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Now Gadhafi Makes the Same Mistake by Emad Mekay -- Antiwar.com

Now Gadhafi Makes the Same Mistake by Emad Mekay -- Antiwar.com: "CAIRO – The brutal response by Libyan leader Muammar Al-Gadhafi against pro-democracy protestors in the country indicates his determination not to leave office without a bloody battle, but his moves follow the path that eventually led to ouster of two neighbouring dictators.

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