Friday, February 11, 2011

Now, I'm no expert on the situation in Egypt, as I've already said. I can see how the demise of Mubarak is a good thing, and I can see how those involved in the protests want to feel some pride in the fact that their nemesis has fallen. But, having watched the events relatively closely over the past 48 hours, I'd have to strike a note of caution here. I'm not so sure that Mubarak went because of the power of the people, but rather because the military decided he was a lost cause. And that's something for the people to bear in mind as they move forward - the military is clearly crucial to the change happening in that country, but I'd be surprised if they don't play a big part in Egypt's future...

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Wednesday, February 02, 2011

On the situation in Egypt.

Well, I don't know. What are you looking at me for? I don't know anything about Egyptian politics. From what I've read change is probably a good thing, but that is always dependent on what change actually looks like. After all, the change from Tsarist government to a Marxist-Leninist government was hardly triumphant now, was it? Then again, I don't know whether that comparison stands. Because I have no real understanding of Egyptian politics.

But, unlike so many others currently blathering away like they have no control over their slack jaws, I'm prepared to admit to that. Controversial, I know...

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