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Turborama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-03-11 08:19 PM Original message |
U.S. Discusses Plan for Mubarak to Quit (Immediately. Obama admin discussing w/ Egyptian officials) |
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Hissyspit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-03-11 08:23 PM Response to Original message |
1. Reuters: FLASH: NY Times reporting that the Obama administration is discussing a proposal with Egypt |
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tekisui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-03-11 08:23 PM Response to Original message |
2. knr. |
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xchrom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-03-11 08:24 PM Response to Original message |
3. He's our puppet -- it's the least we could do. |
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TBF (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-03-11 08:36 PM Response to Original message |
4. Well after he whined on TV about wanting to leave they had better help him out - |
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Arrowhead2k1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-03-11 08:50 PM Response to Original message |
5. With the Vice-President taking power, I'm afraid even that is not going to cut it. |
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Matilda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-03-11 08:55 PM Response to Reply #5 |
6. Agree - Sulieman was Mubarak's choice, foisted on the people. |
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Bragi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-03-11 10:44 PM Response to Reply #6 |
17. If he's just a caretaker, shouldn't be a dealbreaker /nt |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-03-11 10:58 PM Response to Reply #5 |
19. And, who would they be? n/t |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-03-11 11:01 PM Response to Reply #5 |
20. At some point the protesters have to recognize they can not get all the demands they want. |
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David__77 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-03-11 11:42 PM Response to Reply #20 |
24. Of course they can. |
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Codeine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-04-11 12:12 AM Response to Reply #24 |
29. Those in a position to offer credible armed struggle |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-04-11 12:21 AM Response to Reply #20 |
31. What? VP is the guy who coordinated US/Egypt TOTURE/Rendition program!! |
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bread_and_roses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-04-11 08:03 AM Response to Reply #20 |
41. I was in a meeting last night on Gov's draconian budget with someone saying same about NYers |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-04-11 12:13 AM Response to Reply #5 |
30. Suleiman coordinated torture program -- US rendition in Egypt!! |
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Proletariatprincess (527 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-03-11 08:56 PM Response to Original message |
7. I'm uncomfortable with this.... |
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peachykeen (10 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-03-11 10:31 PM Response to Reply #7 |
14. Agreed. We need to keep out of this |
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AnOhioan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-03-11 09:06 PM Response to Original message |
8. Yeah, put Mubarak's torturer in power...sounds like a plan |
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decidedlyso (310 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-03-11 09:16 PM Response to Original message |
9. If Suleiman takes over, things will get worse--not better. Those protesters |
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Turborama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-03-11 09:21 PM Response to Original message |
10. John King on CNN right now trying ot take credit for this news and standing up for McCain |
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Matariki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-03-11 09:33 PM Response to Original message |
11. Free and fair elections - and we'll donate the voting machines...? |
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Turborama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-03-11 09:35 PM Response to Reply #11 |
12. LOL, good one. And the technicians from Ohio, just to show them how it's done. n/t |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-03-11 11:02 PM Response to Reply #11 |
21. At some point there needs to be some trust. n/t |
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Matariki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-03-11 11:21 PM Response to Reply #21 |
23. At some point there needs to be some accountability. |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-04-11 12:24 AM Response to Reply #21 |
33. Trust has to be earned -- and certainly Mubarak has shown who he truly is ... |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-04-11 12:22 AM Response to Reply #11 |
32. +1000% |
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harun (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-04-11 02:31 PM Response to Reply #11 |
43. lol, it's about to start raining voting machines in Cairo. |
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Fokker Trip (222 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-03-11 10:20 PM Response to Original message |
13. Mubarak is the classic Mafia boss type. Its all about what sort of deal he can get. |
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Zhade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-04-11 02:15 PM Response to Reply #13 |
42. You're kidding, right? Obama is talking about installing the current regime's chief torturer! |
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Tx4obama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-03-11 10:32 PM Response to Original message |
15. K & R n/t |
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Bragi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-03-11 10:34 PM Response to Original message |
16. Please let it be so! |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-03-11 10:58 PM Response to Original message |
18. I don't like it because the Muslim Brotherhood is involved. n/t |
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Bragi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-03-11 11:03 PM Response to Reply #18 |
22. I don't think they can be summarily excluded from any process |
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David__77 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-03-11 11:44 PM Response to Reply #22 |
25. We should have no say in if they lead or do not lead any process. |
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Turborama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-03-11 11:47 PM Response to Reply #18 |
26. Is that because you're concerned about Muslims being elected in the new democracy? n/t |
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comsymp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-04-11 12:12 AM Response to Reply #18 |
27. Dunno if this will help ease your concerns |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-04-11 12:25 AM Response to Reply #18 |
34. Only 20% of Egyptians support the Muslim Brotherhood ... it is no threat ... |
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Turborama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-04-11 12:34 AM Response to Reply #34 |
35. Coptic Christians have even voted for them out of frustration |
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comsymp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-04-11 12:40 AM Response to Reply #35 |
36. BTW Just want to give you an attaboy and thanks |
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Turborama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-04-11 07:38 AM Response to Reply #36 |
40. Thank *you*, much appreciated! |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-04-11 01:07 AM Response to Reply #35 |
37. Didn't know that ... but Egyptians want a new Constitution and an end to any gender |
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harun (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-04-11 02:32 PM Response to Reply #18 |
44. Liberty isn't always what YOU want. |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-04-11 12:12 AM Response to Original message |
28. Meanwhile, looks like Mubarak is setting up for a huge attack on protesters overnight ... ??? |
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Matilda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-04-11 02:37 AM Response to Reply #28 |
38. He probably could - been doing it for decades. |
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bread_and_roses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-04-11 07:26 AM Response to Original message |
39. Here's Fisk on Suleiman |
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