The Middle East Revolution [2010-2011] Thread: I love baton - General

I am no expert on this but is there any chance there is an actual reason they are staying still? Trying to force the western world to react rather than letting innocents die? Or is it just because they have no other option but to stay? They could be trying a (hopefully) more successful tiananmen approach, asin peaceful protest in the face of violence.

[QUOTE=Epic Lul;27839060]I am no expert on this but is there any chance there is an actual reason they are staying still? Trying to force the western world to react rather than letting innocents die? Or is it just because they have no other option but to stay? They could be trying a (hopefully) more successful tiananmen approach, asin peaceful protest in the face of violence.[/QUOTE] Lack of leaders is my guess. Many other factors though!

What is going on now? I haven't been able to catch up with what is going on. Have the protests stopped?

[QUOTE=danelo;27840285]What is going on now? I haven't been able to catch up with what is going on. Have the protests stopped?[/QUOTE] Not even close.

Just read that the kidnapped Swedish journalist is in a hospital in Cairo with a critical stabwound, but luckily he's alive.

They're currently attacking journalists, confiscating cameras and equipment. TVA news, Québec. It's good that you want independence Egypt, but I don't think you need to beat the cameras for that to work.

[QUOTE=Feuvert;27841250] It's good that you want independence Egypt, but I don't think you need to beat the cameras for that to work.[/QUOTE] I believe its the pro Mubarak supporters and the government (same people perhaps) taking the cameras and broadcasting equipment. The anti Mubarak protesters want as much shown it seems.

[QUOTE=Epic Lul;27839060]I am no expert on this but is there any chance there is an actual reason they are staying still? Trying to force the western world to react rather than letting innocents die? Or is it just because they have no other option but to stay? They could be trying a (hopefully) more successful tiananmen approach, asin peaceful protest in the face of violence.[/QUOTE] A mixture of both, they know if they were to just get up and leave now Mubarak would fuck them over later so they're hoping to gain international support. [editline]3rd February 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=Feuvert;27841250]They're currently attacking journalists, confiscating cameras and equipment. TVA news, Québec. It's good that you want independence Egypt, but I don't think you need to beat the cameras for that to work.[/QUOTE] What Jsm said, it's mainly the Pro-Mubarak beating, and the army who are confiscating. Well army confiscates some.

[QUOTE=Death King83;27839703]Lack of leaders is my guess. Many other factors though![/QUOTE] No, it's because if they leave, the pro-Mubarak supporters will set up their own protests there and make it look like they're sorry and they want Mubarak to stay. It's his plan and it's what he's trying to do.

[QUOTE=Epic Lul;27839060]I am no expert on this but is there any chance there is an actual reason they are staying still? Trying to force the western world to react rather than letting innocents die? Or is it just because they have no other option but to stay? They could be trying a (hopefully) more successful tiananmen approach, asin peaceful protest in the face of violence.[/QUOTE] the reason they are staying still right now is holding the tahrir square occupied with anti-Mubarak for many reasons 1- Tahrir square is a symbol.. its the most important place in Cairo & Egypt maybe ... even the name means liberation 2- the real question is .. why is Mubarak so desperate to kick them out of a normal square... the reason is that once these people are kicked , he will fill it with pro Mubarak thugs with the very big " We're sorry Mubarak , we love you " banner.. then they will allow all the cameras in. 3- as long as Tahrir square is occupied the country is on strike and there are protests everywhere .. more people join everyday 4- the other only alternative is to head to presidential palace... which is guarded by 22,000 presidential guards force and they have all the kind of defensive weapons you can imagine, even AA guns ... it will be a real bloodbath

Anderson Cooper gets attacked. A second time. You know, for being a possibly gay person, he certainly is a badass.

[QUOTE=CabooseRvB;27842733]Anderson Cooper gets attacked. A second time. You know, for being a possibly gay person, he certainly is a badass.[/QUOTE] What do you mean possibly? He's flaming. Also, just because he's gay doesn't mean he can't be a badass.

I love the movement and all, don't get me wrong, but it seriously hurts to hear that museums are being broken into. Is there anyone you could speak to try to stop that or something, because losing King Tut to a government change is deeply saddening to me.

I wonder where they're gonna go tomorrow. Maybe just the TV Building.

[img]http://i.imgur.com/QAuHV.jpg[/img] would've helped if you did this also tf2 irl

Snackhat? Genius!

I like how the guy in the top left with the bottles on his head is smiling, as if he knows he looks like a twit.

At least the guys with concrete and the one with a pot will get some protection.

Im gonna arm my private army with pot helmets... No that is great, they kind of bring some humor and happy to this whole thing while still being awesome. Go Egyptians! EDIT: Wow, on a Russian channel, there's a talk show where they invited an Egyptian journalist. When they asked him whether this started spontaneously or it was organized, he said that the youth started it spontaneously (which is true). And then all these stupid idiots started coming up to the round table like they were about to gang beat him or something and started arguing. "What about Elbaradei? And Omar Sufei? You call that not organized?! How they suddenly appear out of nowhere?" FUCKING IGNORANT JACKASSES. My own people aren't even smart enough to realize that of course they'd fucking appear, they were always anti-Mubarak, why the fuck would they not appear. But that doesn't mean they're behind it. Omfg.

I have a bad feeling about whats gonna happen today. .

[QUOTE=Fables;27846002]At least the guys with concrete and the one with a pot will get some protection.[/QUOTE] I think its a piece of styrofoam, not concrete.

[QUOTE=Pharaoh;27848255]I have a bad feeling about whats gonna happen today. .[/QUOTE] Whys that?

[QUOTE=InvaderNouga;27848467]Whys that?[/QUOTE] Things have been constantly escalating and Mubarak has been pushing forward on his despicable plans trying to make everything seem okay to the outside world, If this protest wins in Mubaraks favour then i'm scared at the result for the people.

[QUOTE=InvaderNouga;27848467]Whys that?[/QUOTE] they have been arresting all journalists for a reason , they don't want any witnesses ----------- an orphan kid ..thrown in the street with no home, no organizations to provide shelter and food for him ... this is why a revolution is a must [URL=http://img232.imageshack.us/i/16898817900994213555910.jpg/][IMG]http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/2586/16898817900994213555910.jpg[/IMG][/URL] translation : " no for injustice , no for corruption , no for terrorism , no for destruction"

[img]http://gyazo.com/809aba9a5f6e6ceb425eba54fc75c261.png[/img] best so far

[QUOTE=FunnyBunny;27849520][img_thumb]http://gyazo.com/809aba9a5f6e6ceb425eba54fc75c261.png[/img_thumb] best so far[/QUOTE] HAIL ME, FOR I AM THE MESSIAH I'd believe in that religion.

This is the first thread I read every time I go on Facepunch now, I just feel sad that I can't help these people out in any form.

Is it possible that the pro-Mubarak supporters are really goverment agents?

[QUOTE=Mr.T;27849895]Is it possible that the pro-Mubarak supporters are really goverment agents?[/QUOTE] Possible? it's pretty much confirmed.

[QUOTE=Mr.T;27849895]Is it possible that the pro-Mubarak supporters are really goverment agents?[/QUOTE] It's quite possible, maybe even likely.