Re: Lockerbie Remembered
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 1:07 pm
Having lived in Libya, I was surprised to learn that there must be a FlagsRus shop in Tripoli. Just where did those saltires come from?
I remember, after the bombing of Tripoli, that " ruthless " expulsions were to be carried out. In the event British companies were asked to nominate their quota of expulsions with emphasis on those with completed contracts or who just wanted to go home.
Also remember waiting in sweltering heat at Tripoli airport, the last desperate drinks on board the plane fast evaporating, while anyone with an American passport was asked to make themselves known, and thereby receiving five star treatment, fast tracking through the notorious Libyan bureacracy. I know it was meant to make American claims about axis of evil etc. look wrong but I still felt jealous. Any chance that us Scots will now receive similar preferential treatment when an incredible country like Libya opens up more to tourism.
I remember, after the bombing of Tripoli, that " ruthless " expulsions were to be carried out. In the event British companies were asked to nominate their quota of expulsions with emphasis on those with completed contracts or who just wanted to go home.
Also remember waiting in sweltering heat at Tripoli airport, the last desperate drinks on board the plane fast evaporating, while anyone with an American passport was asked to make themselves known, and thereby receiving five star treatment, fast tracking through the notorious Libyan bureacracy. I know it was meant to make American claims about axis of evil etc. look wrong but I still felt jealous. Any chance that us Scots will now receive similar preferential treatment when an incredible country like Libya opens up more to tourism.