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Riots erupt in Egypt as protesters demand end to Mubarak regime

Than you are not a fan of freedom being achieved through non-violent means? Whatever the path the Egyptians choose to take, it is inspiring to see people stand together for a non-violent revolution! :sun

I am. I'm just not seeing it, yet.
 
Yes, and we can all rest easier that now, on this very special day, everyone will live happily forever after. Peace in our time, at last!

Niiiiice!...........
 
I am. I'm just not seeing it, yet.


I thought everyone had seen it by now ~

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and the battles just begun.....i am very afraid for the people and what tomorrow will bring.

my thoughts and solidarity are with the people of Egypt. mubarak has left them no other choice. it's not mubarak’s Egypt anymore, and regardless of what happens, it will never be again.
 
Almost all revolutions go through several phases. Sometimes the forces of the old order attempt to ease out the ancien regime in the hope of heading off true revolution at the pass. I think this might be what is happening in Egypt. It reminds me of the old Russian order attempting to use Alexander Kerensky in the first phase of the Russian Revolution. Too late. The next phase of the Russian Revolution saw Vladimir Lenin and the Bolsheviks show up.
 
I'm not seeing the freedom. Could you be so kind as to point it out to me?

As I said, "Whatever the path the Egyptians choose to take, it is inspiring to see people stand together for a non-violent revolution!"

Don't forget, this is an Egyptian revolution, not an American revolution
 
As I said, "Whatever the path the Egyptians choose to take, it is inspiring to see people stand together for a non-violent revolution!"

Don't forget, this is an Egyptian revolution, not an American revolution

The question is how long will it stay non-violent?
 
The question is how long will it stay non-violent?

Just to have accomplished what they already have through non-violence is damn impressive! :sun
 
Just to have accomplished what they already have through non-violence is damn impressive! :sun

What havee they, "accomplished"? Mubarack said, this afternoon, that he isn't going anywhere and anyone outside of Egypt with an opinion can kiss is ass.
 
What havee they, "accomplished"? Mubarack said, this afternoon, that he isn't going anywhere and anyone outside of Egypt with an opinion can kiss is ass.

In an act of defiance they've stood up in mass to a dictator and his army and taken their non-violent message to Mubarak and the world that they demand freedom!
 
Looks like they lost out, because Mubarack said he isn't going anywhere.

What now?

As I have said a couple times now at least, it is the spirit of a people that stood up in mass in a non-violent protest to a dictator to demand their freedom. That act, in and of itself, regardless of outcome, is inspiring to those of us that love freedom.

Why are you so down on people demanding freedom?
 
As I have said a couple times now at least, it is the spirit of a people that stood up in mass in a non-violent protest to a dictator to demand their freedom. That act, in and of itself, regardless of outcome, is inspiring to those of us that love freedom.

Why are you so down on people demanding freedom?


Freedom is a wonderful thing. The Iraqi people can vouch for that.
 
Freedom is a wonderful thing. The Iraqi people can vouch for that.

Bring it up in a thread about Iraq and I will discuss that. In the meantime, you have anything on-topic to add to the discussion?

Are you for the freedom the Egyptians are demanding, or not?
 
and the battles just begun.....i am very afraid for the people and what tomorrow will bring.

my thoughts and solidarity are with the people of Egypt. mubarak has left them no other choice. it's not mubarak’s Egypt anymore, and regardless of what happens, it will never be again.

I'm not convinced of that. The Egyptian ambassador spoke on CNN trying to "clarify" this power transfer. He was very clear that all powers had been transferred to the VP. However, when Blitzer asked if the power could be transferred back since Mubarak is still the legal president of Egypt, the ambassador refused to answer and changed the subject.

We could be seeing some manipulation here, a psyche job to make the crowds disperse, followed by some other created crisis which only Mubarak can "constitutionally" resolve, ergo the VP transfers all powers right back to him. Meanwhile, iron barricades have cordoned off Liberation Square so the furious populace can no longer gather there.

One way or another, tomorrow will be a big day for Egypt.
 
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Bring it up in a thread about Iraq and I will discuss that. In the meantime, you have anything on-topic to add to the discussion?

Are you for the freedom the Egyptians are demanding, or not?

I can't recall a time when freedom has been won without violence.
 
As I have said a couple times now at least, it is the spirit of a people that stood up in mass in a non-violent protest to a dictator to demand their freedom. That act, in and of itself, regardless of outcome, is inspiring to those of us that love freedom.

Why are you so down on people demanding freedom?


Freedom? you still think that this is about freedom for Egypt? HA! This is Islamic revolution better known as caliphate. If you believe that this is about freedom for these people than you are displaying the same niavety that the head of Intel for Obama displayed today in front of the intel committee....What a clueless buffoon that guy is.


j-mac
 
Freedom? you still think that this is about freedom for Egypt? HA! This is Islamic revolution better known as caliphate. If you believe that this is about freedom for these people than you are displaying the same niavety that the head of Intel for Obama displayed today in front of the intel committee....What a clueless buffoon that guy is.


j-mac

This is an Egyptian revolution, it has nothing to do with the fears of Americans.
 
This is an Egyptian revolution, it has nothing to do with the fears of Americans.

Sure it does. Aren't we all connected in todays global world? That's what you libs keep telling us.


j-mac
 
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