I have always thought the timing of the russian revolution was prety hilarious.
Milions would probably not be dead.
I have always thought the timing of the russian revolution was prety hilarious.
Milions would probably not be dead.
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These tickled me in all the right places.
FLASH: Google says has launched service for people in Egypt to send Twitter messages by dialing phone number, no Internet connection needed
Google said the new service allows people to dial a telephone number and leave a voicemail, which is automatically translated into a message on Twitter.
http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/some-weekend-work-that-will-hopefully.html
Damn, that's really fucking cool actually.
So I've been talking to a few of my irl Egyptian friends, who have family in Cairo and the rest of Egypt. Generally speaking, they seem to support the idea of a Mubarak-free Egypt but at the same time they disapprove of the protesters, saying that they are being 'too violent and endangering the lives of innocent bystanders'.
Any thoughts on this apforums?
It seemed to me the protesters were quite cordial :/
@Mr.333:
http://www.cagle.com/news/Egypt11/images/hansson.jpg
I don't get this one….(>_<)!
I think that's Ben Ali falling through the floor and about to crash on top of Mubarak.
Also this cartoon is wonderful.
Aljazeera: Eye witnesses: the number of demonstrators in Altahrir sq. is gradually increasing as they're getting ready for the million man demonstration.
-Nile News: Omar Suleiman has started contacting Egyptian political parties today.
-Bloomberg: Egypt’s Suleiman to Seek Dialogue With Opposition http://bit.ly/dMVwWK Mubarak approves repeating elections in some districts
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Voices from Cairo's Tahrir Square. http://english.aljazeera.net/news/middleeast/2011/02/2011212597913527.html
Egyptians gear for gigantic protest. http://english.aljazeera.net/news/middleeast/2011/01/20111311965695371.html
I'm late for the discussion but I did read up on the protests in Egypt and the Nobel Peace Prize winner being put under house arrest for participating in the protests. Old news I know but I'm still catching up.
This is why Egyptians are fed up: CNN: Torture in #Egypt rampant amid impunity for security forces http://bit.ly/ebnODl #Jan25 <– link talks about the torture
Al Arabiya: Ruling NDP party will hold pro-Mubarak rally today in Ismailiya (125km/75 miles East of Cairo, Population 750,000) <-- LOL
Al Arabiya: 50 Egyptian human rights organisations jointly request Mubarak to step down to avoid bloodshed.
Al Arabiya shows images of Egyptians welcoming back the police "provided they treat the people fairly" http://yfrog.com/gyvgffwj
It is unlikely that the protesters will be able to march to the palace in Heliopolis due to distance as well as the Army & dreaded police.
Mixed group of mutually hostile pro- anti-Mubarak demonstrators on Corniche going to Tahrir. This could get very messy. #Jan25 #Egypt
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This tweet is being sent via phone. The last running ISP [Noor] in #egypt has been shut down.
There is no longer any internet access in #egypt #jan25
There are very unsettling rumors going around. #egypt #jan25
Sorry for the double post.
Gordon Reynolds' first-person account of yesterday's protests (I found this pretty incredible):
[hide]On the south end of the square, a military tank rolled into the crowd. At the top of the tank an officer manned a fire hose that hammered down onto the protesters. But no one moved.
The fire tank had not advanced more than 30 yards before a young Egyptian sprinted up the front of the vehicle and scaled up the side. He proceeded to climb up to the top of the tank, inciting ovations from the crowd. When he reached the top of the tank, the officer manning the hose dropped the nozzle and jumped on the back of the protester. The two men toppled off the vehicle and onto the ground, where the man was taken away by other officers.
The moment they fell to the ground, the front 200 protesters dropped to their knees in unison and began to pray while the rest of the crowd looked into the faces of Egyptians staring at the scene from high above in their apartment windows. "Who will be the next hero?" they chanted as they looked up. Then they burst into a new chant: "Come join us, come join us!"[/hide]
Egypt's interior ministry has warned of zero tolerance for protests today. From the Associated Press:[hide]Riot police deployed across the Egyptian capital on Wednesday in anticipation of fresh anti-government protests a day after thousands demonstrated nationwide to demand an end to President Hosni Mubarak's authoritarian rule of nearly 30 years.
The Interior Ministry said in a statement that police would not tolerate any gatherings, marches or protests Wednesday, suggesting that security forces would immediately resort to force to at the first sign of protesters gathering.
