Bloodstain Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 Saw some of the news coverage for this in the pub earlier. Pretty crazy stuff with loads of people pelting army trucks with rocks and such, cars on fire and all the other traditional signs of a massive nationwide riot. It's not really a riot, it's been impressively peaceful so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzle229 Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Seems the government is being changed...and Mubarak is staying. Is it just me, or is he trying to give the protesters a false victory in order to save his own ass? Get back here so I can rub your butt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevepole Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Well it's still going to be his government, except he's swapping out all his players. I'm with you Dizzle, it's giving the protesters a false victory but it'll be interesting to see how they respond in the coming hours/days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
das1330 Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Saw some of the news coverage for this in the pub earlier. Pretty crazy stuff with loads of people pelting army trucks with rocks and such, cars on fire and all the other traditional signs of a massive nationwide riot. It's not really a riot, it's been impressively peaceful so far. Peaceful? As already mentioned buildings have been torched, the internet turned off and the police have disappeared. While not quite a civil war these protests are far from peaceful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasignhagj Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 CNN keeps calling it a revolution, and it's starting to get on my nerves. Hopefully a moderate democracy will be put in place, but I fear that a radical Islamic government could take power instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da_Latios Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 This is an old video, from before they cut off the Internet: I'd imagine it would have escalated since then; I've been following the story for a while. EDIT: I just heard someone say this:"Reporters have seen some police rip off their uniforms and join the protests. And the army is on their way, and it's widely beleived the army will side with the protesters." But as of now I've seen no sources to indicate either. Does anyone know if either of those are at all true? IRC Nick: Hiroki | 99 Agility | Max Quest Points | 138 CombatBandos drops: 20 Hilt | 22 Chestplate | 21 Tassets | 14 Boots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirenLazah Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 never heard of this news broadcast...channel. Its interesting to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da_Latios Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 never heard of this news broadcast...channel. Its interesting to watch.Al Jazeera's pretty awesome. One of the few places you'll get REAL world news. IRC Nick: Hiroki | 99 Agility | Max Quest Points | 138 CombatBandos drops: 20 Hilt | 22 Chestplate | 21 Tassets | 14 Boots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastortoise Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Hold on... how do you turn off the internet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy500fan Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 never heard of this news broadcast...channel. Its interesting to watch.Al Jazeera's pretty awesome. One of the few places you'll get REAL world news. Yeah it is a pretty good news organization. I've always assumed Al Jazeera English was just translated from Al Jazeera but apparently it is a different station, and there are pretty different views from them both. I watched the live feed for a few hours this morning, it is pretty cool to get info as it is happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirenLazah Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 never heard of this news broadcast...channel. Its interesting to watch.Al Jazeera's pretty awesome. One of the few places you'll get REAL world news. Yeah it is a pretty good news organization. I've always assumed Al Jazeera English was just translated from Al Jazeera but apparently it is a different station, and there are pretty different views from them both. I watched the live feed for a few hours this morning, it is pretty cool to get info as it is happening. Its great compared to the crappy news stations america gets... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magbill Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I hope it all gets sorted out, i would hate living in a country controlled in that way. Also i see Al Jazeera as "the news as it is" while mostly what i get it "the news that gets the most ratings twisted around to make us seem good". