the situation in Egypt

[VINYLONE]

Have those that thought the Tunisian and Egyptian protests were just a passing affair with no substance behind them changed their mind as a result of the ensuing protests in Iran, Algeria, Morocco, and now China?

As I think most of us that were in support of the protests thought, it was a step in the right direction. Its proving to be true.

 

[Gameface]

Gameface,

Did your father at least slit the eyelids open like when Rocky gets his *** kicked by Apollo Creed?

I don't know, I was much too young to remember anything like that happening.

 

[Deleted member 365]

Like I've been sayin for a while, be careful for what you wish for... There's no guarantee at all that after Mubarak that Egypt will be any better for its own people... Or the US/Israel...

 

[VINYLONE]

Like I've been sayin for a while, be careful for what you wish for... There's no guarantee at all that after Mubarak that Egypt will be any better for its own people... Or the US/Israel...

Of course there is no guarantee. Life is full of risk. But I support their right of self determination.

 

[moevillini]

Have those that thought the Tunisian and Egyptian protests were just a passing affair with no substance behind them changed their mind as a result of the ensuing protests in Iran, Algeria, Morocco, and now China?

As I think most of us that were in support of the protests thought, it was a step in the right direction. Its proving to be true.

I think it takes a decade or more to really know what direction it's taking - - and that most likely will include a few stumbles along the way.


but like viny, I applaud their courage and hope these are steps towards peace in the region.

 

[PearlWatson]

I don't get why anyone is applauding these people who treat women like shiat. The only reason their riots even matter is because they control the Suez.

Ann is right on the money with this one, as usual:

The Middle East is on fire again, and crazy Muslims with funny names aren't helping things -- Mahmoud, ElBaradei, al-Banna, Barack ...

The major new development is that NOW liberals want to get rid of a dictator in the Middle East! Where were they when we were taking out the guy with the rape rooms?

Remember? The one who had gassed his own people, invaded his neighbors and was desperately seeking weapons of mass destruction? The guy who emerged from a spider hole looking like Charlie Sheen after a three-day bender?

Liberals couldn't have been less interested in removing Saddam Hussein and building a democracy in Iraq. So it's really adorable seeing them get all choked up about democracy now. Say, as long as liberals are all gung-ho about getting rid of out-of-touch, overbearing dictators, how about we start with Janet Napolitano?

DEMOCRATS: EMBOLDENING AMERICA'S ENEMIES AND TERRIFYING HER ALLIES SINCE 1976

 

[VINYLONE]

Using the broad brush of generalization seems to be your forte Sapa.

 

[PearlWatson]

Using the broad brush of generalization seems to be your forte Sapa.

I still can't get over that 80% of their women can't enjoy sex. A society that does that to women doesn't really deserve "freedom."

 

[babe]

I still can't get over that 80% of their women can't enjoy sex. A society that does that to women doesn't really deserve "freedom."

Freedom is not the problem. It's the solution.

 

[VINYLONE]

I still can't get over that 80% of their women can't enjoy sex. A society that does that to women doesn't really deserve "freedom."

It's not what they "deserve," it's what they want. If it's a step in the direction of more freedom and a more egalitarian society, why fight it?

Furthermore, I wonder where you get your views on Muslims? Have you ever any? I know 4, personally. 2 are a couple and the other 2 are males. The couple is just like every other couple...believe me...we've had our discussions.

 

[PearlWatson]

It's not what they "deserve," it's what they want. If it's a step in the direction of more freedom and a more egalitarian society, why fight it?

Furthermore, I wonder where you get your views on Muslims? Have you ever any? I know 4, personally. 2 are a couple and the other 2 are males. The couple is just like every other couple...believe me...we've had our discussions.

Fight it? I just have impotent disgust for it. A step in the right direction? The government they are rioting against outlawed the practice.

I'm not really interested in the Muslim aspect of this unless you believe they are to blame for the practice? Do you?

Is that Muslim chick still in possession of her ****? Does she wear a burka?

 

[PearlWatson]

Freedom is not the problem. It's the solution.

Freedom from/to do what?