Egyptians Win!
Things are moving pretty fast in Egypt right now but it’s being reported that Mubarak will announce his resignation tonight. I really have no idea what will come out of this transition, but it’s exciting to see the Egyptian people take charge of their own future.
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq told Britain’s BBC that President Hosni Mubarak may step down and the situation in the country will be clarified soon, the British broadcaster said on Thursday.
Egypt’s army is expected to make a statement on Thursday in which it will respond to the demands of protests, satellite television said.
Use this thread to discuss the changing conditions in Egypt.
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Good news! However, I heard that Sal Russo and the Tea Party Express are headed there now via a directorate from Glenn Beck to usurp the Muslim Brotherhood and to form a coalition government. 🙂
Christine’s new gig, perhaps?
Newshound, its a deal. Send all the teabaggers to Egypt. Yes, I think I like that.
I am having a hard time finding words to describe my amazement. First of all, i understand that almost 300 people have died in this revolution and any loss of life is bad. That said, this was a mostly peaceful revolution. People wanting freedom, not theocracy or their own dictatorship or whatever Glenn Beck will tell you, took down a very powerful and repressive government all of them wanting to make their lives better. What makes it more incredible is they used modern technology like Twitter, which i usually despise when in the hands of americans, but it was a major key to success.
This has just sent a message to the Muslim world that there is a third option. It isnt just; abusive american puppet, or repressive military theocracy. I wonder who is next. Iran? Saudi Arabia?
From the news reports I’m hearing, the military is forcing Mubark’s resignation. They also made some potentially ominous comments about restoring order in the streets. So while it is wonderful that the Egyptian people are ultimately responsible for this turn of events, the transition to and makeup of the new regime could be dangerous. Hopefully the transition will take the most open and democratic form possible.
Dana is right. The “hard” part will come tonight when the power vacuum becomes reality.
Also, Social Media was a ‘cool’ thing in Egypt, but it had virtually nothing to do with the real fact, that for 30 years, the citizens of Egypt were oppressed by an autocratic leader with the help of a strong military.
The good part is: the military is a ‘civilian’ one. Thus, the military will be very, very cautious in harming or killing its very own, especially in the name of law and order, and of course, a little thing called Democracy.
Btw, SB, you sound like Glenn Beck’s evil twin.
If the Egyptian Army is making the announcement of an appearance by Mubarak, I’d say that the odds of a “power vacuum” are fairly slim.
The Egyptians haven’t won anything, unless you call shuffling the deck chairs a massive victory. The new leader just a couple of hours ago made the statement “Egypt is not ready for democracy”. Yeah, some big change.
not sure how much is being lost in translation… but he doesnt seem to be stepping down. It is also very condescending.
Mubarak is not stepping down. This could get ugly.
Chris Matthews is such an ASS. Plus, he should be forced to wear a DROOL BUCKET, the slobbering son-of-a-bitch!
He’s another guy I wouldn’t mind getting arrested for giving a “sudden sack-attack”.
Depends on your definition of ‘win’.
So what happened? I don’t watch the news.
Mubarak said he’s staying. I think we’ll need to watch tomorrow. The protestors have called for a huge march.
I’m sure Obama is to blame.
“Egypt Wins!”??? is a lot like “Dewey Beats Truman!”
And check out this gem from across the pond. I love the last paragraph. And the article’s headline is priceless.
Isn’t DNI Clapper the same bloke who was like a deer in headlights during an ABC interview with Diane Sawyer and had no clue about a recent terrorist attempt in London? Wow! “Obama might not be to blame,” but his underling sure is a hoot.
http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/nilegardiner/100075628/the-muslim-brotherhood-gets-a-pr-makeover-%E2%80%93from-the-us-director-of-national-intelligence/