Oct 6th, 2011
That's a quote. From an NYPD, rank and file cop. It's in the video below. If last night's violence can be blamed on anyone? It's the police. Period. One has to wonder whether or not the increasingly infamous "white shirts" are changing shift assignments to get exactly the kind of thugs they need. Just a theory.
Showing posts with label street violence. Show all posts
Showing posts with label street violence. Show all posts
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Monday, August 8, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
"I Don't Understand What Has Happened"
Feb 4th, 2011
When Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq said these words yesterday, many were stunned. Personally, I don't think any of Mubarak's people could have put it better. They really, really don't get it.
When Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq said these words yesterday, many were stunned. Personally, I don't think any of Mubarak's people could have put it better. They really, really don't get it.
Worth 1,000 Words
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Worth 1,000 Words
Feb 3rd, 2011
UPDATE: THE DEEPLY MOVING PHOTO I CELEBRATE HERE WAS TAKEN BY NEVINE ZAKI
As we all watch the ongoing Egyptian struggle, which continues to provoke both hope and terrible fear here in The West, I proudly pass along this photo. Perhaps out of solidarity with the Muslims who formed human shields to protect Copts in December and very early January from continued extremist violence... perhaps out of simple decency... Egyptian Christians joined Muslims in Tahrir square earlier and made a barrier to protect afternoon prayers to Mecca from the violence and tyranny of the Mubarak Regime.
نحن أبناء الله جميع
Hat tip to Jan.UPDATE: THE DEEPLY MOVING PHOTO I CELEBRATE HERE WAS TAKEN BY NEVINE ZAKI
As we all watch the ongoing Egyptian struggle, which continues to provoke both hope and terrible fear here in The West, I proudly pass along this photo. Perhaps out of solidarity with the Muslims who formed human shields to protect Copts in December and very early January from continued extremist violence... perhaps out of simple decency... Egyptian Christians joined Muslims in Tahrir square earlier and made a barrier to protect afternoon prayers to Mecca from the violence and tyranny of the Mubarak Regime.
Amanpour Takes It To The Strongman
Feb 3rd, 2011
FULL VIDEO OF TONIGHT'S ABC NEWS REPORT FROM CHRITIANE AMANPOUR IS BELOW.
I have two observation about the reporting today by Christiane Amanpour from Cairo. First, she is to commended for her profound bravery in journeying through a terribly dangerous situation to get her story. Second, she really didn't get much out of Pres. Hosni Mubarak other than confirmation that he is a delusional, besieged thug.
From ABC:
"We had to take a route that ran through a neighborhood where there were pro-Mubarak supporters in the streets were setting up their own check points.
When we got stuck in a crush of traffic, we were surrounded by an angry mob.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Egypt Unravels And We Are Reminded...
Jan 25th, 2011
القمع يخلق مقاومة
History seems to be repeating itself. In a stunning scene many are comparing to the moment when "Tank Man" stood alone in the path of soldiers moving into Tienanmen Square more than two decades ago,
an Egyptian protester this afternoon obstructed an advancing water cannon unit in the streets of Cairo. The video below shows the event. As of this writing, Egypt has blocked Twitter and 3 are dead amidst calls for President Hosni Mubarak's resignation. There are reports the president's family has fled the country.
Early reactions on the part of authorities were muted. We see again what is always the case with repressive regimes. When you loose the yoke of real tyranny, even very briefly, it does not take long for a people to bare their anger and their bravery.
القمع يخلق مقاومة
an Egyptian protester this afternoon obstructed an advancing water cannon unit in the streets of Cairo. The video below shows the event. As of this writing, Egypt has blocked Twitter and 3 are dead amidst calls for President Hosni Mubarak's resignation. There are reports the president's family has fled the country.
Early reactions on the part of authorities were muted. We see again what is always the case with repressive regimes. When you loose the yoke of real tyranny, even very briefly, it does not take long for a people to bare their anger and their bravery.
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