Tunisia, then Egypt, now Yemen ....

Swan Noir · Jan 28, 2011

The number is wrong.

Quote from pupu:

An exploding poor global Muslim population concentrated mostly in Arab countries that doubled in just a couple of decades and stands now at 2 billions.

Illum · Jan 28, 2011

I can't see how any of this is good for the west. These govts will be ugly. I wonder if our govt is encouraging suppression of the protesters. I don't know, I just can't see any founding fathers coming out of this. But I can see anti-west, hard right Islamic governments coming to power. Seems too be happening to fast to stop. Wonder if it spreads to Saudi Arabia. That would be bad.

Debaser82 · Jan 29, 2011

Quote from Illum:

I can't see how any of this is good for the west. These govts will be ugly. I wonder if our govt is encouraging suppression of the protesters. I don't know, I just can't see any founding fathers coming out of this. But I can see anti-west, hard right Islamic governments coming to power. Seems too be happening to fast to stop. Wonder if it spreads to Saudi Arabia. That would be bad.

I'm sure the CIA has a few strawmen lined up to take charge after the dust settles.

Anyway, police states like these deserve to be overthrown and the people deserve the world's sympathy for trying so.

The RainMaker · Jan 29, 2011

Quote from pupu:

seizing control from moderate secular regimes
...

Allah u akbar ...

...God, I love to rant!

moderate ??? Remove your glass. DICTATORIAL REGIMES.

Allah u akbar doesn't mean anything...

Inshallah is the key.

You have freedom of speech.

Quote from Candace:

Median age in Yemen is a stunning 18 years.

http://www.indexmundi.com/yemen/median_age.html

the only real number about Yemen is this one :

17M guns // 23M people...

Immediately they are less police brutality... strange ?!?`

Quote from peilthetraveler:

A bunch of teens running wild.

Wrong young MEN of 18-25. There isn't the same social layering as in the west.

Quote from telozo:

The moderate secular regimes are in fact dictatorial puppet regimes imposed by CIA, to protect american interests in the area, and to use the country as a base for american military operations. All three of them, Tunisia, Yemen, and Egypt. No wonder america is not very popular with the common folk, and islamic radical groups are eager to take control.

Thank you ! The problem is that you can never be sure of the owner of the puppet. There are many "handlers".

Quote from macroman:

US army and CIA should charge hefty fee for services to 'american interests' to pay for recovery in US. Now 'american interests' get free ride. Free protection from US army, cia - paid by taxpayer and accumulating profits overseas without paying taxes.

They do. It's called the dollars reserve status.

Quote from bawr:

The countries in question don't enforce Islamic banking laws.

No interrest was the law. All execptions are against the law.

Quote from dandxg:

Yes definitely. You know the Suez canal is being close monitored.

The social collapse is more interresting, and closely watch than the pipe...

Quote from Illum:

I can't see how any of this is good for the west. These govts will be ugly. I wonder if our govt is encouraging suppression of the protesters. I don't know, I just can't see any founding fathers coming out of this. But I can see anti-west, hard right Islamic governments coming to power. Seems too be happening to fast to stop. Wonder if it spreads to Saudi Arabia. That would be bad.

OF Course it's bad for the west :

Think about that 3hours before Ben Ali's departure french war minister wanted to send police gear to Tunisa... Country of the origin of the Human rights declaration... PURE BS.

If you were under a dictature supported by foreigners would you like them ? Even if they are to passive to even get a soda in the fridge from the sofa ?!?

About Saudi's... Why in the hell are they protecting the former dictator of Tunisia?

Quote from Debaser82:

I'm sure the CIA has a few strawmen lined up to take charge after the dust settles.

Anyway, police states like these deserve to be overthrown and the people deserve the world's sympathy for trying so.

IF the dust settle... İnşallah or Mā Å¡ā Allāh ^^ or for those of the old time, when the three sisters were united : Deo volente

And when there is no water in the desert, Jasmin can feed on the blood of tyran and smell has good as before

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AK100 · Jan 29, 2011

Wonder if it will filter through to the US sometime over the next year or so.............

Maybe Europe first.

A load of bloodless coups is what we need. Chuck the useless incumbents out, re-organise everything without having to worry about being re-elected then have proper elections again in 5 years.

The advantage about the above is the HARD decisions can be made and like I said the new administration doesn't have to worry about getting re-elected. But continue with the present administration and all you're going to get is talk alongside little action.

AK100 · Jan 29, 2011

Quote from Debaser82:

Anyway, police states like these deserve to be overthrown and the people deserve the world's sympathy for trying so.

Just remember that Homeland security asked Walmart workers to report their friends/neighbours if they thought they posed a security risk.

Now, where have we seen that sort of behaviour encouraged before? Surely it couldn't happen in the 'land of the free'

But don't worry Americans, it's for your own safety and if you've got nothing to hide then you've got nothing to worry about. A sick joke if ever there was one.

macroman · Jan 29, 2011

so, it is all about who will be new sponsor. Chinese surely see the opportunity there.

that will be interesting !

The RainMaker · Jan 30, 2011

The RainMaker · Jan 30, 2011

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macroman · Jan 30, 2011

it does remind of pictures from french revolution couple 100 yrs ago

Author french i guess.

See if it spreads into something bigger & wider.

necesary ingrediends are there but dont think in critical mass yet