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lostinshanghai
Social climber
someplace
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Jan 28, 2011 - 07:16pm PT
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Not only Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Yemen, Algeria and Tunisia, demonstrations are taking place in a lot of different parts of the Middle East about different things and they are not all demonstrating about the same thing.
Russia went through it and saw their states breaking up into their own identities, President Reagan and what the NEO-conservatives, conservative, Republicans think it was him or taking credit for bringing down the Soviet Union was crap. Years before Reagan’s speech there was trouble in river city, the youth, middle class wanted change and this is what now is happening in the MI. Rather being or demonstrating against the United States, against Israel, against British imperialism it is, in response to their own governments. Corruption to name one.
It is called REFORM.
Implementing political economic and social reforms to respond to the needs of the people.
Think it can or won’t happen here?
2012 election. Nazi-conservatives with Newt baby being the dictator. Maybe Palin as a backup, Rush or Glen.
Coming soon to a city near you tanks,police,soldiers.
Your means of communication [cell phones, house phones, Facebook, You Tube, Twitter] cut off just like now in Egypt.
Do not panic your newly formed “NEWT” government is in control. “Lay down your weapons, anyone who has a weapon will be shot, stay indoors, find shelter until further notice. All 503 stations on your TV will read “This is a state of EMERGENCY stay tuned until further notice” “Additional news or what to do will be provided by your local FOX news channel”
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lostinshanghai
Social climber
someplace
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Jan 28, 2011 - 07:32pm PT
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“Withholding the Internet in Egypt is relatively easy, compared with other more democratic countries. For one thing, there are only four major ISPs, each of which has relatively few routers connecting them to the outside world. By comparison, anyone who wanted to shut down the Internet in the United States would have to deal with many different companies. And while Egypt can legally disable telecom companies by executive decree, American companies might fall under various regulatory umbrellas that limit the government's power to disrupt communication channels. Members of Congress have proposed creating a "kill switch" that would shut down the Internet at the push of a button in the case of a "cybersecurity emergency," but erecting such a blockade would be logistically difficult.
Excerpt from: Block Like an Egyptian
How did the Egyptian government turn off the Internet?
By Christopher BeamPosted Friday, Jan. 28, 2011, at 4:55 PM ET Slate.com
“Logistically difficult” no they could do it.
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graniteclimber
Trad climber
The Illuminati -- S.P.E.C.T.R.E. Division
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Jan 28, 2011 - 08:19pm PT
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He doesn't get it. It's not his cabinet that they want out, it is him.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Jan 28, 2011 - 08:39pm PT
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He doesn't get it. It's not his cabinet that they want out, it is him.
So what??? A lot of people hated Bush, a lot of people hate Obama, so we should revolt in the streets???
Egypt is one of the more moderate ME countries. Do you really want to re-create the Jimmy Carter scenario of Iran with Egypt? The parallels are there.
You could get another Iran out of this.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Jan 28, 2011 - 08:47pm PT
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A.C., because of his obfuscation and denial of UN weapons inspectors. Who was the head of that op? Mohammaed El Barradei?? What is Mo doing these days???
Coincidence???
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Jan 28, 2011 - 08:52pm PT
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Mo is trying to step into Mubarack's place, to take over. Mo is an opportunistic rat! Is not to be trusted.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Jan 28, 2011 - 08:58pm PT
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Goddamn, but you are stupid Bleuy....
Time will tell, won't it?
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Jan 28, 2011 - 09:01pm PT
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The fool who let Iran get a nuke.....
EDIT: Do you really think I talk sh#t out of my ass??? Really??
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Jan 28, 2011 - 09:04pm PT
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All you do is post ridiculous crap, Matt. You never have INSIGHT or OPINION. Just vitriol...
Weak.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Jan 28, 2011 - 09:19pm PT
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Ahhh!
I see! Now that A.C. is again "on board,' the "Discussion" becomes vitriol and name calling. I was thinking more highly of you recently, A.C. (see, I didn't use the perjorative "Alice" in my effort to remain civil!), but can a leopard change it spots? Nope.
This really IS a serious topic that has long-term ramifications for the U.S.A. If the Suez Canal gets closed, the price of oil again goes through the roof. Stability in the ME is important to the more advanced (non-barbaric) states that drive cars instead of camels.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Jan 28, 2011 - 09:28pm PT
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Nope. Riots in the streets are necessary every so often. We need a few here. At least according to Jefferson.
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Hawkeye
climber
State of Mine
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Jan 28, 2011 - 09:30pm PT
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Are you suggesting that the people of North Africa should sit down and shut up because you're concerned about rising oil prices?
no Alice,
i think BD is suggesting that you are an ignorant a-hole....
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Ksolem
Trad climber
Monrovia, California
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Jan 28, 2011 - 09:38pm PT
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I still want to know who owns the canal. It is very important to the world economy. I spent a bit of time today trying to figure it out. There is a canal zone and commission but beyond that ...?
We should claim an "easement" and equip the place accordingly...
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Hawkeye
climber
State of Mine
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Jan 28, 2011 - 09:41pm PT
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oh Alice, you are such a wise man that we hang on your every word.
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Norton
Social climber
the Wastelands
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Jan 28, 2011 - 09:45pm PT
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Panama "owns" the Canal:
With much celebration, on 31 December 1999 Panama received full ownership and responsibility of the Panama Canal thanks to the Torrijos-Carter Treaty signed in 1977.
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Hawkeye
climber
State of Mine
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Jan 28, 2011 - 09:48pm PT
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no Alice....you are an as#@&%e.
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Norton
Social climber
the Wastelands
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Jan 28, 2011 - 09:49pm PT
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Thanks
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Ksolem
Trad climber
Monrovia, California
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Jan 28, 2011 - 09:52pm PT
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Udderly stoopid...
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corniss chopper
climber
not my real name
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Jan 28, 2011 - 10:52pm PT
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We're ignoring the most important factor to regime change in Egypt or any other country.
Namely: the bitching wife, cooped up in the palace, and driving the dictator nuts; he cracks and flies them all to Paris so little wifey can go shopping, the relief of not having to listen to her for awhile is priceless.
Check out the new wife of the son of the Egyptian dictator. Hot!
Khadiga El Gammal Mubarak, 27 yrs old. Known as Diga to her close friends.
Married to the 42 yr old son Gamal Mubarak, in 2007 at the resort of SHARM EL-SHEIKH, EGYPT. Now has fled to London with hubby and 2 dozen trunks of gold and jewels.
http://www.life.com/image/81153726
http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/EUcM8T7amUP/Leaders+Gather+World+Economic+Forum/lSaScrdi5yo/Khadiga+El+Gammal
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