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The Libyan city of Zawiya has fallen, and Gadhafi's forces are trying to hide evidence of what went on there, while trying to hunt down those who fought them. You'll hear from the ITV News reporter who has that evidence. Plus, here at home, the latest development on the Wisconsin budget vote.
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I pray the reporters who are covering the escalating violence remain safe.
Seeing Gaddafi go about crushing the opposition while the world just dithers and watches only reinforces my belief that in this world, the bad guys always win. Always.
Whenever you wonder how terrible things like this can happen just remember this. Good guys lose, bad guys win.
Mrs. N. Mohamed
Please know i have written to Pres. Obama and Mrs. Clinton, Sec. of State.
Please know, many Americans want to help your people.
Read the blog, so many of us want Action!
If the freedom fighters can hold back Gadhafi's best that long – imagine what they will be like if somebody got them organized.
What is allowed to go on there just isn't right!
Only watching CNN coverage because of this Libyan crisis.
No, we do not want another war; but we cannot let the opposition fighters go on without help.
There must be ways we can help, and do it now.
For all the people that are writing in, call your congressman, or call the white house with your comments.
@Mrs.N.Mohamed,
"please to each and every one of you try to speak to yout goverment
to help my peopl over there"
The people of Libya have sent mixed messages since this all started. They've said more often, and recently that they "don't want help from outsiders, they want to take down Qaddafi without an intervention from other countries."
Have you heard something else?
I am interested in the details of a no-fly zone and what results are expected from it.
So terrifying that this is happening while we all sit and watch, helpless.
The free world can only do so much. You heard that ITN reporter say they have been trying for days to get in there. What is there to be done, at this point?
When you are killing your own people, isn't it called genocide? And have we not said over and over and over "NEVER AGAIN". When will we actually mean it?
Hello, Anderson! I'm shocked that the world has not yet helped the Libyan people! I really appreciate your honest account of what's happening in Libya. Where is the humanity in this world? Everyone knows that Gaddafi is a madman, killer, brutal, dishonest thug–how can the world allow him to get away with this??
Massacre? Is it a "demonstrable need"? It sounds really really weird. Is one life more worthy than another? The first one's death doesn't mean much as the 100th's?
how come there is no women in the streets protesting?
Liz
why isnt Gadhafi on the rediculous list??
Liz,
I agree with your question, Yes,Why not?????? 🙂 Good point!
this is crazy!
How can 1 individual have such a huge impact on so many lives not only in Libya but around the globe.. Unbelievable!
If we let this crazy man kadafi stay in power . it means goodbye to democracy for ever anywhere in this world and welcome to dictatorship where any leader can use money and power to kill. It is big defeat to usa and the rest of the free world by some dirty ruthless old man call kadafi . I would say it is shame on who let him do that
@Emily, i have written to WH, and State Dept. again.
And again, no response.
I feel so helpless....I don't know what else to do!
anderson do you think a lot counties owes gadhafi money and after he go.. their debts are cancelled ?
i hope these people get help... but i feel in my heart it is a lot more to this.
i see what i see the deaths. but i also know what a friendly bomb dropped can do to.
@Ben, Co,
"Every day and night that you wait or dither is a day with blood on the hands of the rest of the world just because it has stood by and done nothing."
I wonder if the World is surprised by how far the Libyan people have taken actions against the Qaddafi regime?
Hi every one
oh my country i live in Canada but im dieing to see this pictures
please to each and every one of you try to speak to yout goverment
to help my peopl over there
I think cover-up is Gadahfi's best friend. If there is no evidence, he can continue to lie.
It's looking like the opposition doesn't have a chance against the Gadhafi regime. It's disturbing to sit back and watch whats happening in Lybia and know that theres not much that can be done at this time to oust this evil dictator.
Sorry About that. Good Evening Anderson and Everyone else. Hope you all have had a good day. Very very sad news tonight.
Good evening Anderson and everyone. Very troubling violence in Libya. No countries are lining up to be actively involved in a military way though. I hope help can come in other ways.
I don't understand why the opposition doesn't start Hitting Gadhafi's where it hurt's blow up his oil fields , They got the means to do it.
what a down day. What a massacre. And the world is just watching.
Evening everyone !
Would preventing mass slaughter be a "demonstrable need" ? Shame on the free world for not going to the aid of the freedom fighters in Libya.
The pictures of Zeiwya, Libya are surreal.
Was that the first time that we've heard from Rasmussen since this started?
watching the video... I feel sadness for what's going on there, anger for not hearing anything from NATO how this can be stop, helpless for not being able to do anything. Doctors, reporters, etc, being stop to do what they're supposed to do
Can that "demonstrable need" be drawn from past experiences? It is rational to do so. A history of oppression and torture.
Gadahfi's assets and the assets of his family and friends have been frozen.
why isnt Gadhafi on the rediculous list??
AGAIN another day of not doing ANYTHING. Good Job Un, NATO, US. Way to Go.
Hello everyone.
I am looking right now video...... That is so shocking news I have see video, Horrible situation in Zawiya, Libya........ I knew that they are lying us over and over. 🙁
Evening Anderson & Team 360.
Hello, Nancy, Nichole, Megan, Emily, JoAnn, Mike, Casey, Nina, Heather, Sharon .....everyone.
I am heartbroken at NATO's response. What does It TAKE for the Global community to ACT??!!
Anderson, please keep broadcasting this story. I hope against hope that your concentrated, dedicated reporting will get Someone to DO Something!
Hello anderson and 360 staff.. wow what a day.
Hi Anderson! Hi Everyone. Good evening.
EU, U.N., NATO, USA, every day that passes and more are slaughtered is a sign of support for Gadhafi's regime and running scared from his threats while he and his family threaten war against his own people. And that is AFTER he has bombed, shot and beaten them dead.
Every day and night that you wait or dither is a day with blood on the hands of the rest of the world just because it has stood by and done nothing.
Can't we do anything to help these people?
Hi Anderson and friends,
Happy Thursday!
Good Evening Anderson and everyone else
So sad to hear of Qaddafi's conquering and killing. These people are fighting with their hearts and willing to die for their children and future generation's freedoms. It reminds me of our forefathers...
Good evening Anderson, Isha, 360°Team, Jo Ann, Mike, Megan, Nicole, Nancy, Gloria, Starr, Nina, & Bloggers.
Lots of news from Libya today – looking forward to hearing what's happened.
good evening all...
looking forward to another interesting night.
Hi, Anderson 🙂
Good Evening Everyone! Greetings!
Anderson,
Hi! It's great to see you on.
The news of Zawiya is disappointing. The International community is looking a little indifferent as to whether Gadhafi stays in power or not.
Good evening everyone.
Looking forward to the show tonight.
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