Who Are These "Freedom Fighters" in Libya?

The consummate liar who resides in the White House would like us to believe that the rebels in Libya consist of true freedom fighters who are respectable and who would just like to experience the same type of freedoms that we Americans receive.

Listen to the nonsense coming out of his mouth, and then find out what is really going on, via Weasel Zippers:

Obama: Libyan Rebels Comprised of “Professionals, Lawyers and Doctors”…

"Now he’s just making stuff up.


(Australian) — 'The US is considering giving weapons to rebels battling Muammar Gaddafi’s regime in Libya, despite concerns that some could have terrorist links to al-Qa’ida and Hezbollah.

“We are examining all options to support the opposition,” President Barack Obama said yesterday. His comments, a day after his nationally televised address on the reasons for US military involvement in Libya, came as leaders from countries involved in the military operation now under NATO leadership met in London to co-ordinate efforts against the Gaddafi regime

US officials also appear unclear about the allegiances of rebel groups and what sort of governmental system might replace the dictator’s rule after 41 years.

In one of three interviews yesterday, Mr Obama said the rebels were “saying the right things” so far. “Most of them are professionals, lawyers, doctors, people who appear to be credible,” he told CBS.

“That doesn’t mean that among all the people who oppose Gaddafi, there might not be elements that are unfriendly to the United States and our interests.”

He told the American ABC News he believed the dictator’s inner circle “understands that the noose is tightening” and that Gaddafi would step down.'"


Here's the real truth, also from Weasel Zippers:

Former Leader of Libya’s al-Qaeda Branch Says 1,000 “Freelance Jihadists” Have Joined Rebel Forces…

"And by 'freelance jihadists' I’m guessing he’s talking about non-Libyan foreign fighters. Either way, they’re not 'doctors and lawyers' like Obama told us yesterday.


(Washington Times) — 'A former leader of Libya’s al Qaeda affiliate says he thinks “freelance jihadists” have joined the rebel forces, as NATO’s commander told Congress on Tuesday that intelligence indicates some al Qaeda and Hezbollah terrorists are fighting Col. Moammar Gadhafi’s forces.

Former jihadist Noman Benotman, who renounced his al Qaeda affiliation in 2000, said in an interview that he estimates 1,000 jihadists are in Libya.

On Capitol Hill, Adm. James Stavridis, the NATO commander, when asked about the presence of al Qaeda terrorists among the rebels, said the leadership of the opposition is made up of “responsible men and women.”

“We have seen flickers in the intelligence of potential al Qaeda,Hezbollah,” the four-star admiral said. “We’ve seen different things. But at this point, I don’t have detail sufficient to say that there’s a significantal Qaeda presence, or any other terrorist presence, in and among these folks.”

The military is continuing to “look at that very closely,” he said, because “it’s part of doing due diligence as we move forward on any kind of relationship” with the opposition.

Outside observers generally estimate the number of trained Libyan fighters to be about 1,000.'"