We The People, Yes We Can
The long-oppressed millions of Egyptians took to their streets all over Egypt for 18 frightening days in their fight for dignity, freedom, democracy and to remove the corrupt Hosni Mubarak regime.
Over 300 people died after the regime sent the dreaded secret police thugs to batter them into dispersing and submission. Many are missing, many are under arrest and many have been tortured.
Yet the Egyptians remained warm, gracious, peaceful and determined to prevail.
They understood that that had no other options. If they gave up, they would lose perhaps their only chance to achieve a Republic. They also knew they would be arrested and severely punished if they failed.
They had nothing more to lose.
It was the young in the military who tipped the balance for the people. They would not fire on them.
The older military, who had supported Mubarak, backed off and let the politics happen.
Mubarak finally stepped down and his dreaded Vice President Omar Suleiman turned over power to the military Council which shall run the country until a new Constitution is written and free elections can be organised.
Despite initial confusion, the Obama Admistration has vowed to support the people and push the caretaker government for the reforms the Egyptians have demanded.
The U.S. will send Admiral William Mullins to Israel and Jordan to assure them of their safety and continuing U.S. support.
Jordan's king dissolved his ruling cabinet, appointed new members to it and has promised reforms to help the country build itself out of poverty.
Only Israel seems unprepared for the consequences of the great Egypt, with its 80-plus million citizens (80% of whom are Muslim), throwing off its Israel-friendly dictator.
Bahrain is offering money to its citizens to soothe discontent, Azerbaijan is organising street protests as is Yeman. There were organised demonstrations in Algeria and many arrests.
Nowhere in North Africa or the Middle/Near East can any oppressive regime feel safe.
To a country I love and to a wonderful people: enjoy all the happiness you deserve to feel.
Today, we are all Egyptians!
Susan's Views http://www.susansviews.com
Over 300 people died after the regime sent the dreaded secret police thugs to batter them into dispersing and submission. Many are missing, many are under arrest and many have been tortured.
Yet the Egyptians remained warm, gracious, peaceful and determined to prevail.
They understood that that had no other options. If they gave up, they would lose perhaps their only chance to achieve a Republic. They also knew they would be arrested and severely punished if they failed.
They had nothing more to lose.
It was the young in the military who tipped the balance for the people. They would not fire on them.
The older military, who had supported Mubarak, backed off and let the politics happen.
Mubarak finally stepped down and his dreaded Vice President Omar Suleiman turned over power to the military Council which shall run the country until a new Constitution is written and free elections can be organised.
Despite initial confusion, the Obama Admistration has vowed to support the people and push the caretaker government for the reforms the Egyptians have demanded.
The U.S. will send Admiral William Mullins to Israel and Jordan to assure them of their safety and continuing U.S. support.
Jordan's king dissolved his ruling cabinet, appointed new members to it and has promised reforms to help the country build itself out of poverty.
Only Israel seems unprepared for the consequences of the great Egypt, with its 80-plus million citizens (80% of whom are Muslim), throwing off its Israel-friendly dictator.
Bahrain is offering money to its citizens to soothe discontent, Azerbaijan is organising street protests as is Yeman. There were organised demonstrations in Algeria and many arrests.
Nowhere in North Africa or the Middle/Near East can any oppressive regime feel safe.
To a country I love and to a wonderful people: enjoy all the happiness you deserve to feel.
Today, we are all Egyptians!
Susan's Views http://www.susansviews.com
Posted by Susan's Views at 2/12/2011 8:24 PM 
Categories: Egypt, Obama
Tags: Egypt Mubarek Suleiman Jordan Israel
Categories: Egypt, Obama
Tags: Egypt Mubarek Suleiman Jordan Israel
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