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Osama bin Laden is dead, and the world is a better place for it. Moammar Qaddafi may soon follow. His departure, too, will leave the world a better place. If all goes well, 2011 will also witness the demise of

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The Europeans should be able to find him. After all, it was European firms that apparently built this massive tunnel system for him. From the UK’s Telegraph: Go ahead, try to find me… Obsessed by his own security, the Libyan

Sgt. Major Mike Barnett offers this list of 54 books for Marines to read so they can better understand the history and culture of of the USMC. There are some great works here. “13 Cent Killers: The 5th Marine Snipers

Developers of the mosque are looking for taxpayer grants to help them build! Some people don’t like that…. [youtube DRPr7TLKVE4 nolink]

Mustafa Abduljalil spokesman for the new Libyan Zabibah-stan. Zabibah–prominent* Libyan “rebel” spokesperson Mustafa Abduljalil, born in 1952 in Al Baida, one of the first cities to rise against Gaddafi, studied law and Islamic jurisprudence in Benghazi before embarking on a

From the Associated Press: BRUSSELS — As the battle in Libya appeared at stalemate, it was an open secret that foreign military advisers were working covertly inside the country providing guidance to rebels and giving tactical intelligence to NATO aircraft

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. * Saif al-Islam Gaddafi shows up to ‘dispel the rumors’ for reporters * Fighting continues in Tripoli against ‘pockets of resistance’ * Egypt announces its official recognition of rebel government in Syria * Gaddafi’s

A senior Administration delegation has just left the People’s Republic of China. While there, the Chinese were told not to worry about the US paying its debts to the country — their investments in the US were safe. True enough.

Italian minister Roberto Calderoli shows off a Mohammed cartoon on a T-shirt on Italian TV in 2006. In response, thousands took to the streets in Benghazi, ten people died in the ensuing violence directed at the Italiian embassy, Calderoli resigned,

Don’t worry, we’re coming… There’s a troubling report in the Air Force Times about the Pave Hawk HH-60, which are used for search and rescue missions. The Air Force says that only 57% of the fleet is available for missions

Rebel fighters seizing control of Tripoli filled airwaves around the world late Sunday evening. Within a six month grueling insurgency against one of America’s greatest enemies, Qaddafi and his cronies appear to have finally met their fate. Some call this

A Female Engagement Team (FET) at work in an Afghan compound. The notions that women should not, cannot, or do not go into combat, all are invalid. They should, they can, and they do. And here we need them. 22

Every once in a while an issue arises that can leave no doubt as to one’s true colors. Clear examples of this are the congressional bills that unambiguously prevent judges in American courts from citing or using Sharia in their

At last Libyans have a chance to do more than merely dream of freedom and a better future. Americans can be proud that they played a role in making this day possible. But, the game in that part of the

A few weeks ago, the left-leaning Texas Independent interviewed Mustafaa Carroll of that state’s branch of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) on Rick Perry’s relationship with local Muslim communities there. Carroll complained about Perry reaching out to the

With non-Constitutionally-US-supported anti-Qadaffi forces taking Tripoli today, it looks as if — to be as delicate as a NATO commander — the “flickers” of Al Qaeda and Hezbollah have won. In franker words, America’s jihadist allies, a significant presence among

An anti-Israeli activist goes into a Muslim-owned shop in London and berates the owner for stocking Israeli dates. Israel is an “apartheid regime,” she tells him. The owners response is priceless: “What country are you in? Why are you not

NRO’s Andrew McCarthy is quickly becoming the go-to man for clear-eyed commentary and analysis on the multi-front war we face against the Jihad. Here he sorts out the bewildering events that have taken place in Israel over the last 48

There are all sorts of opinions on that matter. And regardless of who makes up the Libyan opposition, the most organized groups are most likely to seize power. But here is some of what we know: –the rebel’s council (National

Bosnia yesterday, Libya tomorrow? The euphoria over the of the Gaddafi Era in Libya will fade quickly and the question will become: what next in this energy-rich North African country? Little is known about the rebels, other than they are

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. * Hamas and Gaza militant groups agree to ceasefire with Israel * Arab League condemns Israel’s attacks on Gaza * Israeli politicians call for major military action in Gaza * Egyptian protesters call for

Col. Gaddafi’s eldest son was giving an interview to AlJazeera by telephone when gunfire broke out. Note the “hello?” after the burst of gunfire. He surrendered shortly after. [youtube g9XH4ZKzTZk nolink]

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This article by our Norwegian correspondent The Observer examines the bias of the Norwegian media and their support for certain terrorist groups. He illustrates the shameless double standard displayed by the media in the wake of the Oslo killings, compared