Libya's Muammar Gaddafi Warns Against Facebook

Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi warned against the use of Facebook, but rallies in Libya appear to be showing support for the dictator, making his warning against using social media seem strange.

Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi warned against the use of Facebook, where groups have formed calling for economic and political reforms as activists in Libya show support for recent uphevals in Egypt and Tunisia and call for demonstrations in Tripoli tomorrow.

What makes Libya a bit different from the series of Middle Eastern nations that have organized revolts via social media: The nation’s dictator of 40 years, Gaddafi has to be the most colorful political figure in the world despite a reputation for ruthlessness.

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