all 243 passengers and 16 crew members on board, may be you would have an appreciation for Hillary's position.
No doubt, we Africans for some reason are predisposed to supporting hooliganism and lawlessness. Pan Am which was hitherto America's preeminent airline never recovered from this tragedy and declared bankruptcy. Who in his right mind would blame Hillary for her excitement over the overthrow of Qaddafi. I am not an American, but I was elated when that monster dictator was overthrown and killed.
Oh how Africans soon forget!!!
kweku trouble 7 years ago
How many people already died in Libya? How many are still dying in Libya and other countries because of this bad decision? You may sit in the comfort of your home and pontificate because you have not experienced first hand t ... read full comment
How many people already died in Libya? How many are still dying in Libya and other countries because of this bad decision? You may sit in the comfort of your home and pontificate because you have not experienced first hand the effects of the happenings in Libya. I live and work in a country where there is rebel activity and terrorist attacks and it's mostly as a result of the Libya situation. It's not far from Ghana. We have seen it Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast. I live it everyday. Just keep running your mouth about how good your memory is.
Kwabena Yeboah 7 years ago
All hell break loose when dictators fall. This is a fact, unless of course you were born yesterday. All hell broke loose when the You mentioned Ivory Coast, have you ever wondered why there was a civil war in that country? ... read full comment
All hell break loose when dictators fall. This is a fact, unless of course you were born yesterday. All hell broke loose when the You mentioned Ivory Coast, have you ever wondered why there was a civil war in that country? Felix Houphouet-Boigny's dictatorship resulted in civil war after his death. Ditto Burkina Faso - Blaise Campaore's grip on power is the cause of civil unrest in that country. Qaddafi was a dictator and killed many of his countrymen to keep himself in power. In the 80s he turned his country into a state of pariah sponsoring terrorists against the west.
Qaddafi fired the first salvo against America by downing Pan Am 103, killing everyone on board, and got what he deserved. Americans are not as dumb as Africans, they have the power and know how to use it. You can sit village or hut, or wherever you may be, and rasp your balls and cry out your lungs. He who sets fire gets burned. If you don't want to be burned, then don't start the fire.
Africans must quit supporting lawlessness and hooliganism. I don't understand why anyone with sound mind would support Qaddafi, unless that person is a hooligan himself.
kweku trouble 7 years ago
I was not talking about civil war, and I was careful to avoid that phrase. I am referring to terrorist activities that hit those two countries not too long ago. Those had nothing to do with Campoare or Boigny. So your point?
I was not talking about civil war, and I was careful to avoid that phrase. I am referring to terrorist activities that hit those two countries not too long ago. Those had nothing to do with Campoare or Boigny. So your point?
kweku trouble 7 years ago
If you read me well, I made no mention of civil wars. I was careful to avoid that phrase knowing very well the history behind them. I was talking about terrorist activities that hit those two countries not too long ago. Those ... read full comment
If you read me well, I made no mention of civil wars. I was careful to avoid that phrase knowing very well the history behind them. I was talking about terrorist activities that hit those two countries not too long ago. Those had nothing to do with Campoare or Boigny. So your point?
Aligator 7 years ago
The angle you take obfuscates the issue. You are assuming that those who blame Hillary and imperialism are necessarily saying Gadaffi was a holy man without faults. Nobody supports the idea of killing innocent people on a pla ... read full comment
The angle you take obfuscates the issue. You are assuming that those who blame Hillary and imperialism are necessarily saying Gadaffi was a holy man without faults. Nobody supports the idea of killing innocent people on a plane. Nobody thinks Gadaffi was an angel but Gadaffi's "badness" is no excuse for current American policy in Libya.
Kwabena Yeboah 7 years ago
Oh, no, I beg to differ, my friend. Qaddafi was the architect of his own misfortune. If a leader sets his country as a pariah state and sponsors terrorism, then I have no sympathy for that character.
