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Scootaloo

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61. For those naysayers who think the "Arab Spring" is dead and done for...

Fri Dec 7, 2012, 04:56 PM

Dec 2012

Revolutions are not fast. It took ten years for a viable state to arise on the eastern shore of North America after the 1776 uprising. If you were expecting instant gratification, waiting for "democracy to kick in" like that Family Guy clip, well, either you have a very poor perspective of history, or you're judging these nations and people by a very different standard than the one you use for your own.

The Egyptians aren't afraid of their government anymore, and they'll keep doing this until they get a government they like... and for the record, no, that's not necessarily going to be a government you like.

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Highlights from Egypt, Dec 7 2012 (Part 3) - The people are at the Palace gates [View all] Catherina Dec 2012 OP

I hope that's what Lansing looks like very soon The Blue Flower Dec 2012 #1

I hope so too. Solidarity n/t Catherina Dec 2012 #12

7 political parties agree to meet w the president tomorrow for dialogue Catherina Dec 2012 #2

MB- Please tell us which "foreigners" are funding the opposition and why Catherina Dec 2012 #6

Abulfutouh has issued a statement saying him & his party will boycott talks with #Morsi Catherina Dec 2012 #41

Being fired at protesters in Port Said Catherina Dec 2012 #3

tens of thousands around palace. Bad comms. atmosphere is vibrant. the revolution is ON! Catherina Dec 2012 #4

reports #Egypts Military Generals are convening a meeting without President Morsi Catherina Dec 2012 #5

Cairo rocked by mass protests against Morsi Catherina Dec 2012 #7

Thanks for keeping us posted. It's what? Like 8 PM in Cairo? sinkingfeeling Dec 2012 #8

9:26 PM in Cairo right now. I have a feeling it's going to be a long night. n/t Catherina Dec 2012 #13

tanks are back behind the barricades at Merghany st. off the presidential palace Catherina Dec 2012 #9

I cannot thank you enough for the effort you've made here... countryjake Dec 2012 #10

Just your support and reading it is thanks enough Catherina Dec 2012 #65

largest industrial city in Egypt announces autonomy: “We no longer belong to the Ikhwani state,” Catherina Dec 2012 #11

Working class city of Mahallha taken over by anti-MB protesters; declares "independence" Catherina Dec 2012 #21

the final stand. we either set the first step towards a great future or the first nail in our coffin Catherina Dec 2012 #14

Still no mention of what's happening in #egypt on CNN world homepage, which mean #USA still backing Catherina Dec 2012 #15

sounds like the Ultras have arrived. Lots of fireworks by the #prezpalace, lots of cheering Catherina Dec 2012 #16

To western media... TeeYiYi Dec 2012 #17

In #Tanta they are stepping on Morsy Catherina Dec 2012 #18

MB upgrades to Bush speak "Regional Axis of Evil". Up next "They Hate us for our freedoms" Catherina Dec 2012 #19

Same fumbling,blabbering garbage,'just trust me'... aides say 'only he knows depth of conspiracy Catherina Dec 2012 #33

delay the referendum as long as opposition promises to not appeal it in court. Nonstarter? Catherina Dec 2012 #20

anger among police officers aftr videos of torture of ppl by #MB at Palace surfaced Catherina Dec 2012 #22

Fox News just did a live report on events in #Egypt from Jerusalem. I kid you not. Catherina Dec 2012 #23

Did they mistake Jerusalem for Cairo? pinboy3niner Dec 2012 #26

Thanks for the humor. My head was beginning to hurt. Not anymore lol. n/t Catherina Dec 2012 #57

An American Coup in Egypt? By As'ad AbuKhalil Catherina Dec 2012 #24

Just to be clear, ANTI-Morsi protestors are currently PEACEFULLY protesting, just incase some OTHER Catherina Dec 2012 #25

Prosecutors release 138 out of 150 rounded up in presidential palace clashes Catherina Dec 2012 #27

Wed, Pres. claimes 200 "conspirators" arrested Tues. "confessed"; Liar, liar! Catherina Dec 2012 #51

K&R Mnemosyne Dec 2012 #28

ElBaradei on TV addresses the Egyptians, calling upon unity, avoiding bloodshed Catherina Dec 2012 #29

VP: Morsi willing to delay the referendum if that decree is to be immunised from judicial review. Catherina Dec 2012 #30

Dear Non-Egyptian Arab supporters of Morsy & the MB: Catherina Dec 2012 #31

Sharm elSheikh announces a sit-in until fall of regime Catherina Dec 2012 #32

2,000+ reactionary #MuslimBrotherhood stooges are rallying in support of their fascist dictator Catherina Dec 2012 #34

General Union of Tourism Workers declares rejection of Morsi Const. Declaration, draft constitution Catherina Dec 2012 #35

Reports on clashes between protesters and police at the city council in #Alexandria Catherina Dec 2012 #36

MB-associated FB pages telling all members to head towards... "refusing to show up is prohibited". Catherina Dec 2012 #37

MB: "Urgently and ASAP, all members head to Salah Salem area, you're not allowed to sit this out, Catherina Dec 2012 #39

Here's the post ...- Asmaa Mahfouz just confirmed members are starting to arrive there. Catherina Dec 2012 #40

MB-related facebook account calling everyone urgently to "Salah Salem area" Catherina Dec 2012 #48

most written responses were "Let's take it easy, let's calm down, let's not lose our country". Catherina Dec 2012 #50

"this is Khaled, I was just attacked in front of my fucking house. My phone has been stolen Catherina Dec 2012 #38

is fine, was just attacked and his mobile was stolen (but this is how they find the others) Catherina Dec 2012 #44

BREAKING: 'ready' to postpone constitution referendum Catherina Dec 2012 #42

Man who videotaped MB beating ppl at presPalace has been arrested Catherina Dec 2012 #43

Pro-#Morsi already arriving at Salah Salem area, with sticks and chanting "obedience" Catherina Dec 2012 #45

more than 1.5 MILLION phones in the vicinity of the presidential palace Catherina Dec 2012 #46

Live Updates: Morsi sends messages of 'compromise' as thousands surround palace Catherina Dec 2012 #47

Before Presidential Palace tonight pic Catherina Dec 2012 #49

#Zagazig - 2 gas bombs were fired right in front of Almabarra hospital forcing Catherina Dec 2012 #52

reports minibuses ppl putting helmets on near palace. People here expect a violent attack Catherina Dec 2012 #53

Former Member of FJP posts picture of her shattered Membership card with "I'm sorry #Egypt" Catherina Dec 2012 #54

reports MB are about 5000 and they're awaiting more orders. Catherina Dec 2012 #55

military source denies military generals convened without President Morsi Catherina Dec 2012 #56

living near presidential palace? Unlock your wi-fi to help the protesters Catherina Dec 2012 #58

No fear Catherina Dec 2012 #59

Continuing Part 4 in following link Catherina Dec 2012 #60

For those naysayers who think the "Arab Spring" is dead and done for... Scootaloo Dec 2012 #61

Well said n/t Catherina Dec 2012 #63

ATTN morsi: TICK TOCK! TICK TOCK! triplepoint Dec 2012 #62

Tick tock, tick tock! n/t Catherina Dec 2012 #64