And don't forget the tanks in the desert in Chad for instance with Qaddafi's name written all over them.

At the same time, it seems he has quite matured, at least on the international scene. Before that, he was like a Mafia Boss he surely took good care of his own family.

Plays very well not only to the Arabic culture..

Cheers, Dom

Peakplus,

I'm not really a 'fan' of Gaddafi. I think most leaders of countries pretty much resemble Mafia bosses competing with one another over 'territory' and 'protection money'. Especially the leaders of 'new' countries. I don't think I was defending Gaddafi.