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodstain Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 Seems the government is being changed...and Mubarak is staying. Is it just me, or is he trying to give the protesters a false victory in order to save his own ass? The protesters know that it's [cabbage]. The only way they will stop voluntarily is if Mubarak himself steps down Saw some of the news coverage for this in the pub earlier. Pretty crazy stuff with loads of people pelting army trucks with rocks and such, cars on fire and all the other traditional signs of a massive nationwide riot. It's not really a riot, it's been impressively peaceful so far. Peaceful? As already mentioned buildings have been torched, the internet turned off and the police have disappeared. While not quite a civil war these protests are far from peaceful. There hasn't really been any real violence except for one person being shot by police. Police vans were completely empty before being burned, and the party's HQ should be expected to be burned. They aren't going around looking for fights, they're just assembling and protesting. There hasn't even been any big clashes with police. Hell, the police and protesters have been stopping EVERYTHING to do their prayers in mid-protest (although the last prayer some cops shot tear gas at some people finishing praying, didn't start anything though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RpgGamer Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 on that note, the christians were protecticing the muslims while they prayed, and viceversa. Only in revolution can they unite lol. Also, I enjoyed the mutual care over the internation museum in Cairo that was human shielded by the protesters. Quote Quote Anyone who likes tacos is incapable of logic. Anyone who likes logic is incapable of tacos. PSA: SaqPrets is an Estonian Dude Steam: NippleBeardTM Origin: Brand_New_iPwn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da_Latios Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 27 Jan: People shot by police on video. WARNING: Graphic imageryhttp://news.yahoo.com/video/world-15749633/raw-video-man-shot-in-egypt-protest-23989401 IRC Nick: Hiroki | 99 Agility | Max Quest Points | 138 CombatBandos drops: 20 Hilt | 22 Chestplate | 21 Tassets | 14 Boots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodstain Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 27 Jan: People shot by police on video. http://news.yahoo.com/video/world-15749633/raw-video-man-shot-in-egypt-protest-23989401 Saw that earlier, wasn't sure if posting it here would get the mods worked up or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da_Latios Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 27 Jan: People shot by police on video. http://news.yahoo.com/video/world-15749633/raw-video-man-shot-in-egypt-protest-23989401 Saw that earlier, wasn't sure if posting it here would get the mods worked up or not.You're probably right. I should add red warning labels. IRC Nick: Hiroki | 99 Agility | Max Quest Points | 138 CombatBandos drops: 20 Hilt | 22 Chestplate | 21 Tassets | 14 Boots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodstain Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 Apparently China has blocked anything Egypt on twitter. Also:"Biden had no problem calling Julian Assange a terrorist, but is reluctant to call Mubarek a dictator. America at it's best." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodstain Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 Wikileaks:wikileaks WikiLeaksImportant cable: "El Baradei Returns to Cairo" http://www.wikileaks.ch/cable/2010/02/10CAIRO237.html28 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply wikileaks WikiLeaksReports that activists are faxing WikiLeaks cables into Egypt to bypass internet blockade49 minutes ago wikileaks WikiLeaksAn Inside Look at why the Guardian and Times campaigned against WikiLeaks | Speigel http://[Censored - Don't use a URL shortner]/WM6ucQ1 hour ago wikileaks WikiLeaks"The Age of WikiLeaks" first WL book in english. Order now! http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/19496791 hour ago wikileaks WikiLeaksEgypt - Egyptian Military Succession Plans Told to US Embassy | http://[Censored - Don't use a URL shortner]/OycBEa3 hours ago wikileaks WikiLeaksEgypt - Evidence of torture and repression by Mubarak´s Police | http://[Censored - Don't use a URL shortner]/EYVN6W3 hours ago wikileaks WikiLeaksCable: "Torture and police brutality in Egypt are endemic and widespread" http://[Censored - Don't use a URL shortner]/WSIcnI6 hours ago wikileaks WikiLeaksCairo cables index http://wikileaks.ch/origin/106_0.html?16 hours ago wikileaks WikiLeaksEgypt: "Police will round up 40 to 50 suspects and hang them by their arms from the ceiling for weeks" http://[Censored - Don't use a URL shortner]/WRu0ha7 hours ago wikileaks WikiLeaksCable: Egypt 'displeased' with US human rights views http://wikileaks.ch/cable/2010/02/10CAIRO253.html7 hours ago wikileaks WikiLeaksCable: Egypt detained Christian blogger for criticizing Islam http://wikileaks.ch/cable/2010/02/10CAIRO235.html7 hours ago wikileaks WikiLeaksCable: "thousands of Egyptian military officers trained by US" http://wikileaks.ch/cable/2010/02/10CAIRO257.html7 hours ago wikileaks WikiLeaks"The Egyptian 'people blame America' now for their plight under Mubarak." http://wikileaks.ch/cable/2010/02/10DOHA71.html7 hours ago wikileaks WikiLeaksCable: "Hamas will accept the 1967 border with Israel" http://wikileaks.ch/cable/2010/02/10DOHA70.html7 hours ago wikileaks WikiLeaksCable: "Rogue Egyptian priests feed US adoption racket" http://wikileaks.ch/cable/2010/02/10CAIRO344.html7 hours ago wikileaks WikiLeaksCable: "Shin Bet talks Gaza economics..." http://wikileaks.ch/cable/2010/02/10TELAVIV413.html8 hours ago wikileaks WikiLeaksHelp us spread the last two days of cables into Egypt through neighboring media and sat tv.8 hours ago wikileaks WikiLeaksCable: "10 Yemeni children were trafficked to Egypt for organ harvesting" http://wikileaks.ch/cable/2010/02/10SANAA295.html 8 hours ago wikileaks WikiLeaksCable: "A new round of political arrests..." http://wikileaks.ch/cable/2010/02/10CAIRO197.html8 