CREATESPACE Gaddafi's "The Green Book"

Interesting read though the language is pretty basic. Some "philosophies" are a bit childish although it's probably correct to assume this is due to the fact the book was addressed to Lybian people, with different levels of education. Extremely easy read and a very concise explanation on his views on society. Most aspects are very much oriented to a "western civilization" view of society, that he seemed to share, taking in account the particularities of his people and its cultural heritage. No "nonsense", extremist or fundamentalist views, besides a socialist view of society adapted to the region.

Alcuji libici ti diranno che sono cose scontate, ma in questi tempi dove si mette in discussione anche il.volore verde dell erba, è un libro che aiuta a capire la storia e la visione di un leader della sua terra.

HISTORIC the future of democracy .

Gaddafi's ideas are utopian, appear to come more from Bedouin culture than from Islam, and strongly rejecting both communism and western politics and culture. He believes in a socialism driving by common people and not government organized or enforced. Though a Muslim, he does not promote Islam, except in a statement that a nation should have a single religion. He promotes natural culture, and Islam claims to be the natural religion. Many ideals are proclaimed, including rights of minorities, natural rights of women and children, including the need for children to be with their mothers. That contrasts with the Islamic standard that Fathers have total right and control. He assumes that in time people will choose this utopia, and so makes no proposal for enforcing it. There is no impetus for putting this utopia into place by force, but lacks a clear statement condemning force. I chose this book because I am trying, as a Christian and political conservative, to understand Muslim Thinking. This book is an example of Muslim thinking, but far from and much in contrast to much of Mid-East ideology. It seems great foolishness for Western nations to deal with Mid-East threats while making little effort to understand how leaders and people in these nations think about life and social and political issues. The result is bad actions that backfire and increase the problems. Great leaders in Islam who had the good of the people in mind rather than ideologies of self-promotion and stolen riches include Ataturk, Mossadech, Sadat, and Gaddafi. The later three were killed for their goodness. Gaddafi had his bad years, but had been turning Westward. He discarded Libya's nuclear program. The Green Book shows thinking that could only be repulsive to Islamists. The resulted in a rebel movement in Libya, which was foolishly supported by the American government. To support a rebel movement in Muslim countries can only result in prolonging the conflict and causing great suffering and killing. Even the worst of dictators serve the country better by quickly putting down rebellions rather than making the country into a Syria. So, the U.S. killed Gaddafi, killed the best peace movement in Africa and the Mid-East, promoting the "Arabic Spring" and conflict and destruction that can only ultimately benefit the Muslim Brotherhood, as they take advantage of the chaos. Is the Obama administration the best friend the Muslim Brotherhood ever had? Deliberately or foolishly? They killed Gaddafi. Possibly the worst crime of the century.

The content of "The Green Book" is not only interesting, but also a chance to look into the mind of Gaddafi. Gaddafi's Third Universal Theory is indeed different from everything I've ever read. If it's just out of curiosity or real interest in Gaddafi and his Theory, the book is worth reading. The book itself is well printed, but the text is a little bit too close to the binding, thus making it hard to read without breaking the binding itself.