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Egypt's Mubarak resigns as leader

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The BBC is reporting that Vice-President Suleiman has announced that Mubarak is stepping down as President of Egypt.

Breaking news story can be found here:

BBC News - Egypt unrest
 
Full statement from Vice-President Suleiman: "In the name of God the merciful, the compassionate, citizens, during these very difficult circumstances Egypt is going through, President Hosni Mubarak has decided to step down from the office of president of the republic and has charged the high council of the armed forces to administer the affairs of the country. May God help everybody."
 
And now we are at the crossroads. Will Egypt become a free democratic country or it will become a new Iran. Only time will tell. The Egyptian people are in my prayers.
 
Let's hope this doesn't further destabilize the country...
 
It will be interesting to see how the transition following President Mubarak's resignation is carried out. A lot of work will be required if Egypt is to evolve toward sustainable democratic governance. While I don't believe the near-term risk of a theocratic or Islamic government is very high, I do believe the greater danger is that early democratic progress could erode and then give way to more illiberal rule, particularly if a more democratic government proves unable to deliver significant positive outcomes.
 
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Mods: I know the title of this thread doesn't match a news story, but it was breaking so fast I couldn't find a complete story to quote.

The BBC now has a story titled "Egypt's Mubarak resigns as leader" at BBC News - Home

Feel free to change the thread title.
 
Gill said:
Mods: I know the title of this thread doesn't match a news story, but it was breaking so fast I couldn't find a complete story to quote.

The BBC now has a story titled "Egypt's Mubarak resigns as leader" at BBC News - Home

Feel free to change the thread title.
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No problem. The thread title was adjusted.
 
I hope that this is not a military coup. On the other hand, my boyfriend reminded me that MANY of the key leaders in the Egyptian army were trained in the U.S. and have close relationships with U.S. military personnel. The army is promising that free and fair elections will be held.

I hope the best for the people of Egypt, and that they may have the freedom they so desire.
 
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CONGRATULATIONS EGYPT!!

And well deserved it is :)
 
Also, does this remind anyone of the day when the wall between East and West Germany finally came down? That was messy, scary, unpredictable, and glorious, as well.
 
Catz Part Deux said:
Also, does this remind anyone of the day when the wall between East and West Germany finally came down? That was messy, scary, unpredictable, and glorious, as well.
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It's exactly what I was thinking of. I just hope this elation evolves into a truly democratic nation...

And let us not forget that this really began in Tunisia. I hope for democracy there as well.
 
I think I will have to drink heavily this evening to celebrate Egypt's joy.
 
Today is the first step in what will be a long, hard journey.
 
Catz Part Deux said:
I hope that this is not a military coup. On the other hand, my boyfriend reminded me that MANY of the key leaders in the Egyptian army were trained in the U.S. and have close relationships with U.S. military personnel. The army is promising that free and fair elections will be held.

I hope the best for the people of Egypt, and that they may have the freedom they so desire.
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It ain't far from it.

Middle East channel Al Arabiya reports that the Higher Military Council, which has taken control from Hosni Mubarak, will fire Mubarak's Cabinet, suspend both houses of Parliament and rule with the head of the supreme constitutional court.

World Blog - Report: Council to suspend Parliament, fire Cabinet
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Catz Part Deux said:
For now. Wasn't a huge concern of many hardline conservatives that mayhem might descend on Egypt? Well, now it won't. See? You can even try being happy.
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I don't know about you, but my idea of a, "step toward democracy", isn't to void the constitution and disband the parliament.
 
apdst said:
I don't know about you, but my idea of a, "step toward democracy", isn't to void the constitution and disband the parliament.
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If you have to start from scratch, you may have to start from scratch.
 
apdst said:
I don't know about you, but my idea of a, "step toward democracy", isn't to void the constitution and disband the parliament.
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how good is that now voided constitution if it effectively prohibits democracy from emerging


but tell us, what actions should have been implemented instead
 
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i really, really hope the new leaders will listen to the people.
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I'm sure Egypt will only improve.
The youth wish for democracy and liberty, they will protest again if they do not receive it.

I hope the Egyptian military takes a similar role as that of Turkey's Army. The Guardians of the Secular State
 
justabubba said:
how good is that now voided constitution if it effectively prohibits democracy from emerging
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How do you know the Egyptian constitution prohibited democracy?

but tell us, what actions should have been implemented instead
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The army taking total control, voiding the constitution and disbanding the parliament probably isn't what I would choose.

I'm blown away that Leftists are excited about the army taking total control of the government.
 
apdst said:
The army taking total control, voiding the constitution and disbanding the parliament probably isn't what I would choose.
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So you have no suggestions but whining? k. :roll:
 
apdst said:
How do you know the Egyptian constitution prohibited democracy?
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we see it has not made its appearance in the past 30 years
in what time span do you project democracy would have been able to take root under the existing constitution - one which has allowed a continuous state of emergency for over 20 years

The army taking total control, voiding the constitution and disbanding the parliament probably isn't what I would choose.

I'm blown away that Leftists are excited about the army taking total control of the government.
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our military has a long established relationship with its egyptian counterparts
the egyptian army played the role of referee in this uprising. it certainly had the means to quash the rebellion had it sought to do so to preserve the old order
there is effectively a one party system now in place. this will provide an opportunity for new parties to form for truly representative government to evolve
 
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