Today, Gadhafi, Libyan dictator who ruled now for over 30 years, has appeared on public Libyan TV causing an outrage among the protesters. He wanted to ensure everyone that he is still in charge and that he did not fled Tripoli. The demonstrations are growing stronger and so is the opposition resulting in violent episodes throughout Libya. Gadhafi is not planning to resign anytime soon and his son is ready to take over the country as the new leader. The pro-Gadhafi militia is scaring the people by opening fire near them, and is also violently trying to put an end to the protests, which don't seem to subside.
There is surely a lot of violent turmoil going on lately in Libya right now as well as in other surrounding African and Middle Eastern nations. What is setting up here? Another war maybe?
Besides, the TV media played an important role in strengthening the dictator's position and sending a threatening message to the public of Libya that he is not giving in and will stay in power as long as possible. Gadhafi used the TV as a tool to diminish people's hopes and to boost his image, which he hopes will slowly stop the protests. I don't think that is happening anytime soon, however.
What are your thoughts on this topic, and how the TV can have an impact on a nation on a brink of civil war?
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