Cimarron29414

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It seems evident to me that the sudden gathering of pro-Mubarak supporters and the violence which resulted in their presence is suspect. Rhetorically, where were these "supporters" for the first 10 days? The last 24 hours seems to have placed writing on the wall, following the model of suppression used by Iran last year:

1) Close off the outside world to isolate the demonstrators.
2) Begin to control the way the world views the demonstration.
3) If these don't work, only the government has guns.

Unfortunately, Mubarak now has the upper hand. Tomorrow is going to go only one of two ways. Just know that I share your concerns and while this might not mean much, my prayers are with your friend.

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I've watched the videos of reporters being attacked and fleeing from covering the events. Not knowing what is being screamed at them while they flee is frustrating, as it might reveal who or why. I can't see why anyone in support of regime change would want a reporter gone, so logic dictates that those who want the regime to remain are those attacking reporters...and there's only one reason they would do that. It makes me sad that these people arrived in peaceful resolve for a different future and this is the response.

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