Mubarak resigns!

[elisi]

You should definitely be watching Al Jazeera Live!

Also, Egypt Remembers, a site set up to commemorate the Egyptians killed during the uprising.

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[lusciousxander.livejournal.com]

I'm so freaking happy for them! My two-year-old son is dancing as he watches them dance and chant on TV.

[elisi]

Awwwww. ♥

[shadowkat67.livejournal.com]

Since I can't watch it - at work. Did he really resign, or just give everything over to his VP, and let the military take control of the state? That's what this morning's paper reported.

[elisi]

He actually resigned, and handed over authority to the Supreme Council of the armed forces. (Article here.)

[rahirah]

That was a few days ago, I think. As of this morning, he's done an abrupt about-face and really truly resigned. Looks like his VP is out, too.

[promethia_tenk]

My goodness!

[elisi]

I KNOW! Let's just hope that things turn out for the best! *crosses fingers*

[candleanfeather.livejournal.com]

That's a great step, but there's a whole new system to build... and that's not the easiest part. Crosses fingers with you that these marvelous promises bloom.

[elisi]

It could still go wrong in oh so many ways...

*crosses toes too*

[annegables.livejournal.com]

This is such an interesting situation. Of course, we want to support any country that is trying to create a democratic environment. But...it is highly likely that this country is now going to end up being Islamic ruled. I can't really support how women are treated under Islamic rule. I spent time in that part of the earth living in Muslim cities and it's not pretty. Don't even get me started.

[elisi]

I dunno, to be honest. It's been a secular uprising from the start, and they've been keen to point that out. So I'm cautiously optimistic.

[annegables.livejournal.com]

Me, too. It would really suck after all the women who risked so much to be out in the streets over the last week.

[elisi]

*nods*

[aerintine.livejournal.com]

I started crying at work this morning when I heard the news. I can't remember a time when I've been so consistently inspired and filled with hope as the last 2 1/2 weeks. JOY. I now pray the joy stays and grows.

[elisi]

It's just incredible. A non-violent revolution. Please let it continue.

[ever-neutral.livejournal.com]

I am very cautiously optimistic... :D

[elisi]

Same here. But. A non violent revolution. :D

[kitmarlowescot2.livejournal.com]

The military in power not always ends up happily ever after.
*Still quite worried about the museums, and archeological sites with artifacts that have out lived nations and religions. Only to be destroyed in moments of excitment, greed and hatred.*
Egypt has done this before, thinking back to student rebellions before and after WW2. Their last king was more likely than not posioned years afterward.

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[elisi]

Oh I know - things can go wrong in about a hundred different ways. I'm torn between worrying and being optimistic*