Africans called him t ... read full comment
Oh, no, I beg to differ, my friend. Qaddafi was the architect of his own misfortune. If a leader sets his country as a pariah state and sponsors terrorism, then I have no sympathy for that character.
Africans called him the strongman of Libya and supported his strong stand against the west, not on principle but on impenitence. He was a ruthless dictator and his people stood against him in civil war and defeated him. What do suppose America should do?
Mark 7 years ago
Imperialist Countries don't want to see any Africa Country to Progress,and Develope,and Prosper.
Imperialist Countries don't want to see any Africa Country to Progress,and Develope,and Prosper.
Putin 7 years ago
We were witnesses to this real-time so we know the truth. but history shall be written by the perpetrators and Gadaffi will be portrayed as a monster who was dispatched for the good of mankind. We should take HisStory with a ... read full comment
We were witnesses to this real-time so we know the truth. but history shall be written by the perpetrators and Gadaffi will be portrayed as a monster who was dispatched for the good of mankind. We should take HisStory with a pinch of salt...truth is, the evil witch actually laughed at the death of someone whose gold she was stealing!
Kwabena Yeboah 7 years ago
Qaddafi was by no means a saint - he was a brutal dictator who killed thousand of his own people. Stop idolizing him for goodness sake. Yup, for goodness sake.
Qaddafi was by no means a saint - he was a brutal dictator who killed thousand of his own people. Stop idolizing him for goodness sake. Yup, for goodness sake.
kweku trouble 7 years ago
So what is left of Libya now? You think post Ghadafi Libya is better than it was? Then leave USA and go live in Tripoli. Stop arguing out of context.
So what is left of Libya now? You think post Ghadafi Libya is better than it was? Then leave USA and go live in Tripoli. Stop arguing out of context.
Kwabena Yeboah 7 years ago
Don't worry about Libya my friend. If the Hutus in Rwanda are living peacefully with their neighbours Tutsis after the genocide, then Libya will stabilize itself in the long run. If there is any blame to go around, then we sh ... read full comment
Don't worry about Libya my friend. If the Hutus in Rwanda are living peacefully with their neighbours Tutsis after the genocide, then Libya will stabilize itself in the long run. If there is any blame to go around, then we should blame the dictator, Qaddafi, because he brought this upon his people.
Apostle Mawuetornam Dugbazah 7 years ago
Now, I admit leadership is not easy when your enemies are as HYPOCRITICAL and UNRIGHTEOUS as the Western world. However, I must say that Gadaffi knew how to be a leader in the midst of wolves who preyed upon his national well ... read full comment
Now, I admit leadership is not easy when your enemies are as HYPOCRITICAL and UNRIGHTEOUS as the Western world. However, I must say that Gadaffi knew how to be a leader in the midst of wolves who preyed upon his national well-being and savvy in leadership.
Can any African leader of today really lead the way Gadaffi led? I doubt it. Thank you and God bless Ghana and Africa.
Sincerely,
Apostle Mawuetornam Dugbazah
Spiritually aware and savvy about truth in leadership
Kwabena Yeboah 7 years ago
Was Qaddafi truly good to his people? Which people? His tribesmen? Apostle, please learn the history of Libya because I respect your views on this forum.
Was Qaddafi truly good to his people? Which people? His tribesmen? Apostle, please learn the history of Libya because I respect your views on this forum.
Apostle Mawuetornam Dugbazah 7 years ago
I will take your advice. However, no leader can satisfy competing interests without offence to the mundane pursuits of kinsmen as well as other nationals. Gadaffi was human. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Apostle Mawuetornam Dug ... read full comment
I will take your advice. However, no leader can satisfy competing interests without offence to the mundane pursuits of kinsmen as well as other nationals. Gadaffi was human. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Apostle Mawuetornam Dugbazah
Truth is good for the soul
Na true talk, ma bruda.
