NATO,
Washington, Western media, Qatar-controlled Al Jazeera,
Saudi-controlled Al Arabia, UK-controlled BBC, and other corporate, mainstream
sources reported his death. More on that below. On October 20,
Mathaba.net disputed official accounts,
saying:
"Green
Committees have confirmed that the leader is alive, and that the enemy
is seeking to take advantage of his being currently out of
communications."
On October 21, Mathaba headlined,
"Mainstream Media: 'Gaddafi Captured' - 'Gaddafi Dead;' But Yet Again No
Proof Provided," saying:
"NATO and the US state department
said it cannot confirm any reports. Meanwhile in Benghazi, crowds
gathered in the streets to start celebrating the reports of Gaddafi's
death."
Mathaba also had a commentary about
Qaddafi being alive. Nonetheless, other accounts in other media headlined: "
Muammar Gaddafi killed as Sirte falls". "
Accounts emerge of Gaddafi's final moments". "
Footage shows Gaddafi's body". "
Libyans celebrate Gaddafi's death"
Factual Analysis:
- Jamahiriya
loyalists control most parts of major Libyan cities, including Tripoli,
Benghazi, Misrata, Bani Walid, and Sirte, though territory shifts back
and forth.
- Foreign media elebratory video footage showed rebel
mercenaries, not Libyan patriots loyal to Gaddafi, although well over
90% of Libyans support him.
- Images of Gaddafi's alleged body are indecisive, jumbled, and unclear. Could be anyone.
- Saudi
Arabia-controlled Al Arabia reports propaganda, not real news and
information. It "seems to confirm Gaddafi's dead, as if they themselves
saw (him) captured" and killed.
- Its reports even said he "was found hiding (in) a hole and begg(ed) rebels not to shoot him."
- Recall
unconfirmed similar reports about Saddam. "This is totally false and is
aimed at undermining Gaddafi's revolutionary image! They want people to
be disappointed by this coward(ly) attitude and to reject any feeling
they had for him...."
- Gaddafi's no coward. He could have cut a
deal months ago like other former government officials who sold out for
big bribes. He refused, stood his ground, and if alive, still does,
despite large parts of Libya ravaged, tens of thousands murdered, many
more injured, and unknown numbers now homeless, destitute refugees.
- Reports
of Gaddafi's death indeed may be fabricated. Recall earlier ones
claiming his son Khamis was dead. Each time, he turned up alive. His
sons Saif Al Islam and Moatassem were reported abducted and/or killed
when, in fact, they were alive and free.
- Gaddafi spokesman Moussa Ibrahim was falsely reported captured while being interviewed live on air.
- Bin
Laden's reported assassination was fabricated. In December 2001, he
died of likely kidney failure. All subsequent videos and audios were
fake.
- Official and major media reports lack credibility. Believe
only reliable independent accounts. Some claim Gaddafi's alive.
Hopefully others will confirm it. Putting this story to bed depends on
their verifiable assessments.
- On October 20, NATO waited until
evening to announce anything. Saying Gaddafi's "rule of fear has finally
come to an end," it stopped short of definitively confirming his death.
Why not if they know!
- Perhaps they fear he'll show up and
discredit them. It wouldn't be the first time. Last summer, he was
bogusly reported killed. A fabricated image was shown. Perhaps again
now.
- "Let's wait and see if (current) information about his death
is confirmed or not. And I don't mean by (NATO, Washington, or) Western
media! But by Libyan Resistance sources!"
On October 20, Algeria-ISP said:
"After
an unprecedented campaign of misinformation by Al Jazeera and Al
Arabia, (as well as major) media worldwide, we announced" Gaddafi's
death "and death of his son" Moatassem.
However, Libyan loyalists provided no confirmation,"No confirmation from....Moussa.", "No confirmation of the journalist and Dr. Hamza Touhami.", "No confirmation of the journalist and Dr. Youcef Ibrahim."
The same day Algeria ISP report headlined,
"The Libyan leader is still alive and he said TOZ FI CNT/NATO [SCREW
TNC/NATO]," saying:
"....Gaddafi is in excellent health and has
an excellent moral." His alleged capture "is simply a lie spewed by the
nth CNT/NATO....broadcast through the media lies.."
