GMScud
02-11-2011, 12:03 PM
Jerry Sloan, Hosni Mubarak, who will resign tomorrow? These things happen in threes, don't they?
What a remarkable thing to watch right now.
Yeah it's pretty wild over there right now. Amazing images on the TV.
I hope peaceful democracy ends up prevailing in Egypt. This is a huge deal in the Middle East and the world moving forward.
CRedskinsRule
02-11-2011, 12:28 PM
I guess Bush was correct back in 2005.
I hope he was, but this is a very tenuous time for Egypt. As was stated in history, the revolution consumes its own. We need good leadership from this administration to help Egypt travel a peaceful path. Hopefully, we and the world, get it.
FD, will you be quoting Bush if this revolution leads to Egypt being a terrorist bastion, or another Iran? Seems a little early to say "Mission Accomplished" (Bush reference intended)
KLHJ2
02-11-2011, 12:32 PM
Is handing Political Power over to the Military really granting the people of Egypt freedom? It sounds like Martial Law to me.
CRedskinsRule
02-11-2011, 01:02 PM
Agreed Angry. Although, the military has seemed to take an appropriately patient approach in this case. Let's hope it's a good thing, and they do truly lead to positive changes. It could easily set up another power regime. I guess the only good thing is that the military knows that we are "good" friends financially, as opposed to a complete overthrow by a group that looks at Iran as their best friends in the area.
firstdown
02-11-2011, 01:05 PM
I hope he was, but this is a very tenuous time for Egypt. As was stated in history, the revolution consumes its own. We need good leadership from this administration to help Egypt travel a peaceful path. Hopefully, we and the world, get it.
FD, will you be quoting Bush if this revolution leads to Egypt being a terrorist bastion, or another Iran? Seems a little early to say "Mission Accomplished" (Bush reference intended)
No, of course not. If that happens then its Obama's fault. Lets be real here.
Lotus
02-11-2011, 01:22 PM
Is handing Political Power over to the Military really granting the people of Egypt freedom? It sounds like Martial Law to me.
On the money. It will be interesting to see if and how the military creates a democratic regime or if Egypt will be a military dictatorship.
saden1
02-11-2011, 01:23 PM
There is no alternative to momentary military stewardship...the ruling party isn't much of a choice and there aren't any alternative opposition party to speak of capable of maintaining order. Should be interesting to see how this all shakes out but I have faith in the Egyptian people.
hooskins
02-11-2011, 02:06 PM
lol @ fd. Hey at least you are honest.
Ruhskins
02-11-2011, 02:40 PM
I guess Bush was correct back in 2005.
Back in 2005, Bush was justifying his actions in Iraq, nothing more and nothing less. However, Bush did encourage Jordan's King Abdullah II to take more steps towards democracy. Although I don't know if he send that same message to Egypt or Saudi Arabia.
firstdown
02-11-2011, 03:10 PM
Back in 2005, Bush was justifying his actions in Iraq, nothing more and nothing less. However, Bush did encourage Jordan's King Abdullah II to take more steps towards democracy. Although I don't know if he send that same message to Egypt or Saudi Arabia.
Don't twist his words. What he said is what he said and if democracy does spread in the middle east you have to give him some credit.