thebluefood Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 You guys wanna know about my urges? :paranoid: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 I have supported change, but I urge caution since choices have consequences. Well, it's not really our choice to make. ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Well, it's not really our choice to make.~Bang How we respond is....for every action... ASF sobriety is using caution is it not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Did they ever give a headcount of all the protesters nation wide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 They skipped taking heads this time...maybe it's a trend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 The USA supported the dictator for decades. So why do we see his downfall as a good thing? It ain't 1776 any more and we aren't who we think we are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 I think what gives me the highest optimism is the overall age of the protesters. By and large they're young people, but not kids. 20s and 30s.. not just students, in other words. From everything I've seen (which admittedly pales in comparison to some of you guys' understanding of the situation.) the protesters are largely pro-west, pro-freedom, and eager to tell us their story, eager for our support, eager to clasp hands with us in unity. If their movement is subverted by people who want other things, I don't think they'll stand for it. They've already shown a willingness to die for their cause, and the temerity it takes to sustain a revolt. Usually I'm such a pessimist, but I really believe change for the better is coming. ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluefood Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 I think what gives me the highest optimism is the overall age of the protesters. By and large they're young people, but not kids. 20s and 30s.. not just students, in other words. From everything I've seen (which admittedly pales in comparison to some of you guys' understanding of the situation.) the protesters are largely pro-west, pro-freedom, and eager to tell us their story, eager for our support, eager to clasp hands with us in unity. If their movement is subverted by people who want other things, I don't think they'll stand for it. They've already shown a willingness to die for their cause, and the temerity it takes to sustain a revolt. Usually I'm such a pessimist, but I really believe change for the better is coming. ~Bang That does encourage me, too. They're young, educated, and mixing in demographics. The fact that women and Christians are out there marching, not to mention students and professors, tells me that this is not what some think it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 I think what gives me the highest optimism is the overall age of the protesters. By and large they're young people, but not kids. 20s and 30s.. not just students, in other words. From everything I've seen (which admittedly pales in comparison to some of you guys' understanding of the situation.) the protesters are largely pro-west, pro-freedom, and eager to tell us their story, eager for our support, eager to clasp hands with us in unity. If their movement is subverted by people who want other things, I don't think they'll stand for it. They've already shown a willingness to die for their cause, and the temerity it takes to sustain a revolt. Usually I'm such a pessimist, but I really believe change for the better is coming. ~Bang It really does have a positive feel to it, I for one am praying it stays that way. (I'm a bit worried that essentially they have kept dictatorial powers in place, just with a new person). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 That does encourage me, too. They're young, educated, and mixing in demographics. The fact that women and Christians are out there marching, not to mention students and professors, tells me that this is not what some think it is. What it is does not determine what it will be if they are not careful. I am hopeful as well,but hopes never ran a country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 What it is does not determine what it will be if they are not careful.I am hopeful as well,but hopes never ran a country That's why I'm encouraged by the age. They're young, but not just idealistic students thrashing around against the establishment because they're finally out of Mom and Dad's house and think they've got the world figured out. They're young enough to retain some idealism, but have it tempered with a knowledge of how the world really does work. ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsburySkinsFan Posted February 12, 2011 Author Share Posted February 12, 2011 The USA supported the dictator for decades. So why do we see his downfall as a good thing? It ain't 1776 any more and we aren't who we think we are. The US supports lots of dictators around the globe when it is in the best interest of the US to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Obviously, Egypt has a long way to go. But the past few weeks have been what seems a good step forward. Especially when the comments about honoring currently agreements and treaties. I'm also glad that most current American elected officials took the high road on this, and only a few tried to use this as an attack on the admin. Of course you have the dummies out there that probably are still saying Obama f'd it up. But they're wrong. Aside from conversation, we let the Egyptians handle their own business and it appears to be working. I can't imagine us doing anything differently and getting a better result thus far. Congrats to Egypt. Keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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