Thousands of policemen in riot gear and backed by armored vehicles could be seen on bridges across the Nile, at major intersections and squares as well as outside key installations like the state TV building and the headquarters of Mubarak's ruling National democratic Party in central Cairo.[/hide]
The Daily News Egypt has dramatic video showing the police crackdown on protesters last night. Tear gas cannisters can be seen and heard being fired. Police officers can be seen hitting demonstrators with batons and in footage. starting at 2m 6s, they can be seen dragging a man along the ground and then kicking him.
Interpol has a warrant for the arrest of the former Tunisian president Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali. … Tunisia wanted to try Ben Ali and his clan for "possessing of (expropriated) property and transferring foreign currency abroad".
If you're wondering why Jack Shenker, reporting from Cairo for the Guardian, has been relatively quiet today, he was arrested and beaten by the police in the early hours of the morning. He was taken in the back of a police van where he used his dictaphone to record some remarkable audio describing what was happening around him and to interview other arrestees. The whole article and audio can be found by clicking on this link.Here's a taste: [hide]In the distance, riot police could be seen advancing from Tahrir. I called the news desk to report that violence was spreading; while I was on the phone the police began to charge, sending me and several hundred protestors running. A short distance away I stopped, believing it safe; a number of ordinarily dressed young men were running in my direction and I assumed them to be protestors also fleeing the police charge behind them. Yet as two of them reached me I was punched by both simultaneously and thrown to the ground, before being hauled back up by the scruff of the neck and dragged towards the police lines.
The men were burly and wore leather jackets – up close I could see they were amin dowla, plain-clothes officers from Egypt's notorious state security service. All attempts I made to tell them in Arabic and English that I was an international journalist were met with more punches and slaps; around me I could make out other isolated protestors also being hauled along, receiving the same treatment.
We were being dragged towards a security building on the edge of the square, just two streets away from my apartment, and as I approached the doorway of the building other security officers took flying kicks and punches at me. I spotted a high-ranking uniformed officer and shouted at him that I was a British journalist. He responded by walking over and punching me twice, saying in Arabic, "Fuck you and fuck Britain".[/hide]
oh gracious.
Hmmm, it seems the more Mubarak fights, the more he gets himself tangled. Pretty soon, even if he did win, he'd have to crush his own country to do so, and perhaps just end up being a king of corpses.
Also, it's 2am, so I'm only half sure of what I'm philosophizing.
Good to see Ben Ali in trouble too.
EDIT: Reads updates about journalists and Twitter
For fuck's sake Mubarak JUST LIE DOWN AND DIE LIKE THE FAGGY CUNT YOU ARE!!
The Associated Press is reporting that 860 protesters have been "rounded up" by police since yesterday. In a report on today's anti-government demonstrations, which took place in defiance of an official ban, police used tear gas and beat protesters to disperse them.
After nightfall today, more than 2,000 demonstrators were marching on a major downtown boulevard along the Nile when dozens of riot police with helmets and shields charged the crowd. It was a scene repeated throughout the day wherever demonstrators tried to gather. The crackdown by authorities brought harsh words from European leaders, who expressed concern and said the events underline the need for democratisation and respect for human and civil rights.
Reports have been coming in about protestors being killed. Looks like the government is cracking down. A lot of the twitter accounts I'm following seem pretty tense. There have also been accusations of the government blocking the mobile phones of activists.
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Al Jazeera: sources: Egyptian political parties are currently in a closed meeting to discuss a reply to Omar Suleiman's offer of dialogue
It's quite brazen of Egyptian political parties to hold a meeting to decided how to respond to the govt. What about youth representatives? (tweet)
-I must give credit to @LeShaque for creating this map of the distance from Tahrir to Heliopolis. Thanks. http://bit.ly/ignFIl
-Al Arabiya: Turkish Prime Minister: "Mubarak must listen to the demands of his people"
-Al Jazeera: Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan "I tell the Egyptian people that democracy is your right"
-Al Jazeera: Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan "I tell Mubarak as a brother none of us will live for ever. We don't want any bloodshed"
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I (me) can see a lot of people right now in Altahrir sq.
at protest. Huge number, over 100,000 ppl. Only concern is that Islamists tryin 2 hijack it. They're in big groups praying everywhere #jan25 <– oh dear.
-Organizers of the demonstration Altahrir sq. announce that of the number of demonstrators is about a Million.
