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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41506482/ns/world_news-mideastn_africa/?gt1=43001
Sources tell NBC News that Vice President Suleiman to take over as leader
CAIRO — Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak is to step down, two sources told NBC News on Thursday.
Following an all-day meeting of the country's supreme military council, the army said all the protesters' demands would be met and a further statement was expected to be made later Thursday, clarifying the situation.
Mubarak was also due to address the nation.
NBC News said a high-ranking source inside the president's office said that Mubarak would step down and the newly appointed vice president, Omar Suleiman, would take over. This was then confirmed by a second source.
It came as protesters defied government threats of a military crackdown with doctors in white lab coats and lawyers in black robes streaming into Cairo's Tahrir Square Thursday and labor unrest spread across the country.
The strikes had given powerful momentum to Egypt's wave of anti-government protests — now in their 17th day — and with its efforts to manage the crisis failing, the government threatened the army could impose martial law.
The protests, which have focused on demanding Mubarak's ouster, have tapped into the even deeper well of anger over economic woes, including inflation, unemployment, corruption, low wages and wide economic disparities between rich and poor.
On Thursday, they set fire to the local headquarters of state security, the main post office and the governor's offices, which had already been partially burned the day before. It appeared police and soldiers were not intervening.
The unconfirmed reports that Mubarak could go came after the regime seemed to be threatening a military crackdown.
Speaking to the Arab news network Al-Arabiya on Thursday, Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit said that if "adventurers" take over the process of reform the military "will be compelled to defend the constitution and national security ... and we'll find ourselves in a very grave situation."
The night earlier, he was more explicit, saying in an interview with "PBS NewsHour" that there would be chaos if Mubarak stepped down immediately.
"Do we want the armed forces to assume the responsibility of stabilizing the nation through imposing martial law, and army in the streets?" he said.
It was the second coup warning to the protesters this week, with Prime Minister Omar Suleiman making similar threats Tuesday.
..A protest group, responding to Suleiman's remarks, said Wednesday that there was "a clear threat to the protesters in Tahrir Square."
"We do not accept his threat, on the contrary, the demonstrators will continue and will not stop until we overthrow this tyrant regime," the April 6 Youth movement said in a statement emailed to its Facebook followers.
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Allegedly LOL
Everyone's still waiting for him to speak, and to turn over power to the new VP.
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This is like hitler stepping down for himmler =zero change.
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in before egypt turns into a sharia law country lol.
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It's just a puppet regime....Nasser wields power from behind the scenes.
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I cannot wait for Egypt to fall into the greedy hands of the Muslim brotherhood, lets see how
Israel reacts to that :D
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I cannot wait for Egypt to fall into the greedy hands of the Muslim brotherhood, lets see how
Israel reacts to that :D
Nooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!
Thats the one thing that may cause me to never ever set foot in Egypt again!
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If this somehow causes a chain reaction in north africa, world war 3 is coming :o.
yeah the EGYPT sittuation will be the "first" step, other wise one couldn't tell is ww3 coming ::)
it's not like this haven't been in the process since.... wait.. my arm pits stink like shit, I gotta take a shower, man, god..!
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Take a chill pill bro, did I say it was the first step? NO.
That won't be until the middle east oil supplies dimish(the north sea as well :P)
Energy shortages will causes ww3 if it does happen.
Anyhow does anyone know how egypt economy is expected to grow?
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Take a chill pill bro, did I say it was the first step? NO.
:D
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I'll be dead 8).
Meh maybe not, but a 10 percent reduction in global oil output would be chaos, it's a major portion of the 2008 crisis. Pretty much every oil field in the worst will be in decline by 2030 aside from those found in the americas.
WHEN THE OIL GOESTHERE WILL BE WARS LIKE MAD MAX
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Here is a link to live video feed.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/41511527#41511527
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Here is a link to live video feed.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/41511527#41511527
Nothing to see there, looks just like that ben kingsley movie.
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gay as a cock
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If this somehow causes a chain reaction in north africa, world war 3 is coming :o.
I hope it causes a chain reaction, I mean my page Apacheclips needs fresh combat videos on a daily basis - would be awesome.
Everytime I put on the news and I hear of another possible conflict I fucking dance to the TV.
