According to a recent survey conducted by YourBlackWorld.com, 27.3% of African American respondents claim that President Obama’s most recent actions in Libya have reduced their faith in his leadership ability. Roughly 20.8% of respondents claim that the Libyan intervention has increased their faith in Obama’s leadership. Equally interesting is that over half (51.8%) of all black […]
RAS LANOUF, Libya — Moammar Gaddafi’s forces hammered rebels with tanks and rockets, turning their rapid advance into a panicked retreat in an hourslong battle Tuesday. The fighting underscored the dilemma facing the U.S. and its allies in Libya: Rebels may be unable to oust Gaddafi militarily unless already contentious international airstrikes go even further […]
Washington, D.C — President Obama defended U.S. military involvement in Libya during last nights address saying it was taken to avert a massacre of civilians that would have “stained the conscience of the world.” Also read: WTF? Retailer Sells Padded Push-Up Bikini For 8 Year Old’s!
Here is a transcript of last night’s speech by President Obama on Libya. Also Read: Beyonce’s father splits as manager THE PRESIDENT: Tonight, I’d like to update the American people on the international effort that we have led in Libya –- what we’ve done, what we plan to do, and why this matters to us. […]
CAIRO — Parents of a Libyan woman who claimed she was detained by Moammar Gadhafi’s troops and later gang raped said in interviews aired Monday that their daughter is being held hostage at the Libyan leader’s compound in Tripoli. Also Read: Chris Brown dyes his hair again Iman al-Obeidi made headlines when she rushed distraught […]
JACKSON, Mississippi — Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan said the United States lacks the moral authority to attack the forces of embattled Libyan strongman Moammar Gadhafi. RELATED: Tyrese talks Twitter The 78-year-old leader of the Chicago-based organization received cheers Friday night from a packed crowd at a civil rights conference at Jackson State University. […]
TRIPOLI, Libya — A distraught Libyan woman stormed into a Tripoli hotel Saturday to tell foreign reporters that government troops raped her, setting off a brawl when hotel staff and government minders tried to detain her. Iman al-Obeidi was tackled by waitresses and government minders as she sat telling her story to journalists after she […]
AJDABIYA, Libya — Libyan rebels clinched their hold on the east and seized back a key city on Saturday after decisive international airstrikes sent Moammar Gadhafi’s forces into retreat, shedding their uniforms and ammunition as they fled. ALSO READ: Kim Kardashian Goes Wild Ajdabiya’s initial loss to Gadhafi may have ultimately been what saved the […]
WASHINGTON — To a nation and a Congress seeking answers, President Barack Obama on Monday will offer his most expansive explanation of the U.S. role in the Libyan war, delivering a speech that is expected to cover the path ahead and his rationale about the appropriate use of force. RELATED: Mel B pregnant with child […]
BENGHAZI, Libya — France declared Libya’s airspace “under control” on Friday, after NATO agreed to take command of the no-fly zone in a compromise that appeared to set up dual command centers and possibly new confusion. Coalition warplanes struck Moammar Gadhafi’s forces outside the strategic eastern gateway city of Ajdabiya. Partner Links: Kirstie Alley strikes […]
I’m sick of you bleeding hearts whining about how America has a “responsibility” to other nations around the globe to ensure “justice,” “democracy,” and whatever other crappy ideological nonsense some of you nuts actually think that we really practice here. Partner Link: Kim Kardashian Goes Wild It really pisses me off when people believe that. […]
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama came under pressure from Republicans on Wednesday to outline the U.S. goals in Libya, where American aircraft and warships are part of an international campaign enforcing a no-fly zone, as lawmakers sought to protect Congress’ constitutional role in military decisions. PARTNER LINKS: Rose McGowan Photos In a letter to the […]