hours ago wikileaks WikiLeaksCable: "Welcome to Egypt, Admiral... here's what's going on." http://wikileaks.ch/cable/2010/02/10CAIRO181.html8 hours ago wikileaks WikiLeaksCable: "Welcome to Egypt, FBI director...here's what's going on" http://wikileaks.ch/cable/2010/02/10CAIRO179.html8 hours ago wikileaks WikiLeaksCable: "police brutality continues to be a pervasive, daily occurrence in Egypt" http://wikileaks.ch/cable/2010/01/10CAIRO147.html8 hours ago wikileaks WikiLeaksCable: "police brutality continues to be a pervasive, daily occurrence in Egypt" http://wikileaks.ch/cable/2010/01/10CAIRO147.html8 hours ago wikileaks WikiLeaksCable: "police brutality continues to be a pervasive, daily occurrence in Egypt" http://wikileaks.ch/cable/2010/01/10CAIRO147.html8 hours ago wikileaks WikiLeaksCable: "Egypt's abuse of Emergency Laws" http://wikileaks.ch/cable/2010/01/10CAIRO64.html8 hours ago wikileaks WikiLeaksCable: "Mubarak's terror against writers, bloggers and journalists" http://wikileaks.ch/cable/2009/07/09CAIRO1447.html8 hours ago wikileaks WikiLeaksEgyption cable: "Military will ensure transfer of power..." http://wikileaks.ch/cable/2009/07/09CAIRO1468.html8 hours ago wikileaks WikiLeaks"Welcome to Washington, President Mubarack..." http://wikileaks.ch/cable/2009/05/09CAIRO874.html8 hours ago wikileaks WikiLeaks"Welcome to Egypt, General Schwartz--here's what's really going on" http://wikileaks.ch/cable/2009/03/09CAIRO549.html8 hours ago wikileaks WikiLeaksMubarak private briefing for senator Lieberman http://wikileaks.ch/cable/2009/02/09CAIRO326.html8 hours ago wikileaks WikiLeaksNew cable on Egyption police brutality http://wikileaks.ch/cable/2009/01/09CAIRO79.html8 hours ago wikileaks WikiLeaksWikiLeaks releases first batch of new Egyption cables http://[Censored - Don't use a URL shortner]/T9ghki8 hours ago I haven't had any time to go through any of them, but this one is pretty top of my list: wikileaks WikiLeaksCable: "10 Yemeni children were trafficked to Egypt for organ harvesting" http://wikileaks.ch/cable/2010/02/10SANAA295.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dupin Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 From my understanding of it after reading Reddit and the New Yorker over the past week, the powder keg was the ineffective and corrupt government, Wikileaks was the cord (they revealed a lot of corruption in the Middle East, including Egypt), and the spark was the riots in nearby Tunisia, Lebanon, and other Middle Eastern countries. The rioters are largely young artists and journalists and it appears to be a movement to the left. The Egyptian government has been limiting access to the outside world (internet, smart phones, etc.) by shutting down ISPs operating in Egypt, including international ones. There HAS been violence, and plenty, especially from the police sent in to prevent the riots. Many non-Egyptian journalists have brought home reports of being beaten, loaded onto a truck, robbed, and kidnapped, all by the local police. [spoiler=A pic from Reddit] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IeatWindex Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 never heard of this news broadcast...channel. Its interesting to watch.Al Jazeera's pretty awesome. One of the few places you'll get REAL world news.You should of seen Al Jazeera air the real effects of the war in the Middle East, the bombings, the roads, all live tv. My family is Moroccan, which is a location on the north west coast of Africa, and we've always had Al Jazeera. Actually right now my mom said that the protesters said they're not stoping till Mubarek steps down or they force him out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zygimantas Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 One of two things is going to happen. Either Mubarek steps down and goes into exile or he gets killed. 99 Hunter - November 1st, 200899 Cooking -July 22nd, 200999 Firemaking - July 29th, 201099 Fletching - December 30th, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamMonkey0 Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I really want to see the Egyptian Ministry of the Interior be taken over by protesters. It's already been an epic battle with those police stations. Also a coup would be nice.Ya, I'm just laying back watching everything :rolleyes: Chaos is beautiful. So is humanity!http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg619/scaled.php?tn=0&server=619&filename=h2fw.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodstain Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 One of two things is going to happen. Either Mubarek steps down and goes into exile or he gets killed. Well he's presumably out of the country, and the people wouldn't let him back in. Sooo as soon as someone steps up and take power, I think he'll pretty much be in exile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamMonkey0 Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 One of two things is going to happen. Either Mubarek steps down and goes into exile or he gets killed. Well he's presumably out of the country, and the people wouldn't let him back in. Sooo as soon as someone steps up and take power, I think he'll pretty much be in exile The stupid thing is that no matter what happens to him, as long as the National Democratic Party is still the only party in the Egyptian political system, nothing will change. Same party, different "leader". #-o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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