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[UmmSqueakster 54]

A reporter finally made it to Mahalla!

http://twitter.com/#!/bencnn

[msheesha 548]

A reporter finally made it to Mahalla!

http://twitter.com/#!/bencnn

Has Ben Wedeman always been as insightful/clear thinking as he's seemed to me thru this revolution?

I forget where I saw it - think it was Hamza Yusuf's comments about situation in Egypt - he said that interviewers/reporters like Anderson Cooper (and another report whose name I forget)sound more militant about the situation than the guests they're interviewing!

[UmmSqueakster 54]

Has Ben Wedeman always been as insightful/clear thinking as he's seemed to me thru this revolution?

I forget where I saw it - think it was Hamza Yusuf's comments about situation in Egypt - he said that interviewers/reporters like Anderson Cooper (and another report whose name I forget)sound more militant about the situation than the guests they're interviewing!

I honestly don't remember hearing about him before this - I'm more of an NPR gal than a CNN watcher. But I think that when you're on the ground, in the midst of the revolution, there's an effect on a person. Especially if you've been beaten by pro Mubarak thugs a la Anderson Cooper. I think a lot of the talking heads haven't actually been in Egypt during the protests.

BREAKING NEWS ON TWITTER - MUBARAK MAY BE STEPPING DOWN TODAY!

[msheesha 548]

Really? Do you think it's legit, or just a rumor?

[FormerlyKnownAs 17]

Al Jazeera is reporting that there is a serious rumor that his departure is "imminent". Supreme Council of Armed Forces had a meeting (without Mubarak) and came out with a statement, they are committed to safeguarding the people, the national resources, and basically meeting the legitimate demands of the Egyptian people.

Senior army official (reportedly) told some protesters: "All of your demands will be met" - This was also (reportedly) confirmed by NDP officials

NBC is reporting "Mubarak will step down tonight"

It has *really* got the people in Tahrir Sq fired up! So take it all with a grain of salt, but it looks like things are about to break loose.

Edited February 10, 2011 by LongRoadHome

[UmmSqueakster 54]

Like with the Wael Ghonim situation, I won't believe it until I hear it, but it does look good

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41506482/ns/world_news-mideastn_africa/

Of course, transferring power to Suiliman isn't really helpful. I saw this quote on twitter earlier today by Alexis de Tocqueville:

In a revolution, as in a novel, the most difficult part to invent is the end.

Mubarak out is but the first step. A lot still needs to be written. Corruption pervades most aspects of the government, and it needs somehow to be addressed and reformed. But if the government itself is corrupt, how then can it be trusted to make adequate reforms? Thus, the conundrum currently facing those who may lead.

[FormerlyKnownAs 17]

Agreed. There are reports that Mubarak will hand power to the military. We shall see.

[LaL 418]

Fever pitch! Please no transfer of power to Suleiman!

[Mithra 1,185]

MSN is saying he'll step down today and the newly appointed VP will take over. Not sure if that's better?

[FormerlyKnownAs 17]

Saw this last night:

[FormerlyKnownAs 17]

Al Jazeera reports: "Egyptian army earlier prevented Mubarak from making speech to hand power to VP"

Sec. gen. of NDP saying he asked Mubarak to transfer power to VP.

Time will tell

Edited February 10, 2011 by LongRoadHome

[FormerlyKnownAs 17]

Breaking now: Mubarak has traveled to Sharm with his chief of staff

Huh?

Retired army general now speaking on AJE: It should be noted that once the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces convene a meeting with the notable absence of the Commander In Chief, it is a *clear* indicator that the President is no longer in power.

Edited February 10, 2011 by LongRoadHome

[LaL 418]

"Presidential position is now vacant"

as per aljazeera english

hmmmm!

Edited February 10, 2011 by LaL

[FormerlyKnownAs 17]

Wow, they're evacuating the state television station... ?

I'm just going to hold my breath for a few hours and keep my fingers crossed that things go well. I suspect that the situation will not deteriorate into violence. The protesters have been so well behaved up to this point. Hoping, hoping, hoping... I have a trip planned for next week!

[Aly174 9]

They are saying now he will speak on state television this evening and make announcement of handing power over to the military....I am speechless, I just got home from work and had no idea until I logged in here and saw all of your comments then went and found the live news...this is truly history in the making...I am so happy and hopeful for the people of Egypt...

Wow, they're evacuating the state television station... ?

I'm just going to hold my breath for a few hours and keep my fingers crossed that things go well. I suspect that the situation will not deteriorate into violence. The protesters have been so well behaved up to this point. Hoping, hoping, hoping... I have a trip planned for next week!

I think your trip should go well...if all this holds true, it will be celebration in the streets...I am going March 4-14...