Egypt: A Sleeping Giant Awakens
by Rannie Amiri Global Research, February 5, 2011 Poor people gonna rise up And get their share Poor people gonna rise up And take what’s theirs
And finally the tables are starting to turn Talkin’ bout a revolution – Tracy Chapman’s Talkin’ Bout A Revolution, 1988 The sleeping Egyptian giant has finally awoken. The Arab world’s most populous nation—85 million strong—has been in political hibernation for 30 long years. The deep slumber is now (…)
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Egypt: A Sleeping Giant Awakens
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’Egyptian people will not let US pick leaders for them’
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Neocons’ Tepid Reaction to the Egyptian Democratic Revolution
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Neocons’ Tepid Reaction to the Egyptian Democratic Revolution
February 4, 2011 posted by Debbie Menon
In a situation where Israeli interests would be harmed by democratic revolution,the neocons’ ardor for this development has cooled dramatically.
By Dr. Stephen Sniegoski via My Catbird Seat
Egyptian uprising
THE uprisings currently taking place against the autocratic regimes in the Middle East would seem to be in line with the neoconservatives’ advocacy of radical democratic (…) -
The Events in Egypt: A Cautionary Tale on the History of US Foreign Policy Tactics
5 February 2011 par (Open-Publishing)
The Events in Egypt: A Cautionary Tale on the History of US Foreign Policy Tactics
by William Blum Global Research, February 4, 2011 killinghope.org
In July of 1975 I went to Portugal because in April of the previous year a bloodless military coup had brought down the US-supported 48-year fascist regime of Portugal, the world’s only remaining colonial power. This was followed by a program centered on nationalization of major industries, workers control, a minimum wage, land reform, and (…) -
Mideast Turmoil IS a Direct Threat to American Empire, and That’s Great
5 February 2011 par (Open-Publishing)
Mideast Turmoil IS a Direct Threat to American Empire, and That’s Great
February 3, 2011 posted by Michael Leon
An interview with Noam Chomsky about what the struggle means for the future of imperialist, U.S. foreign policy in the region.
Editor’s Note: Following is an exchange between two extraordinary American activists, Amy Goodman and Noam Chomsky, who have chosen to use their intellect in support of equality and liberty—pursuits that carry with them risks and indeed guarantee of (…) -
THE EGYPTIAN CRISIS: Stop the Dictator Now!
4 February 2011 par (Open-Publishing)
JAZZMAN CHRONICLES. DISSEMINATE FREELY.
“The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will in this crisis shrink from the service of his country but he that stands it now deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.”
Tom Paine, The American Crisis.
That which we knew would happen has happened, is happening and will continue to happen until the tyrant is removed from power and a new government is securely in place.
The crackdown has begun in earnest. The dictator has responded as (…) -
Egypt’s Revolution: US Imperialism Brought to Heel
2 February 2011 par (Open-Publishing)
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by Finian Cunningham Global Research, February 2, 2011
With up to eight million Egyptian people defying nearly a week of military curfew in that country to insist implacably on the overthrow of the US-backed Mubarak regime, there can be little doubt that this is a people’s revolution. In this way alone, the people have succeeded already in defying bravely – over 300 have been killed by the regime in the past week – a brutal (…) -
Egyptian Uprising Must Address U.S Interference and the Role of Israel in the Region
2 February 2011 par (Open-Publishing)
Egyptian Uprising Must Address U.S Interference and the Role of Israel in the Region
by Ghada Chehade Global Research, January 31, 2011
As an analyst and observer of the recent rebellions in the Middle East, specifically Egypt, I want to make three developing observations. First, the Egyptian people cannot confront local despots and “regime change” without addressing the patron of Mubarak’s regime—The United States. Second, because of the U.S’ influence and because Egypt is so (…) -
Video: Demonstration Staged at Egyptian Embassy, in Washington, D.C.
29 January 2011 par (Open-Publishing)
On Saturday, January 29, 2011, at noon, an “emergency demonstration” was staged in front of the Egyptian Embassy, in Washington, D.C. It was organized by the ANSWER Coalition and a host of other activist groups in the area. According to the ANSWER Coalition’s press release, the purpose of the rally was to “show solidarity with the Egyptian people” in their struggle to overthrow the “dictatorship of Hosni Mubarak,” who has received for decades “$2 billion a year” in U.S. aid to prop up his (…)
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THE LOVE POLICE: LOVE IS MORE POWERFUL THAN FEAR
23 January 2011 par (Open-Publishing)