Everything you say in this piece is correct. Gadaffi is dead. He may have been a dictator but he was far better with Libya than what we see today. And those who destroyed are not genuinely apologet ...
read full comment
Kudos my brother... You have my out most respect... Salute
That's precisely the agenda of the American oligarchs running the show in Washington....to destabilize Africa and the Middle East in order to deter China from expanding trade in these two regions. Clearly, the US has lost its ...
read full comment
When will we ever learn, oh Africa? They cannot love us more than themselves! They only want to rule us. Let us show them we love ourselves more than they can ever begin to love us. Kick her politics to the curb!
Ah this article has touched my heart n sad US we all see to be there for everyone in the world regarding goodwill n freedom n they are rather treat to world peace, distabilising countries all along, good God help us !!!!
Libya under Gaddafi was not entirely hellish as the world has been made to believe. The citizens did not have the luxury of voting but Gaddafi made sure they had a high standard of living to compensate for curtailed freedoms. ...
read full comment
Kwame Nkrumah would be very proud of this your contribution, Soulmate!
Jah bless and protect, every time!
She is just as BAD as the husband, with ALL THE BLOOD ON THEIR HANDS
Ron Brown and Vincent Forster !!!!
How and why they were killed.
For some reason, we Africans have a very short memory, and do not do well to understand the world's geopolitics. But if you are an American, and lost your son or daughter in Pan Am flight 103 bombing over the skies of Lockerb ...
read full comment
How many people already died in Libya? How many are still dying in Libya and other countries because of this bad decision? You may sit in the comfort of your home and pontificate because you have not experienced first hand t ...
read full comment
All hell break loose when dictators fall. This is a fact, unless of course you were born yesterday. All hell broke loose when the You mentioned Ivory Coast, have you ever wondered why there was a civil war in that country? ...
read full comment
I was not talking about civil war, and I was careful to avoid that phrase. I am referring to terrorist activities that hit those two countries not too long ago. Those had nothing to do with Campoare or Boigny. So your point?
If you read me well, I made no mention of civil wars. I was careful to avoid that phrase knowing very well the history behind them. I was talking about terrorist activities that hit those two countries not too long ago. Those ...
read full comment
The angle you take obfuscates the issue. You are assuming that those who blame Hillary and imperialism are necessarily saying Gadaffi was a holy man without faults. Nobody supports the idea of killing innocent people on a pla ...
read full comment
Oh, no, I beg to differ, my friend. Qaddafi was the architect of his own misfortune. If a leader sets his country as a pariah state and sponsors terrorism, then I have no sympathy for that character.
Africans called him t ...
read full comment
Imperialist Countries don't want to see any Africa Country to Progress,and Develope,and Prosper.
We were witnesses to this real-time so we know the truth. but history shall be written by the perpetrators and Gadaffi will be portrayed as a monster who was dispatched for the good of mankind. We should take HisStory with a ...
read full comment
Qaddafi was by no means a saint - he was a brutal dictator who killed thousand of his own people. Stop idolizing him for goodness sake. Yup, for goodness sake.
So what is left of Libya now? You think post Ghadafi Libya is better than it was? Then leave USA and go live in Tripoli. Stop arguing out of context.
Don't worry about Libya my friend. If the Hutus in Rwanda are living peacefully with their neighbours Tutsis after the genocide, then Libya will stabilize itself in the long run. If there is any blame to go around, then we sh ...
read full comment
Now, I admit leadership is not easy when your enemies are as HYPOCRITICAL and UNRIGHTEOUS as the Western world. However, I must say that Gadaffi knew how to be a leader in the midst of wolves who preyed upon his national well ...
read full comment
Was Qaddafi truly good to his people? Which people? His tribesmen? Apostle, please learn the history of Libya because I respect your views on this forum.
I will take your advice. However, no leader can satisfy competing interests without offence to the mundane pursuits of kinsmen as well as other nationals. Gadaffi was human. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Apostle Mawuetornam Dug ...
read full comment