The Egyptians are out of control!
By eileenleyva
@eileenleyva (27560)
Philippines
January 29, 2011 2:48pm CST
Once, long ago, I was watching television and I was shocked by a news clip that showed the assassination of Anwar Sadat, president of Egypt. I felt sorry for the man because he was killed by his own men, the soldiers he trusted, while standing at attention performing his duty as president.
But that was some thirty years ago...
Fast forward now and Egypt is undergoing civil discontent, so the news reports... The president's cabinet has resigned and the people are at arms on the streets...
Mubarak... the name sounds familiar...
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12 responses
@nangisha (3495)
• Indonesia
8 Feb 11
Its just thats now day there no one can run their government with iron fist. Maybe at first people will came down because of fear but there is one time when people can not hold it any more.
I think thats was what happen in Egypt and maybe right now is a perfect moment for them and raise above fear. I hear from people who ever stay there, there no political freedom and they had to be very careful about something to say about their leaders.
Btw its Hosni Mubarak. He has been ruling in Egypt for a long time.
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@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
2 Feb 11
yes the name sounds familiar eileen..and it got me thinking they have this festival or event called "eid mubarak" right? anyways, yes i was also watching the new regarding Egypt's situation because i am worried my brother is in Egypt, well he is a seaman and they are docked in Egypt... ( but he called and they are safe ) but still maybe those protesting just had enough of their leader... and wants to progress once and for all.
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@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
2 Feb 11
Though I can't say that I completely understand everything that is going on in Egypt, to the best of my understanding, the reason for the civil unrest that they are going through in Egypt is because of the fact that their president doesn't serve in the same kind of democratic way that we are acccustomed to. The cabinet has resigned because the leader is a tyranical person. Because of that, the residents of the country want something that is more democratic than what they've been used to.
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@Sanitary (3968)
• Singapore
2 Feb 11
Yes, i read news on egypt too. It's really sad to hear that people are dying from the protest and yet the president is not doing much about it. What's the point in sacking and dismissing his cabinet when what people wants is the president to step down. HOwever, the president is facing a dilema too. IF he were to step down, it show that his government is weak and is powerless against his people. BUt if he doesn't, there will be more deaths, anybody can die.
@rogue13xmen13 (14402)
• United States
30 Jan 11
They want their government officials to step down, that's includes the President, and if he doesn't step down soon, it's going to get even worse.
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@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
29 Jan 11
It is alarming when the countries around us dissolve into violence in order to achieve political change.Our country has been friends with president Mubarek of Egypt, and so finds itself unwilling and unable to support political change that is occurring at this time of unrest. Being a national leader is both difficult and dangerous.
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
30 Jan 11
Hi eileenleyva, I have been following developments there closely and am concerned about how it will end. I hope that there is a peaceful solution in the end and not a bloodbath. Surely the people of Egypt deserve better than they have been getting. The world is changing very fast and soon no people anywhere will put up with such oppression. Blessings.
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@tigeraunt (6326)
• Philippines
30 Jan 11
hi eileen,
it is very sad to look at the videos. why people never get contented is so natural.. but to be violent?
i pity the civilians who wants to live a peaceful life. and the other nationalities who wants to go home or at least contact their families in their countries, they are at a loss on how to do it.
this situation is really chaotic.
ann
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@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
30 Jan 11
Hello Eileen,
Weren't we so any Different? even before the Martial Law or After Edsa Revolution we were also and still out of control. most specially in terms of not following the law and most people just trying their best to get around it and corrupt.
. as for them, they will suffer the same fate as we are now if they don't start working together in a civil way. most specially if the dictator has stepped down.
. as for them, they will suffer the same fate as we are now if they don't start working together in a civil way. most specially if the dictator has stepped down.1 person likes this
@visavis (5934)
• Philippines
30 Jan 11
Yeah now Egypt news are flowing every corner of the world and internet. This morning I asked one Egyptian friend here about the present situation, he said that the president should step down and he said enough is enough. Sound familiar in our country Philippines after long period in the admin - people shouting enough is enough.. see you around
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