-Al Jazeera reporter: more than a million in Altahrir sq. despite the closing of roads that lead to it.
-Demonstrators are repeating: "Mubarak.. wake up, today is the last day"
-Aljazeera reporter: they cut off phone transmission in Altahrir sq.
Egypt's key ally, Turkey has urged Mubarak to meet the popular demands for change.
Thousands of people have gathered for a good humoured demonstration in the main square in Alexandria, Harriet Sherwood reports. There are lots of tanks and soldiers on the outskirts of the square, but not in the square itself, she says."People feel very much that Mubarak is on his way out. People are saying is that all they want is what we have in the west, which is free and fair elections," she says.
She was told that only 30% of the electorate would support the Muslim Brotherhood.
A group of senior judges have joined the demonstration with a banner which reads: "The Judges and the People are one Hand together" One senior judge made a speech from a loud speaker in which he called for the Minister of the Interior and others to be held accountable and for an end to state of emergency (loud cheer) and for free elections under full judicial supervision.
Live updates from The Guardian here: http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/blog/2011/feb/01/egypt-protests-live-updates
Protestors demands. (1/2) Arabeya.Khaled Yousef reporting: 1.only negotiate once Mubarak gone 2.We Accept Soliman as transitional president.
Protesters demands. Arabeya(2/2)c) Constitutional amendment.. Free elections need to be organized d ) regime members put on trial. #Tahrir
*These are from #Jan25, no corroboration from other sources yet.
-Essam El Erian of the Muslim Brotherhood now to Al Jazeera: "We refuse to talk to Mubarak or Suleiman. We demand a new constitution"
-Essam El Eriyan: "By the power of the people Mubarak & his govt's legitimacy is now finished. The Supreme Judge should assume presidency"
-Essam El Erian to Al Jazeera "A temporary govt must be formed until elections take place. This regime & the parliament have no legitimacy"
-Essam El Erian to Al Jazeera "A Coalition govt will steer the country for the time being. The people have voided the govt's legitimacy"
-Essam El Erian to Al Jazeera "The Supreme Judge of the High Constitutional Court must temporarily assume the duties of the president"
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-Moments ago Aljazeera reported that the army are allowing people to go to Altahrir sq.after they stopped them at Checkpoints.
It's funny how in the german news it's all about
"Because of Egypt, the crude oil price rises."
I mean, yeah, it might be true but this fucking ignorance is making me mad. As usual, people are dying and the only thing that interests the germans is some oil.
I can already hear the peope complaining "Fuck you egypt, how am I supposed to go to work??" mimimimimimiiii
Aljazeera: 250 thousands in 'Alareesh' after being prevented from reaching Cairo
-Al Arabiya: El baradei "Mubarak must leave to avoid bloodshed" "We are already discussing the post-Mubarak era"
-Al Arabiya: El Baradei says that Mubarak must give up power by Friday
Tweet:
-250,000 Suez 500,000 Alexandria 1,000,000 Walk like an Egyptian. Proud. Defiant. Democratic. Free. #Egypt #Jan25 #Feb1
-Protestor in #Tahrir square says " Mubarak may have thick skin but we have sharper nails" #jan25 #Egypt
-Journalist to AJ: there are 250,000 in Suez now of a total population of 600,000 #Egypt #Jan25
-Demos in Mansoura, Dumyat, Damnahour, El Arish, Alexandria, Mina. Tanta & Mahalla + of course CAIRO #egypt #jan25 #mubarak
army has estimated number of protesters at entrance of tahrir at 2 million #jan25
"It certainly feels like close to a million people are crammed into the square," Jack Shenker reports. But he says there is confusion about what they do next. It is quite clear they broken past that fear barrier. But now debates are breaking out everywhere about what to do next. There was a plan to march on the presidential palace – about 10 miles. There are a lot of people who against that because it's too far. And there is also a fear that if they leave the square, riot police will reoccupy it.
There is no one leader; it has been a leaderless movement from the start and it still a leaderless movement here in the square. A huge amount of energy but not much of an outlet at the moment as to where it should be taken next.Hamas has prevented some 20 people from demonstrating in solidarity with the Egyptian protesters, according to Bill van Esveld, from Human Rights Watch researcher in Jerusalem:[hide]Hamas authorities in the Gaza Strip prevented Gazans from demonstrating in solidarity with protesters in Egypt, according to witnesses we talked to. Police arbitrarily arrested six women and threatened to arrest another 20 people who responded to a call on Facebook for a demonstration at the Park of the Unknown Soldier in Gaza City.