War is fucking excellent for business
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I hope it causes a chain reaction, I mean my page Apacheclips needs fresh combat videos on a daily basis - would be awesome.
Everytime I put on the news and I hear of another possible conflict I fucking dance to the TV.
War is fucking excellent for business
Link to site I like business.
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as i am reading this thread i am hearing a lot of car horns celebrating the great news ;D
after 30 years under mubarak regime ppl just cant believe themselves.. the great and unexpected thing is that the change has been done by the power of ppl!!..
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and then the muslim scum is filling up the gap
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Could be a good thing... wait and see.
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Could be a good thing... wait and see.
haha.....
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And we all nudge closer to a One World government
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He's speaking now.
Awful translator.
Here, I'll help.....
"I am done as president of Egypt.......your country is fucked if the muslim brotherhood takes over......and you will deserve it you pigs.....now I am going to vacation in Venezuela with devilsmile , snort coke and bang hookers until I die.....I would like to thank the US for propping me up all these years.....and to the rest of the world.......eat shit, bitches.......peace out....."
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LOL ;D
I was damn close, huh? Used to be agent orange in the CIA.....
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Looks like he's not stepping down.
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I was damn close, huh? Used to be agent orange in the CIA.....
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Looks like he's not stepping down.
did you not read my translation, brosef?
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Egypt to Obama "do not humiliate Mubarak". DOH!
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I knew the good doctor would get my reference......classic scene....
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80 million Egyptians have to live under dictator rule because of 6 million Jews/Israelis. Thanks Ron, thanks AIPAC.
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Now the protesters are saying they are marching to the Presidential Palace...Yikes.
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Egypt to Obama "do not humiliate Mubarak". DOH!
Posturing by Mubarak for self-respect and with an eye to the world stage. If you don't think Obama has already laid it out to Mubarak you're kidding yourself. Egypt is critical to the geo-political Middle East and the US Middle-East worldview. Mubarak's successor will definitely be a military guy, one with a good/long history in and of US relations. Probably been a liaison for years. Never fear on this account, Coach.
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Looks like he's not stepping down.
Oh snap! ;D
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Posturing by Mubarak for self-respect and with an eye to the world stage. If you don't think Obama has already laid it out to Mubarak you're kidding yourself. Egypt is critical to the geo-political Middle East and the US Middle-East worldview. Mubarak's successor will definitely be a military guy, one with a good/long history in and of US relations. Probably been a liaison for years. Never fear on this account, Coach.
gird your loins, this could play out in more than one way
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i think now the egyptians have come that far that they dont allow him to remain in office.
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gird your loins, this could play out in more than one way
So girded. It really could, but I like how even Israel is being very, very quiet/subdued about this. Not even trying to fuck around as they usually do.
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So girded. It really could, but I like how even Israel is being very, very quiet/subdued about this. Not even trying to fuck around as they usually do.
option D?
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option D?
Always on the table. Billy!!!!!! ;D
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It's just a puppet regime....Nasser wields power from behind the scenes.
;D
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Mubarak is smart enough to stay in power and not appease the Muslim Brotherhood.
Obama, on the other hand, it ready to capitulate immediately. He evidently looks up to President Carter.......
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Mubarak step down? not going to happen.
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Mubarak step down? not going to happen.
Well, he's not staying.
Best plan: Don't be surprised to wake up and find Mubarak has left during the night. Perhaps with a covert US escort.
Worst plan, and more unlikely: Mubarak's head is used for a soccer ball.
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Well, he's not staying.
Best plan: Don't be surprised to wake up and find Mubarak has left during the night. Perhaps with a covert US escort.
Worst plan, and more unlikely: Mubarak's head is used for a soccer ball.
Hey, at least he gets to score all the goals. ;)
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in this speech he said clearly he gave ALL his authorities to the vice president.. the man just wants to go out in a good way!!.. it's clear this speech with its lot of "cuts" was recorded earlier (may be yesterday) and many experts confirmed that he is not in egypt now!!..
the assholes who are saying the muslim brotherhood will take the authority dont know a shit about what is happening now in egypt and by the way the MBH is not that popular in egypt,.. so many ppl are against it to rule!!..
