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Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's decision to step down from power is "obviously a welcome step," a U.S. official involved in the Egypt discussions said Friday.
Now comes "an unpredictable next chapter," the official added.
The official told CNN that Mubarak's decision is "a sign the [Egyptian] military chose society" over the longtime ruler.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nevada, issued a statement urging a peaceful transition of power for the longtime U.S. ally.
"I am pleased that President Mubarak has heard and heeded the voice of the Egyptian people, who have called for change," Reid said. But "it is crucial that Mubarak's departure be an orderly one and that it leads to true democracy for Egypt, including free, fair and open elections."
"We caution all sides against violence during this transition," he added.
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By: bugs hunter on 2/11/2011 3:42PM
The danger to Egypt's revolution comes from Washington.....
The Obama Administration quickly dissociated itself from its envoy to Egypt, Frank Wisner, after the latter candidly told the BBC on 5 February that he thought President Hosni Mubarak "must stay in office in order to steer" any transition to a post-Mubarak order ("US special envoy: 'Mubarak must stay for now'," 5 February 2011).
But one suspects that Wisner was inadvertently speaking in his master's voice. US President Barack Obama and his national security establishment may be willing to give up Mubarak the person, but they are not willing to give up Mubarak's regime
It is notable that the US has never supported the Egyptian protestors' demand that Mubarak must go now. Nor has the United States suspended its $1.5 billion annual aid package to Egypt, much of which goes to the state security forces that are oppressing protestors and beating up and arresting journalists.
Suleiman, long the powerful chief of Egypt's intelligence services, has served -- perhaps even more so than Mubarak -- as the guarantor of Egypt's regional role in maintaining the American- and Israeli-dominated order. As author Jane Mayer has documented, Suleiman played a key role in the US "rendition" program, working closely with the CIA which kidnapped "terror suspects" from around the world and delivered them into Suleiman's hands for interrogation, and almost certainly torture ("Who is Omar Suleiman?," The New Yorker, 29 January 2011).
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By: joan on 2/11/2011 4:44PM
Taken down by Twitter. How pitiful is that??? Mubarak didn't have the decency to know that at age 82...he couldn't govern a young nation. Pride cometh before a fall. What middle east nation will be next???
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By: Robert on 2/11/2011 5:01PM
What?! He stepped down? Why? He only did what American Presidents and politicians dream of because of those meddling civil rights laws. Total control, police states, exploitation, slavery, discrimination, murder, and genocide.
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By: bugs hunter on 2/11/2011 5:26PM
President Obama: Israel, please tell me what to do about Egypt!
Given the above information it’s no wonder that Obama over the past few days has adopted several and contradictory statements on the events in Egypt. His focus in not on the millions of Egyptians sacrificing all for freedom but on Jewish wealth to finance his 2012 reelection campaign. He knows that without Jewish support in funds and media exposure he has no chance of winning.
http://mycatbirdseat.com/2011/02/president-obama-israel-please-tell-me-what-to-do-about-egypt/
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By: Zenith on 2/12/2011 1:40AM
While it may be true that Israel is watching closely and out of self-interest would fail to support Obama's 2012 campaign, Saudia Arabia, Jordan and the rest of the Arab world are also watching and we certainly do not need to stoke more animosty in the Arab world. These are very dicey times in regards to foreign policy in the Middle East, for sure. Do we continue to walk the thin line of fairweather friendship and shifting values? Or do we get a backbone and take a firm stand and project, publically, (without wavering with the hottest event or conflict )what we truly believe in and are willling to sacrifice for?
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By: Yenkw imppt on 2/12/2011 6:08AM
Mubarak’s executive powers were handed over to the military Friday morning. Despite the military’s close connection with the U.S., their handling of the uprising has thus far been sensible, Latoyef said.
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