I am also surprised about the 'good image' that was suppressed deliberately by the media:

http://factspy.net/the-gaddafi-no-one-will-tell-you-about/


Sometimes I do wonder if indeed a full democracy or a semi-democracy/semi-socialism is good for the population.

But who is to say - may be a little dictatorship is good for some Countries ?? Because democracy opens up doors not for the leader to loot - but also his ministers and cronies to loot, a form of dictatorship narrows down the number of looters..

A good dictatorial view like Gaddafi's farming and housing schemes can push a Country forward, a bad decision can pull it backwards.
Look how long Obama has taken 'debating' with Congress whether an affordable health-care system is good for Wananchi ?

That being said; the mistake Gaddafi made was to over-stay his welcome. Yes he did good, but he should have prepared to be on his way out, by beginning a filtering process to identify a leader who has similar views (except the manic part of cos )  to take over from him.