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YBR31

(152 posts)
Wed Sep 12, 2012, 05:16 PM Sep 2012

12 Photos Of Libyans Apologizing To Americans

Source: Buzzfeed

A peaceful demonstration from Benghazi, the Libyan city where a U.S. ambassador was killed in a consulate attack Tuesday. “Chris Stevens was a friend to all Libyans.”

Read more: http://www.buzzfeed.com/jtes/12-photos-of-benghazi-citizens-apologizing-to-amer



These photos brought tears to my eyes. Let's not condemn all the Libyan people for the acts of a few terrorists.
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12 Photos Of Libyans Apologizing To Americans (Original Post) YBR31 Sep 2012 OP
K/R THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!! Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2012 #1
The Libyans did a Facebook tribute as well--wish I knew Arabic-there is some English YBR31 Sep 2012 #13
After the fall of Gaddafi Americans were universally loved in Libya. Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2012 #24
There is a translation function at the top of the FB page, but many of the translations kestrel91316 Sep 2012 #28
TPTB gotta get a handle on this social media thing. Stryder Sep 2012 #37
Excellent and it is nice to see women out in the crowds with the men. chelsea0011 Sep 2012 #2
k&r. only idiiots and fuckwad republicans would condemn the Libyan people for this act. cali Sep 2012 #3
Sadly, there's no shortage of idiotic fuckwad republicans. Scuba Sep 2012 #6
Its a gesture dipsydoodle Sep 2012 #4
Highly doubtful arewenotdemo Sep 2012 #14
I'm talking about the general population dipsydoodle Sep 2012 #21
i was very moved too and posted that to FB shireen Sep 2012 #5
This message was self-deleted by its author littlemissmartypants Sep 2012 #7
... Scuba Sep 2012 #8
Speaks volumes. Tarheel_Dem Sep 2012 #9
YBR31 thank you for posting these photos. Very wonderful to see all that love pouring out for peace midnight Sep 2012 #10
Wow... Rider3 Sep 2012 #11
Tearin' me up... speedoo Sep 2012 #12
That does bring tears Cha Sep 2012 #15
These need to go viral, along with those pics of Mitt walking off the stage smirking. LongTomH Sep 2012 #16
Bravo to those people marshall Sep 2012 #17
Really you think so? hmmm interesting n/t azurnoir Sep 2012 #19
Thanks for posting this n/t azurnoir Sep 2012 #18
moving jzodda Sep 2012 #20
Awesome! tk2kewl Sep 2012 #22
Just think Romney wanted to bomb them. DippyDem Sep 2012 #23
k, r'd and shared proud patriot Sep 2012 #25
that was touching renate Sep 2012 #26
That is very cool. and makes a big difference in my heart. robinlynne Sep 2012 #27
That puts a smile on my face skeewee08 Sep 2012 #29
THIS is what we should be focusing on. annabanana Sep 2012 #30
BIG K&R, thank you for the tears! These ones are welcome. nt Firebrand Gary Sep 2012 #31
please pass the tissues. Thanks for posting! Raster Sep 2012 #32
Beautiful. I shared the link on FB. txwhitedove Sep 2012 #33
Love the pictures... a la izquierda Sep 2012 #34
beautiful fascisthunter Sep 2012 #35
Way more class Aldo Leopold Sep 2012 #36
I won't generalize all Libyans, or anyone based on race or nationality, for the actions of a few rachel1 Sep 2012 #38
K&R Odin2005 Sep 2012 #39
Kick! countryjake Sep 2012 #40
 

Spitfire of ATJ

(32,723 posts)
24. After the fall of Gaddafi Americans were universally loved in Libya.
Wed Sep 12, 2012, 06:17 PM
Sep 2012

The way Richard Engel put it, you couldn't even buy a cup of coffee without someone offering it for free.

 

kestrel91316

(51,666 posts)
28. There is a translation function at the top of the FB page, but many of the translations
Wed Sep 12, 2012, 06:33 PM
Sep 2012

are still pretty much gibberish. Some are quite moving.

Stryder

(450 posts)
37. TPTB gotta get a handle on this social media thing.
Wed Sep 12, 2012, 08:34 PM
Sep 2012

Before people figure out what a small number of loons are keeping the hate going.
Peace would be much more profitable to the majority of humanity than war.
But we can't have the majority profiting, now can we?




dipsydoodle

(42,239 posts)
4. Its a gesture
Wed Sep 12, 2012, 05:37 PM
Sep 2012

from Benghazi in the knowledge they probably didn't do it anyway - more likely supporters of the old regime who remain significant in number.

dipsydoodle

(42,239 posts)
21. I'm talking about the general population
Wed Sep 12, 2012, 06:03 PM
Sep 2012

not the old military. There's no love lost between Tripolians and Benghazians.

shireen

(8,333 posts)
5. i was very moved too and posted that to FB
Wed Sep 12, 2012, 05:37 PM
Sep 2012

Thank you for sharing it with us. I deeply appreciated it.

Response to YBR31 (Original post)

midnight

(26,624 posts)
10. YBR31 thank you for posting these photos. Very wonderful to see all that love pouring out for peace
Wed Sep 12, 2012, 05:48 PM
Sep 2012

and not violence...

Rider3

(919 posts)
11. Wow...
Wed Sep 12, 2012, 05:49 PM
Sep 2012

This was a great link. Thank you for sharing it. I cannot imagine having to live in a war zone. Peace to those people.

LongTomH

(8,636 posts)
16. These need to go viral, along with those pics of Mitt walking off the stage smirking.
Wed Sep 12, 2012, 05:56 PM
Sep 2012

The events in Libya should not, must not, be allowed to contribute to bigotry against Muslims.

marshall

(6,665 posts)
17. Bravo to those people
Wed Sep 12, 2012, 05:59 PM
Sep 2012

They are undoubtedly putting their lives on the line by speaking out and having their faces seen in public.

DippyDem

(659 posts)
23. Just think Romney wanted to bomb them.
Wed Sep 12, 2012, 06:13 PM
Sep 2012

Thank you Libyans and enjoy your freedom to speak out against terrorism.

renate

(13,776 posts)
26. that was touching
Wed Sep 12, 2012, 06:20 PM
Sep 2012

Thank you for posting that. My heart feels a little lighter already. I'm sure Ambassador Stevens would be happy that the world is seeing these pictures, too.

Aldo Leopold

(685 posts)
36. Way more class
Wed Sep 12, 2012, 07:32 PM
Sep 2012

and sympathy than what was displayed by the republican candidate for president of our own country.

rachel1

(538 posts)
38. I won't generalize all Libyans, or anyone based on race or nationality, for the actions of a few
Wed Sep 12, 2012, 08:50 PM
Sep 2012

Thanks.

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