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in this speech he said clearly he gave ALL his authorities to the vice president.. the man just wants to go out in a good way!!.. it's clear this speech with its lot of "cuts" was recorded earlier (may be yesterday) and many experts confirmed that he is not in egypt now!!..
the assholes who are saying the muslim brotherhood will take the authority dont know a shit about what is happening now in egypt and by the way the MBH is not that popular in egypt,.. so many ppl are against it to rule!!..
Remember how Putin "stepped down" ::)
You're probably right, but I would'nt be too sure of what the outcome is going to be at this point.
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Well, he's not staying.
Best plan: Don't be surprised to wake up and find Mubarak has left during the night. Perhaps with a covert US escort.
Worst plan, and more unlikely: Mubarak's head is used for a soccer ball.
most probably mubark is not in egypt now and this speech was recorded in the morning or yesterday..
but in all cases the army would never allow the protestants to touch mubarak.. the army has played a great neutral role in this crisis!!..
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Hey, at least he gets to score all the goals. ;)
'That Bashki man. Oh big damn head.' - Billy Fish ;D
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most probably mubark is not in egypt now and this speech was recorded in the morning or yesterday..
but in all cases the army would never allow the protestants to touch mubarak.. the army has played a great neutral role in this crisis!!..
The Americans would never allow someone to touch Mubarak. ;)
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Remember how Putin "stepped down" ::)
You're probably right, but I would'nt be too sure of what the outcome is going to be at this point.
it's a big turning point in the egyptian history and will definitely affect the whole region and so the whole world.. it will either take us up or will throw us in hell!!.. imo the best thing to happen now is to see the protestants going back to their homes and give the new authority the chance to make the promised improvements and changes till the coming elections in september!!..
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it's a big turning point in the egyptian history and will definitely affect the whole region and so the whole world.. it will either take us up or will throw us in hell!!.. imo the best thing to happen now is to see the protestants going back to their homes and give the new authority the chance to make the promised improvements and changes till the coming elections in september!!..
What ever happed to Nasser, BTW?
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The Americans would never allow someone to touch Mubarak. ;)
but if you noticed mubark is very angry of the US press to make him leave now.. he mentioned this clearly in his speech.. but sure if the US was supporting him to stay till september he wouldnt have passed all his authorities to the vice president!!..
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What ever happed to Nasser, BTW?
he died in 1970 :-X
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it's a big turning point in the egyptian history and will definitely affect the whole region and so the whole world.. it will either take us up or will throw us in hell!!.. imo the best thing to happen now is to see the protestants going back to their homes and give the new authority the chance to make the promised improvements and changes till the coming elections in september!!..
Yes. Yes. Maybe.
Status quo is what's wanted in Egypt, and what's hoped for. However, you have a predominantly young and predominantly poor population - a volatile mix. You, Salami, are living in interesting times. You take care, now. :)
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i think obama has no problem if this egyptian young man rules egypt :P
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i think obama has no problem if this egyptian young man rules egypt :P
I think you're mistaking Obama's smile for acquiescence. Not smart. ;)
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it's a big turning point in the egyptian history and will definitely affect the whole region and so the whole world.. it will either take us up or will throw us in hell!!.. imo the best thing to happen now is to see the protestants going back to their homes and give the new authority the chance to make the promised improvements and changes till the coming elections in september!!..
Sherief.....more importantly, will you still have to wear women's capri pants under the new regime?
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Sherief.....more importantly, will you still have to wear women's capri pants under the new regime?
I think he can live with such a condition as long as the embargo on calf raises is preserved maintained.
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Well thousands of people are surrounding Mubaraks palace now lol so if he's still in egypt he'd better stay indoors!
But I'm with you sherif, people should just go home now, get back to work!
And in sherifs defense, Arnold wore capri pants, so he is just following the king.
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Well, he's not staying.
Best plan: Don't be surprised to wake up and find Mubarak has left during the night. Perhaps with a covert US escort.
Worst plan, and more unlikely: Mubarak's head is used for a soccer ball.
Yup, IMO Dude is trying to hold on to his power, stepping down isn't going to happen. Dude is going to take a bullet or something to the dome. :-\