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Benghazi residents show a love of all things American, from pop culture to gadgets to fast food. And American flags are common at rallies in Benghazi, in recognition of U.S. support for the rebel cause.
Keish decided to bring along a flag. It wasn't the ubiquitous Libyan rebel flag that flutters at every downtown rally. He chose the American flag — the Stars and Stripes — on a long, heavy pole.
More American flags have begun to pop up at opposition rallies and outside shops. Some young men sport ball caps emblazoned with a small U.S. flag and the New York Yankees logo.
Anti-Kadafi graffiti that dominates the Benghazi cityscape occasionally includes the American flag or pro-U.S. slogans. Schoolchildren occasionally place the Stars and Stripes in their anti-Kadafi drawings.
If U.S. policy is generally admired here, America's cultural appeal is off the charts. American websites, cellphones, videos, music, clothing, cars and movies are immensely popular among the young men who form the core of the rebels' volunteer force. American pop culture is also popular in Arab countries less enamored of U.S. policy.
Originally posted by CasiusIgnoranze
reply to post by bluemirage5
To be honest NATO troops are definitely down there helping the few rebels there is.
Originally posted by CasiusIgnoranze
reply to post by Soshh
Still anti- Gaddafi? You still have a lot to learn, young padawan,
when did "anti-Ghaddafi" become a bad thing? Maybe I've been on a boat for the last 30 years, but when did he suddenly become a folk hero?
Either that or they are on Ghaddafi's payroll. Why else would anyone support him. Maybe they like to watch the televised executions he holds or the public hangings.
Why else would anyone support him
The rebels don't have a 30 year history of murder and abuse. Ghaddafi does and it's time for him to go. Finally the people there realize that and it's good to see these dictators fall as they should.
The rebels don't have a 30 year history of murder and abuse
Ghaddafi does and it's time for him to go. Finally the people there realize that and it's good to see these dictators fall as they should.
Originally posted by bluemirage5
reply to post by Agent_USA_Supporter
Last I heard the rebel stronghold is slowly falling apart.......