An eyewitness told Human Rights Watch that shortly after 2pm on 31 January, plainclothes detectives forced three women demonstrators into a civilian car and drove them away. Others who walked away from the planned demonstration were followed by a police detective on a motorcycle, who demanded that they turn over their ID cards and mobile phones. When they handed over their IDs but refused to surrender their phones, the detective called for support to arrest them, and the demonstrators fled, the witness said.[/hide]
My buddy's interested in your prediction qualities, Zephos. Tell me, do you know much about logistics and cartography?
Al-Jazeera footage of today's protest:
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It's all in Arabic, but it's wonderful to see the protestors really helping to pick up litter.
"Mubarak must leave to avoid bloodshed" Mohamed ElBaradei told the broadcaster al-Arabiya. "We are already discussing the post-Mubarak era," he said, according to Reuters."There can be dialogue but it has to come after the demands of the people are met and the first of those is that President Mubarak leaves," he told the network.
Heard a lot of criticism in Tahrir about Obama's "Egypt envoy." One man: "We want to do this change by ourselves." #jan25 #egypt
Jordan's King Abdullah has dismissed his government and appointed a new prime minister, according to the Associated Press news agency.
Radio Sawa: protests have spilled out of Meydan Tahrir to Abdel Menem Riyad as the Army moved to make room for increasing number of people.
A pretty interesting comment from The Guardian's Middle East expert Brian Whitaker:
Watching the scene in Tahrir Square, it looks almost like a victory celebration. Then I remember that Mubarak is actually still in power. I'm sure there are political moves going on behind the scenes now, but it's not clear where the protests might go from here if Mubarak stays put. They can't just carry on having bigger and bigger demonstrations.
But perhaps we're focusing too much on Tahrir Square. There are things happening in other cities too, plus industrial action. In the end, it may be the shutdown of economic activity as a result of the protests that forces Mubarak out.
Tweet:
-Live stream.http://english.aljazeera.net/watch_now/
-They say there is up to 2 millions around Cairo's Tahrir square.
-The Committees for organizing demonstrations are denying (using microphones) the rumors of Mubarak stepping down.
-Al Jazeera breaking: Police have installed barbed wire around Mubarak's palace in Helipolis. #Jan25
[hide]Jordan's prime minister has been replaced by King Abdullah as the political shockwaves from Egypt continue to revererate across the Arab world. Marouf al-Bakhit was asked to form a new government following the sudden resignation of Samir al-Rifai after weeks of protests by Jordanians calling on the government to step down.
Bakhit, who was prime minister from 2005-2007, also served in the sensitive roles of national security chief and Jordan's ambassador in Israel. As a member of the Al-Abbadi tribe he is considered a loyal member of the country's East Bank elite.
Demonstrators had demanded Rifai's departure in weekend demonstrations, the latest in a series which have been given added impetus by the dramatic events in Egypt and Tunisia. Islamists have been active in the protests but insist they are reformists who are not trying to overthrow the regime[/hide]
Also: International pressure seems to have been cranked up a notch against Hosni Mubarak. Downing Street expressed disappointment in his new cabinet, and Turkish prime minister Tayyip Erdogan said he was postponing a trip to Cairo next week.
Protesters are now starting to march in Alexandria, Human Rights Watch Reports.There is no clear route for the march, so a bit of confusion. The local lawyers association and some judges have joined under a banner stating 'The Law Asssociation says Down, Down with Mubarak.'
EDIT:
It's not just Cairo, there are reports of huge demonstrations in several other Egyptian cities including:
. The Enduring America's live blog cites Al-Jazeera reports of 250,000 demonstrating in Suez and more than 100,000 in Alexandria.
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Al Jazeera reporter: Around two million protesters now in Meydan Tahrir, its surrounding squares, roads & bridges. #Jan25
-Meydan Tahrir now. Split screen from Al Jazeera. Approaching 4pm in Cairo. http://yfrog.com/gy3uakj
-Al Arabiya: Massive protests in Tanta, Kafr El Sheikh & Ismailiya (populations 500,000, 3 million & 750,000 respectively)
-Al Jazeera Arabic: Reports that a pro-Mubarak rally of several hundred are heading towards Meydan Tahrir. #Jan25
found on tumblr
Sources to Aljazeera: about 250 thousands in Almahalah Alkubra calling for the fall of Mubarak.
