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2011-02-11 Africa North

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Posted by Steve White 2011-02-11 00:00|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top

#1 I cannot vouch for the accuracy of the following, but this quote can be found on many sites:

"During the meeting with the Military Council Mubarak made the following statement:

We are brothers, soldiers, we have bled together for Egypt, we have shed blood together. Today, we are faced by an enemy who demands we hand Egypt over to our enemies. The people of Egypt have been silenced by these insurgents and we have been more than patient. Will we all sit here and obey the Obama regime? Will we not once again, with honor stand up to our enemies? Will we not continue to stand for Egypt with honor?

Brothers, would you have me crawl away at the command of Obama? Would any of you crawl away like a dog that has been kicked? Would any of you bow down to the fools he has chosen to take our nation from us?

I leave to you, men of honor, the fate of Egypt, the honor of Egypt and in so doing, I know you will decide that which is right and honorable. We have known each other all our lives, we grew to be men together, we have eaten bread in each others houses and honored each others families. Will we now throw all that away for political expediency?"

I post it here to provide what might be more insight into what the Egyptian government is/might be thinking.

Strong words. The words of a man betrayed, and not going down without a fight.

Obama the lightbringer ~~unites~~ ignites the world.

Posted by Whiskey Mike 2011-02-11 06:43|| 2011-02-11 06:43|| Front Page Top

#2 Knowing the check from Abdullah had cleared certainly helped.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2011-02-11 07:08|| 2011-02-11 07:08|| Front Page Top

#3 Obama regime

Hope and change smart diplomacy is when 3rd world dictators speak openly of the US as a banana republic but if it makes Michele proud....

Posted by Alan Cramer 2011-02-11 08:33|| 2011-02-11 08:33|| Front Page Top

#4 "I'll see you in September when summer is gone
Have a good time but remember, I'll be waiting back home
And when you go out dating with some guy all alone
Just remember I'll be waiting when summer is gone"

Posted by GolfBravoUSMC 2011-02-11 09:11|| 2011-02-11 09:11|| Front Page Top

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