EGYPT: ElBaradei shares joy at Mubarak ouster via Twitter
Egyptian opposition leader Mohamed ElBaradei has become an active Twitter user.
Early Saturday, the Nobel laureate and former head of the United Nations Atomic Energy Agency tweeted in English and Arabic in the wake of President Hosni Mubarak's resignation: "Egypt Today is a free and proud nation. God bless."
ElBaradei has more than 60,000 followers on Twitter and is following 35, according to the website, which says his account is verified. He has posted 259 tweets since March.
ElBaradei also spoke with the satellite network Al Jazeera by telephone Friday, calling Mubarak's resignation a "dream come true" for the Egyptian people.
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— Molly Hennessy-Fiske
Photo: Egyptian pro-democracy advocate Mohamed ElBaradei, former chief of the UN nuclear watchdog agency and Egypt's reformist leader, speaks during a press conference in Cairo Feb. 4. Credit: Amr Nabil/Associated Press
Egypt’s political future is like the aftermath of a volcanic eruption. Like the flowing lava the political scene is fiery molten, ever changing, steaming, flaming, changing size, shape, and direction.
What are the Consequences of the Democracy Building in the Middle East?
During the Bush two Presidency we suffered the attack of 911. Rightfully the President dedicated himself and his administration to the absolute security of our Country.
Bush Two’s strategy included …
1. You are either with me or against me. Hence it is my way or the highway.
2. The building of Democracy throughout the Middle East and Environs must continue.
3. The Military attacks throughout the Middle East and Environs are justified.
4. We must strengthen our security at home along our borders, in the air, land and seas.
5. We must keep Israel safe. Israel is our major friend in the Middle East.
What are the Diverse Political Opinions from within the United States?
1. From the political right we hear that President Obama should be more forceful with respect to the Egyptian leadership.
2. From the diplomats of the past speak softly and with restraint publically but forcefully privately.
3. From the political left support those that are rebelling against the Egyptian leadership.
What are the diverse opinions from the Middle East countries?
1. Will Egypt still respect all treaties?
2. Israel is very concerned about the prospect of the new Egyptian leaders. Will Egypt still recognize the peace agreement with Israel?
3. Will the United States still pay Egypt money for peace?
4. Will the United States help the people that ask for more freedom even if it means possible danger to Israel? What will be the costs for democracy and freedom and peace?
What are the Consequences of the ongoing United States strategy of democracy building in the Middle East?
1. “Competition” between Religious Fundamentalism throughout the Middle East and the World in General.
2. The election of Politicians that are in direct conflict with the Policies of the United States of America and therefore detrimental to our security and international interest.
3. Will the “Wrong” people win?
4. Is the Muslim Fundamentalist going to learn how to use and take advantage of the Democracy Building by the United States in the Middle East?
5. Will the ongoing influence of the Iran terrorist regime vs. the Free World and the changing Middle East Countries become more or less effective?
6. What will be the new strategy for the very group that Bush two opposed? Will the strategy include how to influence the elections in the new Democracies?
7. Is this a new version of the Cold War of the past?
8. Is this the new era focused upon a Religious Political cold war?
9. Is this the cold war of Good vs. Evil?
10. Will there be ongoing payment to Egypt to keep the peace with Israel and to support the United States in diplomatic endeavors in the Middle East.
11. What strains on peace will there be as major changes occur in Jordan, Syria, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen?
12. What will the delicate balance be between all the potential political factions? Will there be the inclusion of the young adults seeking Jobs, Food and inclusion is a must.
13. Do not assume that Cairo is not a Tehran.
14. Will there be a true democracy or a democracy dependent upon the strength of the military to hold the social structure within the changing countries together?
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Posted by: GordonSantaMonica | February 12, 2011 at 04:55 PM
Congratulation to Egyptians for ousting Mubarak, it's just the beginning for Egyptians since old corrupt apparatus is still in place, Mubarak was just a sacrificial figure in a military run government since ousting of monarchy, keep going and make your own preferred government and not what foreign powers are comfortable with, more power to Egyptians!
Posted by: Joe | February 11, 2011 at 07:07 PM
El Baradei was the candidate of the Muslim Brotherhood, a radical terrorist organization and the parent organization of Hamas.
In February, Iran called for demonstrations in Egypt to oust Mubarek. The Muslim Brotherhood continued that call until December, when activism was taken over by the Google executive.
It is no accident that by 1/29, during the demonstrations, Google had purchased Saynow and used it to facilitate the ousting of a world leader.
Google, Inc. is responsible for what happened in Egypt, what happens in the future in Egypt and any instability in the Middle East...including whether or not terrorists take over Egypt like they did in Iran.
Amazing how American corporations with the top technology are using that technology for political purposes and determining who will lead, within the world.
Posted by: Gigi | February 11, 2011 at 03:44 PM