(Seems other TV channels are broadcasting what's being shown in Aljazeera in a way to support the channel after attempts to intercept and cut the channel broadcast, which are still going on in different satellites)
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They need some leader there. Someone who can decide their moves e.g when do they start moving etc
They need some leader there. Someone who can decide their moves e.g when do they start moving etc
This is a time where legendary leaders could be born.
"The charismatic youngster stood on the barricades, with only his voice he reached the milllion ears around him: "Let's go, follow me to FREEDOM!!!"
A Virtual "March of Millions" in Solidarity with Egyptian Protestors
join and invite others 15-20 members/ sec; 41,664 Attending at time of this edit
-Al Arabiya reporter in Meydan Tahrir "There is a sense of optimism that something positive is going to happen now, their chants are louder"
-Jordan new pointed prime minister Marouf Bakhit: I will consult with the Islamists and the opposition before the formation of the government
-Jordan's king sacks cabinet: Monarch asks ex-army general to form new government in the wake of streets protests… http://aje.me/dUEjQt
-Interesting Radio Sawa (US govt funded network) is interviewing Essam El Erian of the Muslim Brotherhood. (quite a long sound bite too)
-Richard Haass, president of Council on Foreign Relations in Washington, DC: The days of the Egyptian president are numbered
-Sources of Aljazeera: Hundreds of thousands of protesters in the square of commander Ibrahim in Alexandria, demanding the fall of Mubarak
I heard that the minister of finance just quit his position, and promised that workers will get their money. –-need conformation
It literally blows my mind that Mubarak hasn't stepped down yet. There's literally millions of people protesting your contorted sovereignty; step down, you stubborn fuck.
A recent picture of Altahrir sq.
-Al Arabiya breaking: Protesters will remain in Meydan Tahrir until Friday
-national tv now sympathetic, claiming protests in tahrir peaceful and interviewing them. quite a change
-AJ Talk: Telecom Egypt re-run more than one million lines, despite non-payment of bills
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-Egyptian police changes its slogan from "The Police & People at the service of the State" to "The Police at the service of the People"
-@ajtalk: Protesters give #Mubarak a chance to step down till Friday otherwise they'll head to the presidential palace
-@ajtalk: People from all walks of life protesting regardless of Age, Gender or Religion
-@ajtalk: Senator John Kerry asks #Mubarak to step down and make way for a new political structure
@Zoro's:
My buddy's interested in your prediction qualities, Zephos. Tell me, do you know much about logistics and cartography?
Nothing. (nor do I see what map making has to do with anything?)
It's simple keeping abreast of news and history, and using what I learn to see trends and patterns. The OP predictions are pretty amateur.
I don't think it's very hard to look at what caused Tunisia and Egypt and apply it to the other countries.
And you see rich stable ones and go "not likely", and poverty stricken sphincters like Yemen and go "yeah probably".
-Al Arabiya: Mubarak likely to address nation tonight.
-Al Arabiya breaking: Vice President Omar Suleiman's office starts contacting opposition parties at Meydan Tahrir
-AJ Talk: Egyptian President Hosni #Mubarak to give speech on Tuesday, vice president has started meetings with other parties
-"Omar Suleiman is a shrewd character, his strategy will be to contact the opposition separately to break their ranks" from @ThamerSalman
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Tweet: Regarding Mubarak's address to the nation. My friend says he only appears late at night because his audience is in 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Edit:
-BREAKING Al Arabiya: Reports that Mubarak will announce tonight that he will not run again for presidency
-BREAKING Al Arabiya: Reports also state that Mubarak will pledge to meet the demands of the opposition parties within "a specific timeframe"
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-People are now shouting: "The people wants the fall of the regime". You can hear it loud and clear.
Egypt prime minister Ahmed Shafiq is live right now on Alhiat TV.
-Egypt's Prime Minister "I am here (at the studio) for a debate aren't I? We want dialogue with others. Tell me when & I will come to debate"
-Egypt's Prime Minister Ahmed Shafik "I am ready to debate with the youth anytime."
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-Demo in Manchester in solidarity with #Egypt
-AJE: People at Tahrir Square carrying banners, "Dear Tourists, please do not leave. We will protect you." #jan25
-Update 1:50 p.m. ET: NBC News says it has confirmed that President Hosni Mubarak will address the nation tonight and will offer an unspecified "good solution."
