[MUBARAK] Tonight: the end of a 30 years presidency

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
10/02/2011 19:56

Is anyone following the news about Mr. Mubarak's (expected) speech about the end of his Presidency in Egypt? Is it on UK television (I'm listening at the moment to Dutch radio, but can watch all UK television channels - but which one is the question...)?

P.S. Tomorrow morning Egypt may be a "democracy" - interesting to see how it works in a country where only 20-30% of the 80 million population is literate...

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
10/02/2011 20:09

Mubarak's speech is expected tonight between 10 and 11 o'clock (Cyprus time).

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
10/02/2011 20:10

I think there will be some turbulent times ahead for Egypt.

newlad



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Message Posted:
10/02/2011 20:12

I take my hat of to the people of Egypt for toughing it out,

Paul.

lotech


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Message Posted:
10/02/2011 20:25

I would watch the news on Aljazeera or Press TV. I don´t trust BBC.

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
10/02/2011 20:25

Paul, about 50 mililon Egyptians can't read or write! They are completely dependent on (state regulated) television for their information. Sorry, but 100.000 demonstrators on a square in Cairo, chasing (fighting and shouting) away the President are a very soft guarantee for democracy.

It's the small high-ranked military bunch that will run the show (tomorrow) again.

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
10/02/2011 20:33

▶ News flash: Rumours now about 1: a military coup d'état in Egypt and 2: the upgrading of Vice-President Suleiman to President. Growing tension on the Tahrir Square in Cairo.

newlad



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Message Posted:
10/02/2011 21:19

Hans,



Re mess 6,take your point,but lets wait and see,

Paul.

Lilli



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Message Posted:
10/02/2011 22:33

well will he or wont he x

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
10/02/2011 22:58

Mubarak won't step down now. His speech is almost a repeat of his speech from a couple of days ago!

What will the reaction of the people on the Tahrir Square in Cairo be..?! What will the army do?

dizzycows


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Message Posted:
10/02/2011 23:04

He has refused to step down !!!! oh my god, their will be a terrible reaction now ...

dizzycows


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Message Posted:
10/02/2011 23:07

Well, well, well, where is the democracy ....



This will bring out millions now in protest, Egypt will be in turmoil for a while longer I think.