Oh don't say that because im sure it could be alot worse. Anyways yeah its really bad over there. They not only shut off the internet but also the cell phones. All the poeple have no communication with the outside world. I also heard that the rioters respect the army that are trying to keep control. However they hate the police becuase thts how the president has so much power. I think things are going to get worse before they get better. I think the some countries should send some troops to help out...but that might end up in a war so nevermind.
Right now, which ever side the Army sides with will have a significant advantage. That being said, its not looking to good for the good ole President. Coupled with teh fact that the tear gas canisters say 'Made in the USA', this could easily turn into a huge PR disaster for the US.
i think if america gets involved i think it will escalate into something even bigger, just like all these shootings and "terrorist" attacks that have been going on ever since the tragedy in tucson. thats just what i think would happen, theres a bunch of crazy sh** going on right now, to tell you the truth i think its pretty scary.
I'm glad. Egypt needs a new government. Egypt could be as prosperous as Turkey if they wanted to, perhaps even more. Their president/dictator has been pretty lenient with everything. He said he will give up power soon. I just hope that it is replaced with an actual democracy.
I'm not too sure about anyone else here, but if you've taken a class about recent Middle Eastern history, the situation in Cairo is an exact parallel to the Iranian Revolution in 1979. People have compared it to Tienanmen Square (I did, at least in the beginning), but I think it has much more in common with the Iranian Revolution:
A leader supported by the U.S. that suppresses the people. Check. Revolution begins, calling for democracy. Check. Claim that the movement is and will remain moderate. Check. Now if it continues to go this way... then, just like Iran, an extremist nation will appear.
Hopefully, history does not repeat itself, but it sure looks like it will.
Side note: According to my dad who watches Glenn Beck, he did a show about this today. Whatever, he's a right-wing extremist, but one cannot deny the parallels between these two events in Middle Eastern history.
The 'leader' of the Egyptial Rebellion (I think his name is Bareydea or something like that) is a puppet. We have the Islamic Brotherhood handing out food and other nessecities, and there operating openly in the street. The Brotherhood is gaining the support of the people, which could easily carry them to the top.
And whats worse, is this is happened in Tunisia, is happening in Yemen, is happening in Jordan, is happening in Moroco. The ENTIRE Middle East is engulfed with revolution. What will happen with those other Islamic Fundalmentalist groups start up, in the UK for example? The UK already has its own riots...
I personally think the US is smart to back up the current regime. Granted, its not ideal, but the possible outcomes of supporting the revolutionaries is worse. The US doesn't need more 'Irans'.
Sorry about Double Post, but I was looking at the ER Groups on Facebook and Twitter, and here are some comments:
(Names removed for privacy)
A.H.: S.O.S msg frm my contacts in Egypt: SHARP-SHOOTERS will be active 2morrow at the MARCH!! (source=a police commander+familymembr by phone). Also they will try to cut off all phones , internet again. Stay safe PLEASE!
C.R.: down with Zion!!! i hope this event can bring people around the world no matter what religion or race together to bring down the greedy corrupt people who run this world!! israel is much to blame and so is the american goverment. i am american and i am really upset. most american people are good people but it is time that they WAKE UP!!
S.S.: Its time for the people to take back what we ones lost, the revolustion in egyt might cost our blod, still we have to do this for our children, our right, our freedom and most important of all, our dignity!
I rather die stnding up then living the rest of my life on my knees.
These are the comments that stood out to me. The vast majority were along the lines of:
"Fight, Egypt! And take back the freedoms that are yours!"
Then there were those who believe they can speak for everybody:
"Stay Strong, my Egyptian Brothers. All of us in (insert country here) support you, and we all fight for you back home!"
And the rather scary ones:
"I hope one happens in the US."
"We must push out the west and pigs who support Mubarek."
"Down with Israel! Down with America! I am a proud Arab, and its the Tunisians and Egyptians who make me proud to be an Arab!"
There was a wide usage of the exclamation points. By the way, has anyone seen the Egyptian Revolution/Into the Fire video?
El-Baradei isn't the clear leader of these protests. He didn't even start them in the first place. To be pessimistic, I'm going to expect the Muslim Brotherhood to emerge from the shadows and take power. Much like the Iranian Revolution that threw out the Shah. Though really, Egypt doesn't have a figure akin to Ayatollah Khomeini. Wherever this leads to, I'm personally hoping that everything goes smoothly. We could see the loss of an important US ally in the middle east.
These days, Twitter and Facebook are perfect ways to start demonstrations.
Yeah what Maverick said about the last few kinda scare me.
[quote]And the rather scary ones: "I hope one happens in the US." "We must push out the west and pigs who support Mubarek." "Down with Israel! Down with America! I am a proud Arab, and its the Tunisians and Egyptians who make me proud to be an Arab!" There was a wide usage of the exclamation points. By the way, has anyone seen the Egyptian Revolution/Into the Fire video?
The power vacuum is what worries us all. I'm fine with Mubarak being forced to step down. People in Egypt deserve a say as to who they want to lead their country.
Well this is actually something very interesting. You see the Egyptian Protests have now begun to spark protests in other Middle Eastern countries. CBC, is Jordan who is demanding their King curve his influence and abolish his government and replace them with more liberally minded politicians.