-BREAKING Al Arabiya: Reports that Mubarak will announce tonight that he will not run again for presidency
Getting warmer Hosni.
-AJE: People at Tahrir Square carrying banners, "Dear Tourists, please do not leave. We will protect you." #jan25
wow, this is so sweet.
-Update 1:50 p.m. ET: NBC News says it has confirmed that President Hosni Mubarak will address the nation tonight and will offer an unspecified "good solution."
Why do I read this and think of something like this:
Hosni: From this day forth…..Thursday will be taco day!
Hosni is immediately overrun
Protester from Tahrir: we're organising a football tournament to take part here over the next few days. –I heard this and couldn't stop laughing.
She said: we're enjoying ourselves here, he is the one suffering.
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-@ajtalk: "ارØÙ„ بقي .. إيدي وجعتني" http://bit.ly/efwDB7. It says: "Leave already, my hand hurts"
-AJ Talk: #Israel shocked by Obama's "betrayal" of #Mubarak
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-Just out: New York Times: Obama Urges Mubarak Not to Run Again http://nyti.ms/eA6P2Z
-NYT: "The message (not to run again) was conveyed to Mr. Mubarak by Frank G. Wisner, a seasoned former diplomat with deep ties to Egypt"
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-Every time a helicopter passes over #Tahrir People cheer and chant Take HIM with you #Jan25 #Egypt #Mubarak
Aljazeera: Google says the marketing manager in Egypt, Wael Ghoneim has been missing since last Thursday
A guy write his expectations on Mubarak's soon speech: "I understand you, but I'm not going to say it".
Jordan and Yemen, you're next in line. Come on up.
Mubarak is adamant of staying on power to next elections atleast (fall 2011), where he propably trys to nominate his son as next president…
That guy dont respect egyptian people a bit, he is so used of stomping their rights for 30 years that he does not have a grip anymore.
I just hope he gets kicked out of Egypt permanently... he probly is busy emptying national treasury to secure luxuary life but he is not giving up on power before its absolutely necessary...
I'm going off now. Mubarak will do his "anticipated" speech soon.
Here is Aljazeera live stream. http://english.aljazeera.net/watch_now/
Also Reuters has a live stream for the speech. http://live.reuters.com/UK/Event/Unrest_in_Egypt
Here Goes!Lets see what muby says popcorn
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12307698
lol at the beginning already.
edit: SO stubborn. but alhamdoulilah this is better than nothing hopefully he honors his promise.Wonder what the reactions will be now will this be enough or is the party still on
lol @ the egyptians' reactions everyone's like Bitch please. pack your shit & gtfo now
gosh living through pricelss times
What a troll, Mubarak. Nice going.
Well, at least he's stepping down, even though he's waiting until September for new elections.
@Hosni:
I am speaking to you at this important time. These protests have turned from a freedom of expression to unfortunate events. There has been destruction, and burning, looting, and ransacking. We live in bad days, there is fear amongst Egyptian and concern. They fear for tomorrow and their future. These events make us people and govt to come together, under new circumstances. We people must stand against these issues with the state. I have issued orders to a new govt and the new Vice President to purse discussions for reform, but there are parties that refused this offer, without concern for the delicate time we are in. I am addressing the farmers, women and men, everyone in Egypt, I did not seek this position. Everyone knows my sacrifices. My priority now is for a peaceful transfer of power to whoever the people choose in the election. I tell you in all truth, I was not going to run for re election. But I will work so that your demands are met until then. I will ask the parliament to review articles 76 and 77 to allow others to run for presidency. We will make sure that other political parties are involved in these talks. We will seek economic and political reform. I will also ask the police to always mind the people's rights and their duties. We will also follow pursue those accused of corruption. My dear citizens, Egypt will come out of this a stronger country. Citizens will be more aware of there rights. Husni Mubarak who addresses you today is proud of his years of service. I have fought for this coutry. History will judge me and my legacy. Proud Egypt will always be strong, we must assure that. May God protect this country and its people.
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Basically, Mubarak will stay so that he can ensure that the NDP wins the next elections maybe with 75% (not 99% like in November 2010). They may sacrifice Ahmed Ezz, the corrupt NDP thug, but not the man behind him, Mubarak's sons Gamal (or Alaa, extremely wealthy). If the Egyptian protesters buy this BS speech & its empty promises it will be very sad indeed. #Jan25