Geee Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 UK Independent:Why did the protesters prevail?Many of the younger protesters in what has been become known as the 25 January revolution told stories of being stopped in the street by older Egyptians and told how proud they should feel. Clearly those with longer memories were impressed at the speed of Mubarak's fall from grace. One of the things which facilitated it was the internet. As one administrator of the Facebook page which first called for the protests said: "Before our webpage went up people were interested only in football. But afterwards everything changed." Then there was simply the steely grit of the protesters, which the army initially acknowledged, and then supported. Anyone who witnessed the 28 January clashes with police will know that, without the bravery of the first wave of activists, the anti-government movement would never have reached Tahrir Square in the first place. Ultimately, Egyptians felt they had had enough. One of the economic aspects of Mubarak's legacy most mentioned on the streets since 25 January was the yawning gap between rich and poor. Striking busmen in Cairo last week showed The Independent of Sunday payslips for wages of about 400 Egyptian pounds a month – about £42. A hospital anaesthetist told us his gross pay was 700 EP a month – just over £70 – from which he had to find £11 for taxes and £15 for electricity. Angered by this and years of repression, spurred on by the success of Tunisia's jasmine revolution and determined enough to resist Mubarak's thuggish supporters, they turned the screw until their leader broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Sailing_J by HeyTammyBruce Dear Egyptians, if you'd like, we'd be willing to let our president go 2 yrs early and you can have him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geee Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 Sailing_J by HeyTammyBruce Dear Egyptians, if you'd like, we'd be willing to let our president go 2 yrs early and you can have him. :lol: Oh, if only!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Sailing_J by HeyTammyBruce Dear Egyptians, if you'd like, we'd be willing to let our president go 2 yrs early and you can have him. :lol: Oh, if only!!! I could respect him for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geee Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 See, we could get our wish and Oprah hers-everyone wins(except the Egyptians ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 See, we could get our wish and Oprah hers-everyone wins(except the Egyptians ) Ha. Every country for themselves. I'll pay his airfare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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