Saif Gaddafi

It has been reported that Saif Gaddafi has sent one of his senior aides to London as an envoy of the Mad Dog's sons to see whether some deal can be brokered with the rebels. Apparently the deal that was offered was the removal of the Mad Dog and his replacement by his sons as head of government with possibly some rebel leader thrown in. Not surprisingly the aide returned to Tripoli empty handed. This kind of approach is evidence of the too little, too late approach of tyrants of all kinds and the arrogance of dictators and their offspring who assume that they are the only ones who can run their country. No one is irreplaceable, not even a successful leader like Churchill or Margaret Thatcher. Will there be more defections from the Gaddafi regime? We have heard from the UN that they expect more but how reliable are these reports and even if true will those contemplating defection be allowed to depart or will Gaddafi have them murdered in their beds before they start their journey overseas? It must be terrifying being a subject of someone like Gaddafi since if you refuse to work for him you or your family could meet with an 'accident' and if you agree to do so out of fear will you be compromised by 'accidents' to others? One of this situations where you are damned if you don't and damned if you do.