Middle East Revolutions: Current Bahrain protests getting violent

[Mistress Stowastiq]

http://www.livestream.com/democracynow

This blogger is crying while attempting to explain to Amy Goodman what it is like in Tahrir Sq. Lol it is very cool seeing Amy Goodman all giddy and cheerful. They are crowdsurfing Egyptian Army Soldiers.
Obama on WH live in 15 min 3pm Eastern

[BardonGaruda]

Sky just reported that Mubarak (through a friend in Israel) accused Obama of mounting a misguided crusade for democracy in the middle east.

[BardonGaruda]

So Mubarak did flee to Israel?

The friend in Israel said he just spoke to him on the phone.

[isladar]

That has seriously got to be the most awkward caller ID number to show up on your phone right now.

"Oh, uh, Hosni.. uh, heeeeeeeeeeeyyy."

[ronin sparthos]

Sky just reported that Mubarak (through a friend in Israel) accused Obama of mounting a misguided crusade for democracy in the middle east.

Mubarak: Clueless to the very end.

[isladar]

Though speaking of that, I need to rewatch Obama's 2009 speech in Cairo, since it's being referenced frequently.

edit: found the transcript. It's longish, just snipped a relevant bit.

I know -- I know there has been controversy about the promotion of democracy in recent years, and much of this controversy is connected to the war in Iraq. So let me be clear: No system of government can or should be imposed by one nation by any other.

That does not lessen my commitment, however, to governments that reflect the will of the people. Each nation gives life to this principle in its own way, grounded in the traditions of its own people. America does not presume to know what is best for everyone, just as we would not presume to pick the outcome of a peaceful election. But I do have an unyielding belief that all people yearn for certain things: the ability to speak your mind and have a say in how you are governed; confidence in the rule of law and the equal administration of justice; government that is transparent and doesn't steal from the people; the freedom to live as you choose. These are not just American ideas; they are human rights. And that is why we will support them everywhere.

[Aevis]

saw that coming all the way. all the talk about not bowing to foreign pressure in his yesterday's speak made me want to /slap him badly and scream: "look out your window, those are your people!" @necronus would love that but i doubt it will live long enough. it's too close, to grasp the whole situation without a description unlike, let's say the picture from china tiananmen square.

[BardonGaruda]

That has seriously got to be the most awkward caller ID number to show up on your phone right now.

"Oh, uh, Hosni.. uh, heeeeeeeeeeeyyy."

You get the feeling that the phrase "so how about those packers" was used very early in the conversation.

[quannum]

[Callisto]

That has seriously got to be the most awkward caller ID number to show up on your phone right now.

"Oh, uh, Hosni.. uh, heeeeeeeeeeeyyy."

Still hoping Obama tosses in a 'you still my Brosni' in a few minutes

[Thoronas]

At which point Mubarak insisted the Steelers would remain the Supebowl Champs until September.

lol

In all seriousness how long until we see hipsters wearing Egyptian flag bandanas?

[Callisto]

lol

In all seriousness how long until we see hipsters wearing Egyptian flag bandanas?

. . .

C'mon dude, you couldn't let one day of celebration go by before you made me think of something that made me really, really mad again?

[BardonGaruda]

Haha Sky cut off a commentator mid sentence with the phase "Sorry to cut across you, these are the live scenes from Washington where president Oba.." then they go to commercial!

[Correction]

Saw a quick blurb flash by that Obama's statement on Egypt is delayed an hour?

[Minions]

Speech time, http://www.whitehouse.gov/live

[BardonGaruda]

Sky are showing the podium in split screen with Tahrir square. Still got the caption Obama to make statement shortly. They are talking about what tone he'll use and if it'll be as hesitant and inconsistant as other statements.

[Caiyuo]

There he is.

[Olo401]

Ah ok here we go..

Did I just see on the scroll that the Arab League sec'y gen. is also quitting?

[isladar]

Obama is praising the people's demands for democracy, and the military's patriotism in protecting the people and the state.


edit: "This is the power of human dignity."

[isladar]

THe right speech, I think.