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Old 02-12-2011, 12:26 PM
 
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Algeria protesters push for change

"Algerian security forces and pro-democracy protesters have clashed in the capital, Algiers, amid demonstrations inspired by the revolution in Egypt.


At least 2,000 protesters were able to overcome a security cordon enforced around the city's May First Square on Saturday, joining other demonstrators calling for reform."


Here we go...
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Old 02-12-2011, 12:36 PM
 
Location: Victoria, BC.
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It's spreading like a virus.....Thousands rally in Yemen's capital
Anti-government protesters inspired by Egypt's revolution call on Saleh to step down as president.

Thousands rally in Yemen's capital - Middle East - Al Jazeera English

Middle East rulers make concessions - Middle East - Al Jazeera English
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Old 02-12-2011, 12:39 PM
 
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It's spreading like a virus.....Thousands rally in Yemen's capital
Anti-government protesters inspired by Egypt's revolution call on Saleh to step down as president.

Thousands rally in Yemen's capital - Middle East - Al Jazeera English

Middle East rulers make concessions - Middle East - Al Jazeera English
Has there ever been a time like this? I am amazed...
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Old 02-12-2011, 12:40 PM
 
Location: Land of debt and Corruption
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Wonder when it will reach Saudi Arabia.
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Old 02-12-2011, 12:40 PM
 
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Has there ever been a time like this? I am amazed...
Yes, the period leading up to WWII had its similarities.

Those who do not learn from history.........are damned indeed.
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Old 02-12-2011, 12:43 PM
 
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
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It's spreading like a virus.....Thousands rally in Yemen's capital
Anti-government protesters inspired by Egypt's revolution call on Saleh to step down as president.


Middle East rulers make concessions - Middle East - Al Jazeera English

Very interesting link. These "leaders", "rulers", "presidents", etc, may THINK that all this spending will do them good - but in reality they are only buying time. It'll certainly be interesting to see what happens in Algeria.
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Old 02-12-2011, 12:44 PM
 
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Yes, the period leading up to WWII had its similarities.

Those who do not learn from history.........are damned indeed.
Can you please explain your theory and the similarities between what's happening now, and pre-1939 Europe?
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Old 02-12-2011, 12:47 PM
 
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I read where the Bahrain King is paying citizens the equivalent of about $2700 dollars not to demonstrate. I wonder if that will be enough for them to sell their souls?
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Old 02-12-2011, 12:49 PM
 
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Wonder when it will reach Saudi Arabia.
I wonder if it will reach China?
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Old 02-12-2011, 12:53 PM
 
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
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I read where the Bahrain King is paying citizens the equivalent of about $2700 dollars not to demonstrate. I wonder if that will be enough for them to sell their souls?
Well, if this event takes the course of normal Sunni - Shia conflict, it could potentially turn ugly regardless. Who knows.

Some of those concessions / bribes are mighty alluring. Who wants to revolt when you've got a full stomach? Guess we'll have to wait and see. Strange days in the Middle East and N. Africa, that's for sure.
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