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Socoder -> Off Topic -> Congrats Egypt!

Fri, 11 Feb 2011, 11:47
Afr0
It has finally happened!

Long live the revolution!

(Jay, you need to make a political forum here!)

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Fri, 11 Feb 2011, 11:56
Stealth
Democracy at work.
Fri, 11 Feb 2011, 12:10
JL235
A middle eastern country is now less stable, CONGRATULATIONS!

Seriously tho this is a good thing. But this will probably get worse before it gets better. Similar also happened in Iran, and a year later Islamic fundamentalists managed to get into power and the country has been bad ever since.

The real hard work for a brighter Egypt starts now, after Mubarak has stepped down.
Fri, 11 Feb 2011, 13:03
Jayenkai
The difficult part will be finding a good interim that won't screw everyone over.
Good luck to them, I say!

And well done, so far!

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Fri, 11 Feb 2011, 15:18
dna
I never knew Egypt was not a democracy.


Sat, 12 Feb 2011, 07:53
steve_ancell
With all the greedy bastards that run the UK, I think it's about time this country had a revolution!
Sat, 12 Feb 2011, 09:26
Spare
The army was in charge of the country, and still is. Mubarak was just a face for their army, so I'm not sure how great this is. If they pick a new leader he will have to be accepted by the army.
Sun, 13 Feb 2011, 14:01
dna
Speaking of the Greedy people in the UK, what ever happened to the torries?

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Sun, 13 Feb 2011, 14:07
JL235
dna Speaking of the Greedy people in the UK, what ever happened to the torries?

They run the country now.
Sun, 13 Feb 2011, 15:03
dna
I thought they were gone since they lost the majority some years ago.
Apparently they got it back.


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Sun, 13 Feb 2011, 16:22
JL235
Labour did dominate politics for the last 13 years, and for most of that the Tories were effectively dead. But they always remained as the main opposition party, so it was innevitable that they have managed to get back into power.

Tbh I don't think the Tories are so bad now that they have moved closer to the centre ground. The current government seems to be far better run then the final years of the previous Labour government. Regardless of policy, a well run country is better then a badly run country.
Mon, 14 Feb 2011, 10:18
HoboBen
Seems like Egypt's armed forces are in control... Mubarak may be out, but the revolution has stalled short of taking power. It remains to be seen if the launch of a new, democratic trade union in Egypt will be able to organise a strong enough movement.

From the guardian:

  • After scuffles yesterday, when soldiers tried to clear demonstrators out of Tahrir Square, the military has delivered an ultimatum to protesters today to leave the central plaza that formed the heart of the revolution or face arrest.

  • Despite the ousting of Mubarak, tensions continue in Egypt over the military's plan to rule by martial law until elections are held. While the military's move has been welcomed by some, other pro-democracy protesters are alarmed by the failure to agree to a civilian-led interim government. The army is expected to issue a communique today cracking down on those creating "chaos and disorder" as well as effectively banning strikes.


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Mon, 14 Feb 2011, 12:24
Afr0
Boo!