Lybian Spring and my idea for helping to boost their economy

**ducati** · 21-Oct-11, 07:41

Now, once it is safer, how about revolutionary tourism.

Is there anyone here who doesn't want to have a go at shooting a 20mm quad cannon or an F16 rocket pod from the back of a Toyota Hilux?

**theone** · 21-Oct-11, 07:52

I think the investments in their oil by British and French based companies (amongst others) will be more than enough to give them a boost.

I like your idea though.

**bekisman** · 21-Oct-11, 08:12

Originally Posted by theone

I think the investments in their oil by British and French based companies (amongst others) will be more than enough to give them a boost.

I like your idea though.

Pity about the Russians and Chinese - but they had their chance..

**oldmarine** · 22-Oct-11, 00:18

I still worry about some elements in Lybia taking over the country.

**spurtle** · 22-Oct-11, 11:36

Just to point out Lybia is a very different meaning to Libya.

**weezer 316** · 22-Oct-11, 12:09

I once heard a man who I used to work with say Libya could have been the Norway of Africa. If that doesnt make Gaddafi a war criminal then nothing does!

I suppose it still could yet be the norway of Africa if it plays its cards right

**secrets in symmetry** · 22-Oct-11, 13:25

Originally Posted by weezer 316

I once heard a man who I used to work with say Libya could have been the Norway of Africa. If that doesnt make Gaddafi a war criminal then nothing does!

I suppose it still could yet be the norway of Africa if it plays its cards right

How? Libya doesn't have fjords....

**joxville** · 22-Oct-11, 13:59

Originally Posted by secrets in symmetry

How? Libya doesn't have fjords....

With the money they'll get from oil then I'm sure they could affjiord to build some.

I'll get my coat...

**weezer 316** · 22-Oct-11, 14:43

Originally Posted by joxville

With the money they'll get from oil then I'm sure they could affjiord to build some.

I'll get my coat...

I already got your coat here waiting for you haha!

**secrets in symmetry** · 22-Oct-11, 16:02

Does anyone have Slartibartfast's phone number? I recall him being particularly proud of what he did for Norway - perhaps he'd like to have another go in the Med.

**bekisman** · 22-Oct-11, 17:16

Originally Posted by secrets in symmetry

Does anyone have Slartibartfast's phone number? I recall him being particularly proud of what he did for Norway - perhaps he'd like to have another go in the Med.

Eh? he's a fictional character silly!

**theone** · 22-Oct-11, 18:13

Originally Posted by weezer 316

I once heard a man who I used to work with say Libya could have been the Norway of Africa. If that doesnt make Gaddafi a war criminal then nothing does!

Surely it would be war crimes that would make him a war criminal.........

**oldmarine** · 22-Oct-11, 19:20

It's not over in Lybia yet. Wait until the new regine takes over and I'm certain it will get worse for the Western world including GB and the USA.

**John Little** · 22-Oct-11, 20:27

Libya is a very rich country indeed - if they can use the billions stashed away by Gadaffi.

And the new government will be very well disposed to the west.

**Rheghead** · 22-Oct-11, 20:54

The NTC should try http://www.mylostaccount.org.uk and enter Muammar Gaddafi in the search engine.

**weezer 316** · 22-Oct-11, 21:33

Originally Posted by oldmarine

It's not over in Lybia yet. Wait until the new regine takes over and I'm certain it will get worse for the Western world including GB and the USA.

Marine why does it matter about the western world? Dont you think these people deserve to decide who runs their affairs?

This us and them mentality in the west is what causes divisions in the world, not the rebels.

**oldmarine** · 23-Oct-11, 01:31

Originally Posted by weezer 316

Marine why does it matter about the western world? Dont you think these people deserve to decide who runs their affairs?

This us and them mentality in the west is what causes divisions in the world, not the rebels.

It depends on whom takes over. There are people whom are hostile to GB and the USA. If they take over this government, look for more problems ahead for all of us. If that's what you want, that's what you will get. I'm surprise that's what you want.

**secrets in symmetry** · 23-Oct-11, 13:43

Originally Posted by spurtle

Just to point out Lybia is a very different meaning to Libya.

Can you enlighten us?

I have never come across the word Lybia....

Edited to add:

I found it! Lybia

Interesting.

**oldmarine** · 24-Oct-11, 02:40

Originally Posted by oldmarine

It depends on whom takes over. There are people whom are hostile to GB and the USA. If they take over this government, look for more problems ahead for all of us. If that's what you want, that's what you will get. I'm surprise that's what you want.

What I was concerned about happened. The new leader has declared Lybia an Islamic state with Sharia law. That will make them very unfriendly with GB and the USA unless those two countries are willing to use Sharia law.

**Aaldtimer** · 24-Oct-11, 03:07

Originally Posted by oldmarine

What I was concerned about happened. The new leader has declared Lybia an Islamic state with Sharia law. That will make them very unfriendly with GB and the USA unless those two countries are willing to use Sharia law.

I don't know where you are getting your info from Oldmarine, but there is no new leader.

Democratic elections are scheduled for next June to decide the way forward for a Democratic Libya.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-15422262

Perhaps Fox News is mischief making?

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