Guy on MSNBC said that Barack Obama inspired this by persevering in America and becoming president. Or something like that. What a clown.A people's Revolution
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Guy on MSNBC said that Barack Obama inspired this by persevering in America and becoming president. Or something like that. What a clown.Fantastic!! So happy for all of Egypt and everyone who wanted this!!
A beautiful day. I hope Egypt manages to become the democracy the people want.
What about Syria?
Congratulations to the Egyptian people
They also need sorting.
I can't see the Emirates, or places like Qatar being toppled. The people are just too comfortable.
Key factor in all of this. If the price of essentials had been contained, and unemployment a bit lower, this simply would not have happened in Egypt today.
EDIT: Reports that the Swiss have frozen accounts....that's not cool
Good. He has 75 billion dollars.
Just heard the news, I'm delighted for Avatar and all of Egypt
Let's hope the people get real democracy, and not the Iranian, US-Iraqi type.
BUT it's not over yet, I'm still concerned there may be a pro-Mubarak contingency within the military high ranks.
Let's hope the people get real democracy, and not the Iranian, US-Iraqi type.
BUT it's not over yet, I'm still concerned there may be a pro-Mubarak contingency within the military high ranks.
EDIT: Reports that the Swiss have frozen accounts....that's not cool
As long as they return the money to the state why would it be wrong?
Or am I naive?
I'm thinking along the same lines. As long as the money is returned right?
Great news, good riddance Mubarak. Congratulations to Avatar and your compatriots.
Depends who the money belongs too.EDIT: Reports that the Swiss have frozen accounts....that's not cool
Nevertheless, I'm sure he will have had the foresight to transfer enough money to a safe and accessible place. Just as he will have safely organised his mode of exit and the location of his exile.
I was joking around...
Someone mentioned, sure Hosni no longer has power, but at least he has all his ill-gotten wealth, so I was commiserating with Hosni on the possibility of some of that being taken away from him and his family.
HAPPY DAY ONE BIRTHDAY TO EGYPT
so thast where all our aid money went?
good call. talk about a dynasty...
might be awkward for us if they end up buying us.
With 70 billion burning a hole in his pocket, we could become Mubarak FC in no time.
**gulp**
Next up, Canada.
I hope Dr. Dwayne would agree.
I hope Dr. Dwayne would agree.
might be awkward for us if they end up buying us.
We now have experience in this coup lark (Avatar).
I always wanted United owned by fans.
For Avatar and his people...
Another Nobel price for Obama then. Well done.
Avatar could become our President or summat...
first order of duty...bring Ronaldo back.
Truth is the State Dept./ Hillary was going one direction, in trying to get Mubarak to stay... Leon Panetta head of the CIA was working with our generals and the Egyptian military on a 'soft' military coup. ... A staffer in the White House that called Hillary a 'monster' must have won over President Obama to favor Leon Panetta's route.
Thank God... cooler heads prevail.
So the Egyptians have toppled the President who has been replaced by a military committee - they are going to have to be on guard to prevent history repeating itself.
Wael Ghonim interviewed on MSNBC...
When asked, 'What are you doing to do, now?'... he replied, 'I'm going to the Jersey Shore, BITCHES!!!!'
When asked, 'What are you doing to do, now?'... he replied, 'I'm going to the Jersey Shore, BITCHES!!!!'
Obama: "The US will continue to be a friend and partner to all the people of Egypt. We stand ready to provide whatever assistance is asked for"
Oh do feck off Obama you charlatan, some friend you were over these few weeks.
If him and his Washington cronies had any dignity left then they'd do well to shut up instead of shamelessly trying to score brownie points off the Egyptians, a people who's suffering they themselves facilitated for 30 years.
Put away the hollywood speeches and crocodile tears and let the Egyptians have their moment.
Oh do feck off Obama you charlatan, some friend you were over these few weeks.
If him and his Washington cronies had any dignity left then they'd do well to shut up instead of shamelessly trying to score brownie points off the Egyptians, a people who's suffering they themselves facilitated for 30 years.
Put away the hollywood speeches and crocodile tears and let the Egyptians have their moment.
I really think the USA were in a difficult position. It's difficult to speak either way just in case the demonstrations failed. In diplomatic language I thought they made their preference quite clear.
Can't feel my legs..walked like 50 KMs today..not kiddin
Thank u all. am speechless
Thank u all. am speechless
Can't feel my legs..walked like 50 KMs today..not kiddin
Thank u all. am speechless
Congratualtions, but the tough part is still ahead I feel.
I can accept that the US had their own strategic incentives when it came to backing Mubarak/Suleiman, but it was just borderline insulting that he saw it necessary to give another one of his typical, master rhetorician speeches, quoting MLK, and spouting whatever freedom malarchy he can romanticise.
Truth is if he gave that speech a few weeks ago he just might have saved a few hundred lives..and his country's dignity - especially considering how 82% of them had supported the protesters' cause. Therefore he should have done the dignified thing and kept his mouth shut, this is not his revolution, nor did he ever support it.
Can't feel my legs..walked like 50 KMs today..not kiddin
Thank u all. am speechless
2alf mabrouk Avatar, I'm delighted for you !!
definitely..but at least we stopped the wrong route we've been taking for decades/centuries?
yes..it's that big..never did Egyptians revolt to kick a leader...only against foreign occupation
That's a huge achievement in anyone's standards.
However, the current euphoria could turn into a nightmare because naturally people are buoyed by their achievements and could soon be disillusioned when they realize throwing Mubarak does not translate to an and to unemployment, poverty or lack of civil rights and equality.
I still feel a bit uneasy that power is in the hands of the military, many of which hold close links with Mubarak and Washington. I really do hope they put some sort of transparent timetable in place, and meanwhile bring some representative councils into the picture asap.
Mabrouk Avatar, ou mabrouk lal kell el cha3eb el Masri!
Onwards and upwards.
Onwards and upwards.
I usually try to push back against the "Americans are ignorant" stereotype, but even today, 82% of the people in this country can't formulate two sentences that'd coherently and accurately describe what's happening in Egypt right now. Meanwhile, a few weeks ago it was not remotely clear that anything like what has happened since would happen.
To say that he should've publicly denounced Mubarak then is almost as idiotic as your claim that he's somehow taking credit for the revolution today.
RedKaos, not everything's about the USA. Most world leaders have made a statement today, if you don't want to hear what the US has to say then don't listen to them.