And shows us what he REALLY is!:
Posted on 02/10/2011 2:28:44 PM PST by SE Mom
This is a huge lesson in political culture. It also shows just how bad the media coverage has been. Mubarak is not resigning. He’s managing the “reform” process. He is appointing a committee to study constitutional changes. He will decide when there are elections. He is going to “consider” changing the emergency law. He basically said: I am an Arab warrior, not a community organizer. That speech should be required reading for anyone who wants to understand the Middle East.
This is not over yet. There has been no revolution so far, but the protesters are going to freak out. If Obama has been interpreted as applauding real and major change, either he didn’t know what Mubarak was going to say or he is going to look like a total fool.
When Mubarak said he won’t accept outside advice, that was a direct slap at Obama. Can you imagine the expression on Obama’s face as he watched the speech after being told by his intelligence that Mubarak resigned? After he made a speech about how the youth had forced change? If I had to summarize it, tabloid-style, I’d say: “Mubarak to Obama: Drop Dead!“
The regime is not giving in — Mubarak will leave office, perhaps in September, but the regime will fight on. The speech was the equivalent of Charles Bronson or Clint Eastwood saying: Come and get me!
Of course, we should not forget that this is a dictator refusing to step down. Mubarak and the army knew that this would inflame the crowd. The army would not have agreed to this unless it was willing to deal with the consequences.
From the piece:
If I had to summarize it, tabloid-style, I’d say: “Mubarak to Obama: Drop Dead!“
I heard from a man on Fox saying the speech was more of an act of war speech. hmmmm
He isn't going to take this insult lightly.
This may be the moment where he takes off his mask.
It’s a hell of a day...we may be looking back on this as a turning point.
Ouch, that’s gonna leave a big red mark on Obama’s forehead.
” either he didn’t know what Mubarak was going to say or he is going to look like a total fool. “
Not mutually exclusive options....
LOLOL!!!!!!! That has to sting!
Funny. Zero is both.
Mubarak definitely told Obama what he thinks of him and I can’t say I blame him, Zer0’s knowledge of foreign policy is zero.
And shows us what he REALLY is!:
This calls for a whole tub of “Cherry Garcia” and a Kool!
Mubarak suckered in Obama. I don’t like Mubarak but on this one I enjoyed seeing him stick it to a novice like Obama.
He’s constantly getting his skinny ass handed over to him on a platter by other countries. Even with his ego, he must be sucking his thumb crying.
Egypt has rational people and a military that keep things going. They will prevail. The rational are the business class that is totally ignored. They will not allow the rif raf to gain control.
There will be change but it will not be controlled by the people in the streets
Substitute “Organizer” for Pretender at will...
Oh-oh, yes I’m the great pretender
Pretending that I’m doing well
My need is such I pretend too much
I’m lonely but no one can tell
Oh-oh, yes I’m the great pretender
Adrift in a world of my own
I’ve played the game but to my real shame
You’ve left me to dream all alone
Too real is this feeling of make-believe
Too real when I feel what my heart can’t conceal
Oh yes I’m the great pretender
Just laughin’ and gay like a clown
I seem to be what I’m not, you see
[ From: http://www.metrolyrics.com/the-great-pretender-lyrics-dolly-parton.html ]
I’m wearin’ my heart like a crown
Pretending that you’re still around
Too real is the feeling of make-believe
Too real when I feel what my heart can’t conceal
Oh yes I’m the great pretender
Just laughin’ and gay like a clown
I seem to be what I’m not, you see
I’m wearin’ this old heart like a crown
Pretending that you’re still around
But I know what I am
I am the great pretender
This will go down as how Obama lost Egypt.
Thought it was just me.....
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