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Laboryes
Post Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2011 6:28 pm

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Egypt Protesters drive back police

Wake up America....It can be done!

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John Briley
Post Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 12:43 am

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U.S. Foreign Assistance to the Middle East.

For your information, an interesting report, dated June 15, 2010.

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/mideast/RL32260.pdf
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SharynS
Post Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 2:19 am

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Location: the 'puter 		al jezeera.net for live stream coverage.

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John Briley
Post Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 2:46 am

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Incredible 'Garbage City' Rises Outside of Cairo:

http://inhabitat.com/incredible-garbage-city-rises-outside-of-cairo/

Egyptian Riot Police Using Tear Gas "Made In the U.S.A."....

http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/egyptian-riot-police-using-tear-gas-made-in-the-u-s-a/
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Laboryes
Post Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 4:27 am

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Dear Friends

Millions of brave Egyptians are right now facing a fateful choice. Thousands have been jailed, injured or killed in the last few days. But if they press on in peaceful protest, they could end decades of tyranny.

The protesters have appealed for international solidarity, but the dictatorship knows the power of unity at a time like this – they’ve desperately tried to cut Egyptians off from the world and each other by completely shutting down the internet and mobile networks.

Satellite and radio networks can still break through the regime blackout -- let’s flood those airwaves with a massive cry of solidarity showing Egyptians that we stand with them, and that we’ll hold our governments accountable to stand with them too. The situation is at a tipping point -- every hour counts -- click below to sign the solidarity message, and forward this email:

https://secure.avaaz.org/en/democracy_for_egypt/?cl=926723442&v=8311


People power is sweeping the Middle East. In days, peaceful protesters brought down Tunisia’s 30-year dictatorship. Now the protests are spreading to Egypt, Yemen, Jordan and beyond. This could be the Arab world's Berlin Wall moment. If tyranny falls in Egypt, a tidal wave of democracy could sweep the entire region.

Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak has tried to crush the rallies. But with incredible bravery and determination, the protesters keep coming.

There are moments when history is written not by the powerful, but by people. This is one of them. The actions of ordinary Egyptians in the coming hours will have a massive effect on their country, the region, and our world. Let’s cheer them on with our own pledge to stand with them in their struggle:

https://secure.avaaz.org/en/democracy_for_egypt/?cl=926723442&v=8311


Mubarak’s family has left the country, but last night he ordered the military into the streets. He’s ominously promised 0 tolerance for what he calls ‘chaos’. Either way, history will be made in the next few days. Let’s make this the moment that shows every dictator on our planet that they cannot stand long against the courage of people united.

With hope and admiration for the Egyptian people,
Ricken, Rewan, Ben, Graziela, Alice, Kien and the rest of the Avaaz team


More Information:

Egypt unrest: Alert as mass protests loom
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12303564

Egyptian government shuts down the Internet
http://www.renesys.com/blog/2011/01/egypt-leaves-the-internet.shtml

North Africa: Will dominoes fall in the region?
http://allafrica.com/stories/201101280659.html

'Beginning of the end' for Egypt's Mubarak as son and wife flee
http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/105117/20110126/beginning-of-the-end-for-egypt-s-mubarak-as-son-and-wife-flee.htm

Amnesty International condemns the crackdown on demonstrations
http://amnesty.org/en/news-and-updates/egypt-must-stop-crackdown-protesters-2011-01-26

Regular updates are being posted by Egyptian activists here:
http://www.elshaheeed.co.uk

ACCESS campaign for digital freedom in Egypt:
https://www.accessnow.org/page/s/help-egypt

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Laboryes
Post Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 4:49 am

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"I will die today"

The Most AMAZING video on the internet #Egypt #jan25

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John Briley
Post Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 2:37 pm

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There are moments when history is written not by the powerful, but by people. This is one of them. The actions of ordinary Egyptians in the coming hours will have a massive effect on their country, the region, and our world. Let’s cheer them on with our own pledge to stand with them in their struggle:


Great article found in The New York Times:

Egyptian Youths Drive the Revolt Against Mubarak.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/27/world/middleeast/27opposition.html?pagewanted=1
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Rose Knows
Post Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 4:12 pm

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After Tunisia's revolution and ouster of its president after being in power for 23 years, Egypt is going down the same path. One of the main grievances in Egypt is the same that caused the upriseing in Tunisia, That is the riseing cost of food and inflation. The crisis and food shortages may spread to other Arab nations. Hunger is a very powerfull motivater.

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Laboryes
Post Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 4:16 am

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WikiLeaks has released more diplomatic cables confirming what we already know, that the US government has known about the torture and violence committed against the Egyptian population by the Mubarak regime's security apparatus for a long time. The cables also reveal that plan to transfer power from Hosni Mubarak to his son, Gamal, were presented to Washington.

This is a big embarrassment to the Obama administration. Obama said of Mubarak in August 2009:
"I am grateful to President Mubarak for his visit, for his willingness to work with us on these critical issues, and to help advance the interest of peace and prosperity around the world."


Egyptian youth protect their communities: Jets and helicopters fly over Cairo

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Laboryes
Post Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 4:25 am

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The TUC has received the following press release from the independent trade union organisation CTUWS, whose website has been blocked by the Egyptian government as part of the repression of dissent in Egypt.


Egyptian workers form new union

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Laboryes
Post Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 4:37 am

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As the protests escalate across Egypt, I have a simple question: on which side are the US and UK governments? The side of the protesters, fighting for their democratic rights and freedoms, or the side of the ageing, corrupt dictator, Hosni Mubarak, and his secret police? The US and UK governments, aided and abetted by the US and UK media, might like us to believe that it is the former, rather than the latter.


The truth about Egypt

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Laboryes
Post Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 4:48 am

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This is a sweet, sweet revolution; it is peaceful. Tell everyone we are peaceful.

We do not owe this revolution to the Muslim Brotherhood, not to anybody. They say the Ikhwan is more organised – maybe. But this is the people on the street; this is not about any political party. Look, he says, more and more people are coming; Tahrir Square is getting more and more full.


Tell everyone: Egypt's revolution is sweet and peaceful

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atuuschaaw
Post Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 1:45 pm

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Location: an ahwangan 		Do a Google search on "leaderless revolution" and what do you find? Wink

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Laboryes
Post Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 2:51 pm

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atuuschaaw wrote:
Do a Google search on "leaderless revolution" and what do you find? Wink


Well....

I did find this

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atuuschaaw
Post Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 3:12 pm

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Location: an ahwangan 		Well LY, if you found that, then you should have run across this as well. "Ideas are bulletproof." Wink

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