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[QUOTE=USA Today]Hours after learning of Ambassador Chris Stevens' death, the Libyan Youth Movement transformed its Facebook page into a tribute to the slain diplomat. It changed its cover photo from "Free Libya" graffiti sprayed on a Tripoli wall to a somber photo of Stevens with the tag "RIP Christopher Stevens1960-2012."
"As North America wakes up, dread washes over me. What a rough night. I'm sorry for the horrible day the world is about to face," the administrator of the Shabab Libya page wrote. "We are sorry."
As anti-American protests swept across North Africa and the Arabian Gulf, a counter-protest of apology emerged. Photos of Libyans carrying hand-lettered signs condemning the violence and expressing contrition for their countrymen appeared on Facebook. "Sorry" became the trending mantra of Libyans on Twitter.
At one counter-protest, an unidentified man carried a crude sign phonetically written in English with blue marker on lined notebook paper, "Sorry People of America this not the Pehavior of our ISLAM and Profit."
Another sign in red, white and blue read: "Chris Stevens wasa friend to all Libyans."
On Facebook, one group formed The Sorry Project, designed to collect thousands of personal, written apologies from Libyans. Its profile photo is a man holding a sign, "USA. We are sorry. We are sad."
"We Are Sorry," the group wrote on the page created Sept.11. "We would like show that as Libyans we do not support on the actions committed by these criminals. USA, we are sorry and we will say it one thousand times over. Our apologies will never be enough, but the Libyan people will always be grateful for you since you were the first to stand by us in our fight for freedom and hopefully you will continue supporting us."
One commenter, Hajer Sharief, vowed to avenge Stevens' death by rebuilding a "new civilized democratic Libya."
"We promise, we will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail," Sharief wrote. "This is the way real Libyans will pay you back Mr. Ambassador Chris Stevens."
At the ceremony Friday outside Washington to repatriate the remains of the four American victims, President Obama acknowledged Libya's internal conflict.
"I know that this awful loss, the terrible images of recent days, the pictures we're seeing again today, have caused some to question this work. And there is no doubt these are difficult days. In moments such as this -- so much anger and violence -- even the most hopeful among us must wonder," Obama said. "But amid all of the images of this week, I also think of the Libyans who took to the streets with homemade signs expressing their gratitude to an American who believed in what we could achieve together. I think of the man in Benghazi with his sign in English, a message he wanted all of us to hear that said, 'Chris Stevens was a friend to all Libyans.' "[/QUOTE]
Source: [url]http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/story/2012/09/15/libyans-express-sorrow-over-killing-of-americans/57785218/1[/url]
I am really confused on what is going on right now... some nations are pro-american while others are super against it. What the fuck is going on in this region
[QUOTE=areolop;37680604]I am really confused on what is going on right now... some nations are pro-american while others are super against it. What the fuck is going on in this region[/QUOTE]
it's almost as if the middle east isn't one united hive-mind with the exact same thoughts and beliefs
shocking i know
[QUOTE=areolop;37680604]I am really confused on what is going on right now... some nations are pro-american while others are super against it. What the fuck is going on in this region[/QUOTE]
Since Gaddafi's overthrow, Libya has been one of the most pro-USA countries in the region [url=http://www.gallup.com/poll/156539/Opinion-Briefing-Libyans-Eye-New-Relations-West.aspx]according to Gallup[/url]
Oh god okay so there [I]is[/I] a chance shit won't go entirely crazy for Americans over there
[QUOTE=areolop;37680604]I am really confused on what is going on right now... some nations are pro-american while others are super against it. What the fuck is going on in this region[/QUOTE]
The world is nowhere near as black and white as you seem to think
Sarajevo knows that feel, bro
Libyan government also had probably the strongest response out of any of the countries. Multi-agency taskforce formed to investigate; 16 arrests made so far, around 50 reportedly being monitored; shut down Benghazi's airspace briefly after intel that the attackers were going to fly out of the country; allowed US drones to patrol in Benghazi; and ordered Ansar Al-Sharia, the group believed to be responsible, to be disbanded by force if necessary
Conversely the shittiest response was Sudan, who refused to allow US marines to protect the embassy. Not surprising though considering Sudan's president is a dictator wanted by the ICC for crimes against humanity
Oh also the Grand Mufti of Libya said the attackers are cunts with a fucked up view of Islam
It's heartwarming to see such a heartbreaking event bringing people together.
