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Added: Tuesday, 1 September, 2009, 13:52 GMT 14:52 UK

Thanks to the colnel for helping Uncle Charles destroy our country and that of the whole sub region.The reason why he is not spending some times in the Hague is that Uncle Sam and the British bull are all in the deal,evidence by the recent release of the infamous bomber.WISH YOU 40 MORE YEARS AND MORE MISSION FOR OIL DEALS . SAY HI TO UNCLE MOGABE AS YOU CELLEBRATE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Trokon Bloji, Monrovia

Added: Tuesday, 1 September, 2009, 13:36 GMT 14:36 UK

When I was younger, I loved the thought of a focused individual who had the interest of his country at heart. Getting rid of corruption, bureaucracy, and laxity in the system, etc. I admired Col Gaddafi, for his Revolution ideology and the way he stood against the USA, UK, etc. But now I am older, I believe that “Power Corrupts and absolute Power corrupts absolutely”. Hence, everybody should be held accountable so there is no abuse of power and he is accountable to the people that he rules.

tunde ajao, London, United Kingdom

Added: Tuesday, 1 September, 2009, 13:34 GMT 14:34 UK

I think he has been good for Libya a Nation that was in need of leadership.The living standard of Libyans is far better than what exists in some western countries,the only difference is that they are Arabs who are also Africans.

Olusegun Oduye, Cedar Park, United States

Added: Tuesday, 1 September, 2009, 13:34 GMT 14:34 UK

The past is past but today Kaddafi is effective for Libya because he could do against the rules laid by US and was able to free the proven terrorist from West. When the time is right, West is ready for everything even if it takes to free the mass murderer. Good justice.

Siddique Akbar, Peshawar, Pakistan

Added: Tuesday, 1 September, 2009, 13:21 GMT 14:21 UK

He might not be at best but african rulers history can't be complete without him.The truth is that sit tight ruling is not of any good lessons to Africa, please colonel go now the ovation is loudest to avoid war and other catastrophes

sylvester akpan, lagos

Added: Tuesday, 1 September, 2009, 13:17 GMT 14:17 UK

Gaddafi has been as good for Libya as Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for Iran, Saddam Hussein for Iraq, Chavez for Venezuela, Kim Jong iL for North Korea and George Bush for the civilized world! Everybody is running around preaching their rotten philosophy except Saddam Hussein as you all know.

M Shetty, San Diego, United States

Added: Tuesday, 1 September, 2009, 13:14 GMT 14:14 UK

Mr.Gadafi is a Libiyan leader.And it is Libyans that determine who should lead them.And they kept quiet for 40 years as he peacefully led them this long with exemplary economic advancment.This is what other African leaders didn't do with their hypocratic democracy.I think Libiyans will endorse him for the rest of his life as far as he stands as he standing now.

kakaki, Addis Ababa

Added: Tuesday, 1 September, 2009, 13:14 GMT 14:14 UK

Of course he has been good for Libya.The west might not like it but he has given stability to a nation in need.The G D P of Libya rivals that of the western world.The main difference is that they are Arabs who live in the "Continent of Africa"

segun, cedar park Texas

Added: Tuesday, 1 September, 2009, 13:13 GMT 14:13 UK

Seeing him on the news this week for the first time in a long time, I could have mistaken him for Michael Jackson. I think the comparison is more that just about looks. Both live(d) in a dream world.

Gaby Pell, Melbourne, Australia

Added: Tuesday, 1 September, 2009, 13:09 GMT 14:09 UK

All accusations of terrorism against Gaddafi come from those who are clearly enemies of Arabs and muslims

Ali Kazmi, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Talking of Libyans; In 1980 Libya’s Revolutionary council chaired by Gadaffi called for the assassination of Libyan dissidents living abroad. 9 Libyans were murdered in Italy that time. Countless more died mysteriously in many other Euro nations. Either you do not know the meaning of terrorism or your blind defense of “Arab and Moslem” has blinded you.

Ekene, Nigeria

Added: Tuesday, 1 September, 2009, 13:06 GMT 14:06 UK

maurice jamall: How many wars has Libya started?
Ask the Chadians. He invaded four times. Facilitating dictators? Try Idi Amin, Mugabe and Bokassa. And what about arming the IRA, Shining Path and the hand-chopping rebels in Sierra Leone and Liberia? Not to mention financing some of the nastier Palestinian terrorist groups like Black September; they who massacred the Israeli olympic team in 1972.
But then again Gaddafi's not a member of the Republican Party so I guess he can do wrong.

Paul Caruana, Malta

Added: Tuesday, 1 September, 2009, 12:58 GMT 13:58 UK

Gaddafi is indeed good for his people. i wish he lead the entire contient.

solomon, mpls,mn

Added: Tuesday, 1 September, 2009, 12:56 GMT 13:56 UK

1. How many wars has Libya started?
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4. How many atom bombs has Libya dropped?
5. How many Libyan soldiers are killing people in Afghanistan and Iraq?

maurice jamall, tokyo

1 supporter of many terrorist orgs. - not in the open of course but well known & documentated.
4 As it hasn't any this is a bit of a silly question.
5 Terrorism & soldiers dont go together.
Soldiers were uniform - terrorists are killers in civilian clothes. & they really dont mind who they kill.

David Little, Andenne, Belgium

Added: Tuesday, 1 September, 2009, 12:45 GMT 13:45 UK

He still supports rebels; he is just smarter at it. He supports Islamic extremists, that is a big problem in Uganda. Help from Gadaffi is like a kiss from Satan. A kiss is a good thing but if it is from the devil himself...don't be fooled, beware the beast.

SGL, Maryland USA

Added: Tuesday, 1 September, 2009, 12:45 GMT 13:45 UK

A good leader.Kenya needs such a leader.Its such individuals that change the stories and destinies of nations.The clout of leaders needed in Africa are hose who will use their discretion to alter the state of economies,change the culture of impunity and instill patriotism.Gadaffi may not be a leadership paragon but if theres a thing he has unquestionably done,he has introduced and maintained political hygiene in Libya,in a continent where political bickering is a substitute for true leadership.

bilha mumbi, Nairobi