I'm still quite puzzled.

From what i have heard the Military Council have held a meeting and this seems to me reading between the lines a military coup is on the cards. The other option is the dark brotherhood who want a totally islamic state. A no win situation either way.

He's resigned! At last!

I am thrilled. 
How inspiring it has been. People power.
Of course there will be problems ahead.
I also hope that the army will be a facilitator rather than a dictator.
Wonderful news.
Congratulations to all the Egyptians who have protested and never tired of their aims.

Hope it all turns out OK. In my experience when a strong leader leaves, it all turns to shieght. Russia,Tito, Sadman, Sir Matt Busby etc.

Regardless of what your opinions are on this one Jonesy the facts are clear:

The current regime has suppressed the human rights of a whole country by using 320000 police and secret police under Emergency Powers for 30 years.
The Egyptian people are a proud people with thousands of years of history and civilisation behind them and they deserve better than they have had.
The Egyptian Army have showed considerable restraint and rightly supported the people.  They have proved themselves to be the protector of the will of the Egyptian people.  They alone are able to ensure security while a government of the people and for the people is formed.
You cannot prejudge what the people want or should get nor can you deny them the right for self determination.  If they choose a secular society then that is their choice.  I doubt very much that they will choose a 'dark brotherhood'  who want a 'totally Islamic State' but even if they did, you cannot deny them that right surely?

This truly has been a people's revolution.
It's been peaceful (on the part of the protestors.)
The people I have seen being interviewed are extremely happy, but they are also level-headed and know this is only the start of a longer journey journey.

One man said "We have just got our self-respect back."



'From what i have heard the Military Council have held a meeting and this seems to me reading between the lines a military coup is on the cards. The other option is the dark brotherhood who want a totally islamic state. A no win situation either way.

 



egypt is a pretty secular society, the west is afraid of the emergence of the muslim brotherhood, i don't think the  egyptians are, the army in Tunisia supported and protected the the protesters there, as the army in egypt have also done the army has the goodwill of the people behind them, but  that won't last if  anything other than a democracy is created.

 

I didn't just quote you, so that I could read it, jackson.
I also agree (now that I've read it)  

I agree, this is not a military coup, it's the people supported by the military. We'll see what happends over the next few weeks; for now I'm very happy for Egypt.

I agree - the people of the townships in South Africa were equally glad when apartheid ended and the ANC gained power.   Didn't do them much good.   Replacing one ruling clique with another usually makes no difference to the people at the bottom of the pile. 

I forgot about Portugal.  That went well and one knew it would go well.
Yes! I also agree about South Africa. IMO Mandela was just part of a negotiated settlement to give a new face to the regional power, whist keeping the majority repressed, and retaining the same "business" friends.

So far so good! :fingers crossed:

The military is now in charge and it seems that this is what the people want. Just hope it works out well for them and the rest of the middle east. No doubt other surrounding countries will be wary of this.

Algeria next then?

Looks like it!

More like Mexican Jumping Beans, than Dominoes.  

I hope the blockade on Gazza is finally permanently ended,

I know that his drink driving case has been dropped.

I love seeing so many happy people.
I also like the touch that many of the protestors have voluntarily set about the task of removing rubbish and cleaning up Tahrir Square.