Thousands March in Egyptian Capital Calling for President’s Ouster

[Peter Lemkin]

Mubarak was just on tv. He has sacked the cabinet and will appoint a new one tomorrow. Pretty poor speech. I doubt that this will satisfy any one in Egypt. Talked a lot about 'freedom' and 'stability' and 'chaos' and sounded like a threat if things continue. Talked about the aspirations of the Egyptian people and all that his government had done but this is clearly not enough or people would not be protesting and he doesn't explain how he has not been able to achieve the needs of the people in 30 years. If he hasn't done it by now it is not going to happen.:flypig:

Horrible speech by any standard and no matter if one likes or hates Mubarak. He hung himself with that speech...though I'd be hard put to find a different version that could have saved him. I predict the whole thing will fall apart within a week and Mubarak is likely making his escape plans and escape 'funds' ready now....I think he sees the writing on the wall and will try one last move and then quit while the quiting is still good [his head still attached to the rest of him]. Sadly, I fear for what will happen after.

Nice find Magda - the cable. If the USA is behind this - or even if they are not - they may soon try to take advantage. They have many many assets there of their own and within Mubarak's secret police who do not wear uniforms and are everywhere. The key will be what the military does....but I fear a military government [of course they'll say it is 'just temporary' until things calm down]........I've seen this movie before and it didn't end well for the average person.

Israel also must be getting their rockets, bombers and nukes ready...I sense, if this spreads to other countries [likely] while it holds the POTENTIAL for democratic change....it also holds the potential for very horrible events in the region with the guidance of 'hidden hands'.