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pinboy3niner

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18. Impressive news from Benghazi, Libya...
Sat Sep 22, 2012, 03:56 AM
Sep 2012
Libyans storm militia building after giant protest in wake of attack on US consulate
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014240382


CNN: Decrying attack, protesters overtake Islamist group's HQ in Benghazi

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

• Protesters ask troops to take control of an Islamist group's HQ, a general says

"I am sorry, America... This is the real Libya," a protester in Benghazi says

• Hundreds take over the Ansar al-Sharia group's headquarters without firing a shot

• That group is tied to an attack last week that left 4 Americans dead


From Arwa Damon, CNN
updated 1:31 AM EDT, Sat September 22, 2012

Benghazi, Libya (CNN) -- Ten days after four Americans were killed in their Libyan city, hundreds marched in Benghazi and took over the headquarters of a radical Islamist group tied to the attack.

Thousands of protesters had taken to the street earlier Friday, loudly declaring that they -- and not those behind last week's deadly attack -- represent the real sentiments of the Libyan people.

"I am sorry, America," one man said. "This is the real Libya."

...


VIDEO at link:
http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/21/world/africa/libya-benghazi-counter-protest/index.html?hpt=hp_t3



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Exactly. CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2012 #1
I don't think it's necessary ohheckyeah Sep 2012 #2
You see one group of religious fanatics, you've seen 'em all. Zen Democrat Sep 2012 #3
I think he was talking about the present, not 100 years ago. demosincebirth Sep 2012 #4
I understand that completely, but t be smug because we don't do that now... WCGreen Sep 2012 #6
Who's being smug? demosincebirth Sep 2012 #21
If many "Christian" missionaries had Smilo Sep 2012 #5
good post, thanks. needed to be said. n/t Whisp Sep 2012 #7
Which Christians were killing infidels all over the world? Confusious Sep 2012 #8
Britain and France both invaded and ruled the middle east between 1800 and 1900... WCGreen Sep 2012 #9
Britian and france did not "invade the middle east" Confusious Sep 2012 #10
Obviously Slobo didn't get enough press. Not to mention current Nigeria: Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2012 #12
He meant 100 years ago, not right now. Confusious Sep 2012 #13
Don't hear shit from the Amish though. Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2012 #14
Small Amish hate crime problem in Ohio unc70 Sep 2012 #15
They found the guy guilty... WCGreen Sep 2012 #16
Beard cutting? Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2012 #17
The only difference Between Xtian and Muslim extremists is.... PossumSqueezins Sep 2012 #11
Impressive news from Benghazi, Libya... pinboy3niner Sep 2012 #18
Go to the Southern parts of this country phascismisphun Sep 2012 #19
US religious right presses anti-gay laws in Africa justiceischeap Sep 2012 #20
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