Archive for the ‘Politics’ Category
Patronizing talk of “non-violent” Middle East protests
In yesterday’s New York Daily News, Stanley Crouch wrote that uprisings in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya were a “victory for non-violence”:
Now that Black History Month is ending and the Middle East has shown a fresh face to the world by removing some formidable dictators, it is important to realize that the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. [...]
A faux war in Wisconsin
This is not a return of class war to America. It’s a clash between nervous-nellie Republicans and trade unions that can only play the victim card.
Read my spiked article in full here.
Obama on Egypt: more confused than cool
The idea that Obama played it “brilliantly cool” on Egypt represents a spectacular rewriting of history.
Read my spiked article in full here.
Good riddance to Mubarak, now take on the military
Bye Bye Mubarak from Ramy Rizkallah on Vimeo.
Mubarak is gone – congratulations to the Egyptian people! The video above, shot by Egyptian film-maker Ramy Rizkallah, captures the celebrations shortly after the announcement that Mubarak was stepping down.
Egyptians’ courageous protests have been a great inspiration. Hopefully, their example will stir others in the region and around the [...]
Showdown in Egypt: may the people prevail!
Egypt went from festive jubilation to anger last night as Mubarak refused to step down. It was a disappointment felt around the world.
It has become clear that the army is backing the Mubarak-Suleiman regime. The military’s statement today, “communique #2″, said the army will ensure that the reforms will be enacted, including the removal of the emergency law and elections [...]
For America, stability trumps freedom
In echoing Mubarak’s call for an “orderly transition”, the US is undermining the fight for democratic rights.
Read my spiked article in full here.
Protesters only in Square for the Kentucky Fried Chicken
The Mubarak regime has spread a ridiculous rumor that the only reason the protesters are staying in Tahrir Square is because foreign powers are providing them with free Kentucky Fried Chicken, reports Robert Mackey in The New York Times. The other rumor spread by the regime is that outsiders are paying protesters 100 Euros a day. Both of these notions are sent [...]
It’s the US against Egypt’s protesters now
As The New York Times reports , on Saturday the US and other Western powers “threw their weight behind” Omar Suleiman, Egypt’s vice-president, and his efforts to end the protests.
US secretary of state Hillary Clinton yesterday urged patience, saying that reform “takes some time,” and adding “there are certain things that need to be done in order [...]
Egypt – it’s not about religion
This is a photo of non-Muslims protecting Muslims at prayer in Cairo, according to this site.
Message to America: Hands off Egypt!
After decades of backing autocrats, the best thing Washington can do for the cause of Egyptian democracy is to butt out.
Read my spiked article in full here.