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In reply to the discussion: Libyans storm militia building after giant protest in wake of attack on US consulate [View all]joshcryer
(62,265 posts)32. That's a rather broad brush, imo.
You could argue that, as some (more right wing) have done, about the entire Muslim society. I say give them an opportunity to enact democracy. Popular protest is what you need to help shed the violent elements as we see by this ouster of extremists from their bases in Benghazi.
Islam will take generations to normalize, it sucks, but that's how it is. Holding them down via junta or dictator will only prolong it.
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Libyans storm militia building after giant protest in wake of attack on US consulate [View all]
Faygo Kid
Sep 2012
OP
By your or my standards, Josh, most of them are Jihadi extremists, particularly in E. Libya.
leveymg
Sep 2012
#22
You must admit, facts are facts. But, the indictment here really isn't of political Islam,
leveymg
Sep 2012
#34
This is an important post - Shows the real side of a new Libya - Thanks! n/a
socialindependocrat
Sep 2012
#10
Juan Cole: ‘Free Libya’ Crowds in Benghazi rally against Militias, Drive al-Qaeda out of City
pampango
Sep 2012
#23
"People in Benghazi and all over Libya want to get these militias under control ...
pampango
Sep 2012
#30