VicariousShaner Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Well, looks like we got a Crisis in Egypt on our hands. A curfew, protests (otherwise known as riots) and America (trying to) lend a hand. Thoughts? Opinions? Mummy Jokes? Share here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangelove Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Im kind of in the dark on this. Can you link me to something here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12351831 I actually have some relatives in there, from my stepdad side. Now that I think about it, I had heard about the crappy conditions in Egypt a few years ago. I guess it is finally the time for it to boil over. Didn't expect it to happen so soon and fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enervation Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 From what I have pieced together, it started with an uprising in Tunisia, which was followed by our current Egyptian uprising, and these two subsequently spawned another in Yemen. Don't take it on my word though, that's just what I've been piecing together. I am happy these people are rising up for their rights or whatnot, but I kind of fear what will happen if they end up in a worse regime than they had before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 I haven't heard about the one in Yemen. That country could use a better government since... a ton of that country is lawless* like those of the tribal region of Pakistan. *As in no government control, at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalCaveman Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 I was reading this: http://www.anime-planet.com/forum/general-discussion/89634-egypts-real-events-since-january-25th-2011-a.html Dude that lives there posted what has been going on and stuff, really interesting read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Jack Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 I just saw Anderson Cooper get punched in the head over in Cairo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enervation Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 I was reading this: http://www.anime-planet.com/forum/general-discussion/89634-egypts-real-events-since-january-25th-2011-a.html Dude that lives there posted what has been going on and stuff, really interesting read. As far as I know, there are a bunch on Reddit as well. They're using it as a staging point for getting information out since Egypt currently has a blackout regarding internet communication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faiblesse Des Sens Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2011/02/cairos-band-of-geeks-survives-tahrir-square-assault/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyGriever Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Christians protecting Muslims during their evening prayers. Even in our darkest hours, humanity stands united. Forget about different races, ideologies and all that shit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enervation Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Solidarity always shows at times of strife, though the inverse may also show up as well. Nonetheless, it's cool seeing people of different beliefs unite for a better future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Jack Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 I hate to rain on their parade, but when they talk in the streets about how they're finally free and can build a better future for themselves I can't help but find that to be naive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sindo Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 It is naive, but they have to start somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Jack Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Honestly, I'll be surprised if they don't end up even worse off than before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enervation Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Honestly, I'll be surprised if they don't end up even worse off than before. Only time will tell! I am personally hoping for them to establish a stable government that they all agree upon, although Israel seems to be rather tense regarding these recent changes. I sure hope they don't do anything to worsen it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Jack Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Don't get me wrong, I would like very much for them to set up something that works for them. History just leads me to believe otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 From what I could remember, Egypt was pretty stable in the last 30 years. The cost was the heavy handiness of El Presidente and well, the poor is pretty damn poor. Best of luck to them. There will be rough spots but they will have to try to work it out peacefully. No assassinations and stuff like that. Also, I may not be the most interested in Ancient Egypt but damn... I do hate when museums get looted and shit get destroyed. I wonder how much that has to do with Hosni Mubarak at times being portrayed as a pharaoh of sorts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staySICK Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 I hope they find what they are looking for; positive change. I also wish our American government would BUTT THE HELL OUT, instead of "helping," or really, getting involved and vetting their choices (lapdogs for the American agenda) for replacements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorgiShinobi Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 I hope they find what they are looking for; positive change. I also wish our American government would BUTT THE HELL OUT, instead of "helping," or really, getting involved and vetting their choices (lapdogs for the American agenda) for replacements. America was going to get involved in this one way or another. For example, some weapons and the tear gas canisters being used at riots/protests have the "Made in USA" mark. Even if America stayed out, people who obtained "USA" products would cause a controversy we have now; "Is America to blame for the violence?!" All I have to say on the crisis is I'm always pessimistic when it comes to revolutions. Egypt could fall pray to the endless cycle of anarchy and totalitarianism. Once the government is reformed, how will it be formed? Who will be in power, and why should they be in that position? Will all the violence and death justify the results? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staySICK Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Will all the violence and death justify the results? oftentimes, no. Sometimes. yes. The chance that it can is still worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enervation Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Lots of unaccountable variables to factor in at the moment. And yes, I find it rather odd that most of the munitions being used in Egypt to quell the rebels are actually American hardware. Oh, the irony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faiblesse Des Sens Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 How is that irony again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 I was at the grocery store just now and saw something interesting. The local newspapers aren't talking about how horrible everything is in Egypt, not at all. Instead, they are talking about how horrible it is that the egyptian government doesn't want us common swedes to know about it. "The dictators do not want YOU to know about the fires in Kairo" read the headlines. I love how we can twist anything into being about us specifically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enervation Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 How is that irony again? Americans complain about how everything is made in China. Well, guess where all the stuff made in America went. :U Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Jack Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Man, the pro-Mubarak people are really starting to aggessively attack journalists who are just there to report the story. Why do they think attacking journalists is going to cover up their brutal methods? You're attacking journalists! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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