Its purpose is to weaken and demoralize brave resistance fighters. "The Libyan leader is still alive and still determined to cleanse the country of these traitors and mercenaries...". Another
October 20 Algeria ISP report headlined, "Libya -
CNT/NATO/ELJAZEERA/ELARABIYA announce three lies: The death of Gaddafi,
son Moatassem and his defense minister," saying
, Arab media
reported or lies vomited three lies in one day. This is the historic day
(of) lies....The Libyan people are not fooled and free people around
the world know.
"The Libyan leader and his son are....well-protected against traitors and mercenaries...."
"The
Libyan leader lives in the heart and body of any Libyan who wants to
free his country from the clutches of traitors and NATO." On
October 21, NSNBC noted how media manipulators condition readers and
viewers to accept "premeditated murders as acts of humanity." Human
Rights Organizations corrupted by power elite funding play important
roles in feeding the narrative about "targeted governments or heads of
state as villains." It's irrelevant that Libya had "the most
direct and participatory form of democracy...." Gaddafi's role was mostly "honorary."
So-called
revolutionaries are led by former regime traitors bribed to sell out
and Libyan Islamic Fighting Group (LIFG) Al Qaeda elements.Reasons to attack Libya and Gaddafi regime:
- Key
NATO partners America, Britain and France want total control of Africa.
The African Union "is financially dependent on" EU countries. France
"control(s the economies and finance of) eight African CFA nations."
- Gaddafi's plan to establish a Pan-African currency represented an anti-colonialist threat and reason enough to topple him.
- Under
a corrupted Secretary-General, UN member states largely "degenerated
into an international (cartel lending) legitimacy" to imperial wars by
failing to enforce their own Charter.
- In Iraq, Afghanistan, and
Libya alone, millions of deaths resulted. Millions more are occupied,
oppressed and impoverished. America plays the lead role. Its first ever
Black President is responsible for murdering "tens of thousands of Black
African" civilians wanting only to live free in peace.
- Whether
or not Gaddafi's alive or dead, his political leadership and governing
method motivate "hundreds of thousands" to replicate them. Long ago,
so-called Western civilization lost all credibility, especially
America's corrupted model.
Major Media Scoundrels Hail Gaddafi's "Death"
A Wall Street Journal op-ed headlined, "After Gadhafi's Fall," saying, "Grotesque
political careers usually end grotesquely, and (Gaddafi's) end proved
to be no exception....For 42 years, (his) bizarre rule terrorized his
people....For the better part of that era, (he) was also a global
menace. Only (bin Laden) killed more noncombatant Americans and
Europeans through acts of terror."
Factual analysis:
Well over 90% of Libyans support Gaddafi,
and why not! He provided free healthcare, education, housing
assistance, electricity and water, as well as practically free gasoline
and much more.
Americans and Europeans would welcome such
"bizarre" rule. A global menace? Libyans, regional neighbors, and
independent analysts know otherwise. Bin Laden was a CIA
creation, used strategically as both asset and enemy. Neither he or
Gaddafi killed Americans. Claiming it doesn't mean it's so. Murdoch
Journal editorials and op-eds are as disreputable as Fox News
commentaries reporting everything but the truth.
After
seven months of NATO terror bombing and rebel mercenary atrocities,
much of Libya is ravaged. A year ago it functioned effectively and
efficiently in peace. A humanitarian crisis didn't exist until NATO
showed up. At best, it'll be many years before normality
returns. Achieving it depends on preventing tyrannical NATO
colonization, exploitation and rule. Libyans won't quit trying until
they're free.
A Final Comment
After watching video footage of Gaddafi's alleged assassination, a viewer named Tim Kelly made this comment:
"I
had already watched this video…observations…line at neck where mask
ends ? change of skin tone there too, no marks on upper body…tinges of
grey at sides of hair in contrast with the still that was published
where all hair black…must admit, it is a great mask, silicon hollywood
style is my guess…plus from other footage, 1) no blood on trousers while
reports say shot in both legs 2) wounds to face shortly after truck
loading, then when on ground and turned over, no facial wounds at all,
naked clean, no blood…so what ? the rebels strip and wash him ? If this
were real there is no doubt the scum would all be having a bash, if not
beheading, whereas instead it’s just a whole lot of jostling…you only
have to see what atrocities have been comnitted to know that if it were
real it would be hard to identify the body…"
(By Stephen Lendman)
Stephen Lendman lives in Chicago and can be reached at lendmanstephen@sbcglobal.net.
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