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18 days in the streets and they've won their democracy.

Congratulations to the people of Egypt...

Extraordinary stuff...

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from yesterday

Thank God we had GWB outa there, would have invaded Sicily by now over this.

TwinTownBisonFan wrote:18 days in the streets and they've won their democracy.

Congratulations to the people of Egypt...

Their democracy? That is still yet to be determined.
Just glad power was handed to the military. There is still a long journey ahead for the Egyptians.

It's funny to see all these people that think that there is now a huge success and the mission is accomplished in Egypt. One of my most liberal friends posted on facebook "Way to go Egypt, your mission is accomplished". I reminded her of Bush's mission accomplished and how often she uses that as "ammo". I got told to fuck off.

Now the fun/chaos begins. The real question is will the next 12-24 months be any better or far worse than what it is today in Egypt??

From the get go I was certainly for people being able to determine their lot in life, so kudos to the Egyptians for being able to toss aside the restrictive regime they had.

However, victory is only fleeting - it's kinda like that Farside cartoon where the goldfish are all assembled on the table outside of their bowl while inside the bowl the little decorative house is on fire - the one goldfish says "well, the good news is we all got out safely. Of course, now we're equally screwed...". The Egyptians have their freedom from a represive regime. But they're going to still have severe economic stagnation and little hope for anything different in the years ahead. Congrats to the Egyptians - now the hard work starts.

Wedgebuster wrote:Thank God we had GWB outa there, would have invaded Sicily by now over this.

You're so cute.

I just saw on CNN where the protestors were being sustained the last few days by Kentucky Fried Chicken delivered to the main square there, whatever it's called.

KFC: The Food That Fueled The Revolution!

93henfan wrote:I just saw on CNN where the protestors were being sustained the last few days by Kentucky Fried Chicken delivered to the main square there, whatever it's called.

KFC: The Food That Fueled The Revolution!

The beginnings of a corporate insurection. Guess we know who's really taking over.

93henfan wrote:I just saw on CNN where the protestors were being sustained the last few days by Kentucky Fried Chicken delivered to the main square there, whatever it's called.

KFC: The Food That Fueled The Revolution!

I heard the fried it in pork fat.

Egyptians seeking liberty oust dictator without US military action, oil prices falling, economy recovering, unemployment rates falling, no double dip on the horizon, damn!

Lots of disappointment out there, plenty to go around.

Damn!

TwinTownBisonFan wrote:18 days in the streets and they've won their democracy.

Congratulations to the people of Egypt...

And a few years ago you libs were saying how foolish GWB and the neocons were for suggesting there could be democracy in the Middle East.

TwinTownBisonFan wrote:18 days in the streets and they've won their democracy.

Congratulations to the people of Egypt...

They haven't won sheet yet. Let's see where the military goes with this first.

BDKJMU wrote:

TwinTownBisonFan wrote:18 days in the streets and they've won their democracy.

Congratulations to the people of Egypt...

And a few years ago you libs were saying how foolish GWB and the neocons were for suggesting there could be democracy in the Middle East.

So, how many Americans died in order to achieve this?

Grizalltheway wrote:

BDKJMU wrote:
And a few years ago you libs were saying how foolish GWB and the neocons were for suggesting there could be democracy in the Middle East.

So, how many Americans died in order to achieve this?

TwinTownBisonFan wrote:18 days in the streets and they've won their democracy.

Congratulations to the people of Egypt...

The people of Egypt have a long way to go before they "win their democracy." Let's hope they make it.

houndawg wrote:

TwinTownBisonFan wrote:18 days in the streets and they've won their democracy.

Congratulations to the people of Egypt...

They haven't won sheet yet. Let's see where the military goes with this first.

The Egyptian military is a revered institution - the leadership of their military values that... moreover the $1.5 billion in US aid that would stop if the military refused to go through with it seems like a powerful motivator as well...

BDKJMU wrote:

TwinTownBisonFan wrote:18 days in the streets and they've won their democracy.

Congratulations to the people of Egypt...

And a few years ago you libs were saying how foolish GWB and the neocons were for suggesting there could be democracy in the Middle East.

no - I said the neocons were foolish for suggesting Middle East democracy could be won at the point of American guns.

TwinTownBisonFan wrote:

houndawg wrote:
They haven't won sheet yet. Let's see where the military goes with this first.

The Egyptian military is a revered institution - the leadership of their military values that... moreover the $1.5 billion in US aid that would stop if the military refused to go through with it seems like a powerful motivator as well...

Good points. With the military in charge for a while, I am hopeful that things have a better chance to work out. Let's see.

TwinTownBisonFan wrote:

BDKJMU wrote:
And a few years ago you libs were saying how foolish GWB and the neocons were for suggesting there could be democracy in the Middle East.

no - I said the neocons were foolish for suggesting Middle East democracy could be won at the point of American guns.

of course, a neocon could argue (not that I would, per se) that because of American guns the ball started to roll in terms of democracy in the Middle East. First Iraq, and it's still rolling from there. Not exactly the smoothest and smartest way to get the ball rolling, but a way nonetheless.

So it really is the second coming of Carter...I thought folks were joking

Interesting that these events are taking place the same week as Reagan’s 100th birthday. A great reminder of who saved America & the world from Carter’s incompetence. will be interesting to see if anyone can save us from Obama

GannonFan wrote:

TwinTownBisonFan wrote:
no - I said the neocons were foolish for suggesting Middle East democracy could be won at the point of American guns.

of course, a neocon could argue (not that I would, per se) that because of American guns the ball started to roll in terms of democracy in the Middle East. First Iraq, and it's still rolling from there. Not exactly the smoothest and smartest way to get the ball rolling, but a way nonetheless.

After the invasion of Iraq, Libya folded like a cheap tent.