I really hate people who say that the embassy attacks are an example of how Arabs are savage murderers when the aftermath of the attack is one of the most heartwarming and rare examples of empathy shown by a foreign populace I've ever seen.
This should be a moment to bring us together, not spawn more bigotry.
RIP Vile Rat
[QUOTE=Mr. Scorpio;37681105]I really hate people who say that the embassy attacks are an example of how Arabs are savage murderers when the aftermath of the attack is one of the most heartwarming and rare examples of empathy shown by a foreign populace I've ever seen.
This should be a moment to bring us together, not spawn more bigotry.[/QUOTE]
I think large parts of the Middle East are quite divided at the moment.
On one hand you have these sorts of people with a more moderate view on things (typically the youth of a country) who have grown more vocal and more influential after the Arab spring, and are making progress towards bettering their own countries and their lives, and are slowly bringing the Arab world into the 21st century.
On the other hand you have the aforementioned 'savage murderers' stomping around fighting progress and acting like spoiled toddlers in the face of criticism.
It's puzzling, but at the same time it's wonderful to see such division between generations because you know who'll win in the end.
'The meek shall inherit the earth' and all that.
[QUOTE=Mr.T;37681152]RIP Vile Rat[/QUOTE]
Anybody dumbing this should know; 'Vile Rat' was the alias of Sean Smith, a diplomat killed in the Libyan attack and an active member of the EVE Online community.
One of us basically.
Rest in peace my friend.
[QUOTE=Strike 86;37681357]Anybody dumbing this should know; 'Vile Rat' was the alias of Sean Smith, a diplomat killed in the Libyan attack and an active member of the EVE Online community.
One of us basically.[/QUOTE]
I had no idea that's what he meant. Thanks for clearing that up.
[QUOTE=Haxxer;37680920]It's heartwarming to see such a heartbreaking event bringing people together.[/QUOTE]
It usually takes a tragedy to make people come together.
[QUOTE=Strike 86;37681357]
Anybody dumbing this should know; 'Vile Rat' was the alias of Sean Smith, a diplomat killed in the Libyan attack and an active member of the EVE Online community.
One of us basically.
Rest in peace my friend.[/QUOTE]Honestly I felt bad enough knowing that a bunch of people died over something completely senseless, but when I read [URL="http://themittani.com/news/rip-vile-rat"]this[/URL] about Vile Rat it broke my heart.
Glad to know not everyone over there is throwing a shit fit. :)
There's so much drama on YouTube right now.
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Fuckin pussies
it's all a set up.
I know this is supposed to be serious and all, but dayum girl.
[QUOTE=A B.A. Survivor;37682475]I know this is supposed to be serious and all, but dayum girl.[/QUOTE]
What are you doing?
[quote]At one counter-protest, an unidentified man carried a crude sign phonetically written in English with blue marker on lined notebook paper, "Sorry People of America this not the Pehavior of our ISLAM and Profit."[/quote]
Gives me hope.
Hopefully this is taken into consideration when determining how and when to aid in other revolutions.
One upheaval is obviously never going to be identical to another, but analyzing one that results in the population holding pro American rallies following the death of one of our ambassadors seems like it still might be a good idea.
I hope that we can continue to do right by them.
[QUOTE=GunFox;37683270]Hopefully this is taken into consideration when determining how and when to aid in other revolutions.
One upheaval is obviously never going to be identical to another, but analyzing one that results in the population holding pro American rallies following the death of one of our ambassadors seems like it still might be a good idea.
I hope that we can continue to do right by them.[/QUOTE]
This sounds "bleeding heart", but I really [B]REALLY[/B] hope that Libya becomes a very good ally in the future and that they prosper.
It's cool Libya, we forgive you.
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