[lbo-talk] Arab Spring: The Libyan Remix

[Dennis Redmond]

Freedom rings in Libya, as a popular revolution defeats a horrible
neoliberal dictatorship. Spontaneous celebrations are already starting
in Martyr's Square (formerly Green Square), where Gaddafi's thugs
murdered hundreds of protestors back in February. LibyaTV has the feed
here:

http://www.libya.tv/  (Note that this is an Arabic feed only, click on
the video box on the left).

I don't have the words to describe my respect and admiration for the
people of Libya. They took appalling losses, especially back in March
and April, when they had no army, no weapons, just sheer numbers and
determination. But they fought like the lions of the desert they
indeed are.

I just wish Mo Nabbous could've seen this moment. His citizen
journalism from Benghazi back in February and March was absolutely
crucial in telling the outside world what was really going on inside
Libya. A regime sniper struck him down in March, but his wife and
child will now live in a free Libya. Just incredible, to see the power
and energy of ordinary people when they organize themselves.

-- DRR