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Re: Unrest in Egypt
Some of the reports from @jan25voices (LPC=Live Phone Call)
Some of the reports from @jan25voices (LPC=Live Phone Call)
Handyman
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Re: Unrest in Egypt
Yup...with the amount of people still protesting despite the curfew, with the news still getting out despite the internet shutdown there is no way this ends well for him.
And I am sorry but the U.S. should be 100% behind the people on this. Is there a possibility it could lead to a bad leader, of course. But this is people fighting for their rights as citizens, looking for liberty. I always thought that was what this country stood for, not hedging our bets in the hopes that whoever wins likes us.
When did we become the kid with self-esteem issues just looking for anyone who will be our friend?
Mubarak may have been an ally but he has no right to rule for life and if the people want him out so be it. Let the Egyptians decide what kind of government they want, that is what they are asking and Americans and our President should be applauding that openly and LOUDLY!
Yup...with the amount of people still protesting despite the curfew, with the news still getting out despite the internet shutdown there is no way this ends well for him.
And I am sorry but the U.S. should be 100% behind the people on this. Is there a possibility it could lead to a bad leader, of course. But this is people fighting for their rights as citizens, looking for liberty. I always thought that was what this country stood for, not hedging our bets in the hopes that whoever wins likes us.
When did we become the kid with self-esteem issues just looking for anyone who will be our friend? Mubarak may have been an ally but he has no right to rule for life and if the people want him out so be it. Let the Egyptians decide what kind of government they want, that is what they are asking and Americans and our President should be applauding that openly and LOUDLY!
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Re: Unrest in Egypt
"If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor" Desmond Tutu
Yup...with the amount of people still protesting despite the curfew, with the news still getting out despite the internet shutdown there is no way this ends well for him.
And I am sorry but the U.S. should be 100% behind the people on this. Is there a possibility it could lead to a bad leader, of course. But this is people fighting for their rights as citizens, looking for liberty. I always thought that was what this country stood for, not hedging our bets in the hopes that whoever wins likes us.
Mubarak may have been an ally but he has no right to rule for life and if the people want him out so be it. Let the Egyptians decide what kind of government they want, that is what they are asking and Americans and our President should be applauding that openly and LOUDLY!
"If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor" Desmond Tutu
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Re: Unrest in Egypt
LPC: Now. What is described as heavy automatic fire at Mubarak residence.
LPC: Now. What is described as heavy automatic fire at Mubarak residence.
bronconick
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Re: Unrest in Egypt
Playing both sides of the street, woo!
Good way to get hit by traffic.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/wor...acking-for-rebel-leaders-behind-uprising.html
Playing both sides of the street, woo!
Good way to get hit by traffic.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/wor...acking-for-rebel-leaders-behind-uprising.html
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Re: Unrest in Egypt
I have no evidence of this, but my guess is these "looters" are government thugs out to give the protesters a bad name. A bigger problem is if these thugs start attacking the military leaving them no choice but to open fire.
Looters got into the museum...destroyed cabinets of artifacts and a few mummies...that makes sad
I am glad I saw it all last year before this
I have no evidence of this, but my guess is these "looters" are government thugs out to give the protesters a bad name. A bigger problem is if these thugs start attacking the military leaving them no choice but to open fire.
Foxton
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Re: Unrest in Egypt
The real question would be when hasn't America and any other nation ever not backed factions that would benefit them the most?And I am sorry but the U.S. should be 100% behind the people on this. Is there a possibility it could lead to a bad leader, of course. But this is people fighting for their rights as citizens, looking for liberty. I always thought that was what this country stood for, not hedging our bets in the hopes that whoever wins likes us.
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Re: Unrest in Egypt
Listening to AJ and reading the Jan25voices it becomes apparent what the government's plan is...
Send in thugs (plainclothes police?) to loot, spread fear among the protesters that their property will be looted (maybe that their family is in danger) and the protesters go home to protect them. The sea of people winnows and becomes much more manageable.
Listening to AJ and reading the Jan25voices it becomes apparent what the government's plan is...
Send in thugs (plainclothes police?) to loot, spread fear among the protesters that their property will be looted (maybe that their family is in danger) and the protesters go home to protect them. The sea of people winnows and becomes much more manageable.
Handyman
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bronconick
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Re: Unrest in Egypt
I'm pretty sure the United States used up all her revolutionary luck when Washington turned down the oppurtunity to become King George I of America.
Therefore, we're never a fan of them.
I know but I was trying to be less cynical
I'm pretty sure the United States used up all her revolutionary luck when Washington turned down the oppurtunity to become King George I of America.
Therefore, we're never a fan of them.
Looters got into the museum...destroyed cabinets of artifacts and a few mummies...that makes sad
I am glad I saw it all last year before this
I thought they had a bunch of youths surrounding the museum to protect it?
leswp1
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Re: Unrest in Egypt
Today. Yesterday they weren't successful in protecting according to AJ
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Re: Unrest in Egypt
They were protecting it with a human chain last night; today the military is guarding it.
AJ is confirming that these "thugs" have government-issued weapons and are attacking in the suburbs.
They were protecting it with a human chain last night; today the military is guarding it.
AJ is confirming that these "thugs" have government-issued weapons and are attacking in the suburbs.
Handyman
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Re: Unrest in Egypt
The video they showed about twenty minutes ago (from earlier today) told it all. A military guy was on a megaphone in the middle of the protests pleading with people to obey the curfew so they can stop the "thugs" since they have no idea who is good and who is bad. He went so far as to say if the people can do that he will take off his uniform and fight along side them.
This is going to be a complete coup...get your guillotine ready because Mubarak must be the Egyptian word for Louis
The video they showed about twenty minutes ago (from earlier today) told it all. A military guy was on a megaphone in the middle of the protests pleading with people to obey the curfew so they can stop the "thugs" since they have no idea who is good and who is bad. He went so far as to say if the people can do that he will take off his uniform and fight along side them.
This is going to be a complete coup...get your guillotine ready because Mubarak must be the Egyptian word for Louis