Dude doesnt sound like he's stepping down

[Ricter]

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The thing i dont get is why Mubarak wont step down. It is no longer an argument of who is better or who is worse. At this point the fact is that Mubarak and his family looted 70 billion from egypt, you would think they would be anxious to hang on to their loot, as there is no chance in hell they will hold control of egypt, It all seems pretty brazen in my eyes.

Why cause a scene when you know your days are numbered anyways. These thieves could have made out like a burgalar in the midst of night, and kept all the dollars they have stolen. It just seems incredibly irrational at this point to try to hold on to an impossibility.

Pride.

 

[LORD KAL-EL]

Quote from Hello:

The thing i dont get is why Mubarak wont step down. It is no longer an argument of who is better or who is worse. At this point the fact is that Mubarak and his family looted 70 billion from egypt, you would think they would be anxious to hang on to their loot, as there is no chance in hell they will hold control of egypt, It all seems pretty brazen in my eyes.

Why cause a scene when you know your days are numbered anyways. These thieves could have made out like a burgalar in the midst of night, and kept all the dollars they have stolen. It just seems incredibly irrational at this point to try to hold on to an impossibility.

I was under the impression that if he a stepped down his wealth would be considered ill gotten gains by the international community and the property of Egypt.

 

[Larson]

Quote from Hello:

The thing i dont get is why Mubarak wont step down. It is no longer an argument of who is better or who is worse. At this point the fact is that Mubarak and his family looted 70 billion from egypt, you would think they would be anxious to hang on to their loot, as there is no chance in hell they will hold control of egypt, It all seems pretty brazen in my eyes.

Why cause a scene when you know your days are numbered anyways. These thieves could have made out like a burgalar in the midst of night, and kept all the dollars they have stolen. It just seems incredibly irrational at this point to try to hold on to an impossibility.

Could it be he remembers the bloodthirstiness of some Egyptians, ie. the fate of Sadat. He could wind up on the end of a rope like Hussein.

 

[pspr]

Quote from Hello:

The thing i dont get is why Mubarak wont step down. It is no longer an argument of who is better or who is worse. At this point the fact is that Mubarak and his family looted 70 billion from egypt, you would think they would be anxious to hang on to their loot, as there is no chance in hell they will hold control of egypt, It all seems pretty brazen in my eyes.

Why cause a scene when you know your days are numbered anyways. These thieves could have made out like a burgalar in the midst of night, and kept all the dollars they have stolen. It just seems incredibly irrational at this point to try to hold on to an impossibility.

I was thinking it was that he is unable to let the power go just like Saddam. But if Kal-El is right about the money he may be trying to figure out how to avoid that problem first. It seems some of these guys will run and others will stay until they are killed.

 

[ChkitOut]

Perhaps other Arab leaders are telling him not to just walk away because they don't want Egypt to set a precedence and have this protest thing spread to other Arab nations.

 

[Hello]

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Pride.

I have seen pride ruin many men in the stock market..... I have yet to see a 70 billion dollar position go south cause some dickwad had full faith in ENRON..... If you know what i mean....

He didnt invest all of his money in the Iraqi Denar......

 

[LORD KAL-EL]

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The term "Ill gotten gains" in the international community is like comparing bowling scores when they lay down the bumpers, so no one can throw a gutter ball....... There is no such thing as "ill gotten gains" when you cant possibly miss the pins. The international community could give a flying fuck less about "ill gotten gains," Only thing that matters is "GAINS" ....... With a capital G

Usually I respect your opinion but I think it's highly likely mubarack will find his bank (even swiss )accounts frozen.

 

[Hello]

Quote from LORD KAL-EL:

I have no idea upon what you base that opinion upon but I think it's highly likely mubarack will find his bank (even swiss )accounts frozen.

You are right, infact i deleted my original response. What i think will happen is that he will end up in some random country who is willing to take him. 70 billion has alot of staying power. Thats all i was getting at, and i apologise for my initial aggressive approach. My argument is not coming out properly at this point.

 

[trefoil]

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Could it be he remembers the bloodthirstiness of some Egyptians, ie. the fate of Sadat. He could wind up on the end of a rope like Hussein.

No, this may come as a surprise to most of you, but you know, Egypt is an actual, like, country, and it's got, you know, patriots.
From Wikipedia:

Mubarak became Commander of the Air Force and Egyptian Deputy Minister of Defence in 1972. In the following year his military career reached its pinnacle when he was promoted to air chief marshal in recognition of service during the October War of 1973.[6][7] Mubarak has been credited in some publications for Egypt's initial strong performance in the 1973 war against Israel.[8]

As far as he's concerned, he's a war hero, and he is going to die and be buried in the land he served.
For those who may be interested, a real analysis of the Egyptian regime and what drives it: Egyptian Regime: Not Anyone's Puppet

PS: The above is not meant to be an apologia for Mubarak's regime or his present behavior. It's meant merely to educate.

 

[LORD KAL-EL]

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You are right, infact i deleted my original response. What i think will happen is that he will end up in some random country who is willing to take him. 70 billion has alot of staying power. Thats all i was getting at, and i apologise for my initial aggressive approach.

It's cool

I guess I could have worded it a little better originally , myself