The official U.S. response to events unfolding in Egypt has been mixed. For days, the Obama administration has refused to call for President Mubarak to … Too valuable for the EmpireRead more
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Narus in Egypt
What we’re seeing is the same technology that has enabled freedom movements around the world is also being used to target and track down political … Narus in EgyptRead more
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People’s revolution
Beginning this afternoon, shortly after (former) president Ben Ali fled Tunisia, I started getting calls about the effect of social media on the Tunisian uprising. … People’s revolutionRead more
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As long as they’re quiet, who cares?
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpBinX7XXfY] What’s happening is absolutely spectacular. The courage and determination and commitment of the demonstrators is remarkable. And whatever happens, these are moments that won’t … As long as they’re quiet, who cares?Read more
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BBC, I’m not the Muslim Brothers
The Egyptian government has launched a violent crackdown on the massive uprising seeking the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak. After over a week of unprecedented … BBC, I’m not the Muslim BrothersRead more
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Israeli support for Mubarak
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu: “What could develop, and which has developed already in several countries, including Iran itself, repressive of regimes of radical Islam, … Israeli support for MubarakRead more
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Egyptians speaking
“Yes, we can, too.”* [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLcaDZxw_GM] – from democracynow.org See how peaceful they are. Remember they are under tremendous economic crisis, poverty etc. Its remarkable. *A … Egyptians speakingRead more
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Democracy: Made in the U.S.A.
When we say tens of billions of dollars has been given to the regime, one of the highest recipients of foreign aid in the world, … Democracy: Made in the U.S.A.Read more
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We are proud of Egypt
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5GSfSRY2PQ] Moving video of protesters volunteering to clean up in Tahrir Square during the mass gatherings there against the US supported Mubarak regime. One of … We are proud of EgyptRead more
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Secular uprising in Egypt
There really is an unbelievable feeling of community now, of people coming together. People are picking up trash in Tahrir Square. People are handing out … Secular uprising in EgyptRead more