Egyptian Revolution Tweets February 3 2011 Day of Departure Part 16

[Catherina]

Previous thread here http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x345620

"In Egypt the People Are Taking Control"

Please rec if you like this.

[Catherina]

1. no one is going home! no one is leaving but him. people are very happy to die for our #Egypt

Raafatology Raafat- نيويورك
no one is going home! no one is leaving but him. people are very happy to die for our #Egypt #Tahrir #jan25
5 minutes ago

(Chant)

[Catherina]

2. Big turnout in Alex today... I can see at least 10,000 from our window. Music playing, flags waving.

lindseyhilsum Lindsey Hilsum
Big turnout in Alex today... I can see at least 10,000 from our window. Music playing, flags waving. No pro govt.#egypt @channel4news

[Catherina]

3. Khomeni of Iran can u shut up, in Egypt we do uprise fr democracy frdom and civil rights we dnt want

Wa7damasrya Shahinaz Abdel Salam
Khomeni of Iran can u shut up, in Egypt we do uprise fr democracy frdom and civil rights we dnt want your corrupted deformed regime #Egypt

[Catherina]

4. It seems everyone is joining. EVERYONE is here!!!

amrwaked Amr Waked
It seems everyone is joining. EVERYONE is here!!!
5 minutes ago

[Catherina]

5. At one checkpoint me and @Ali_Bahnasawy had to assure the army that the medications & supplies were

pakinamamer Pakinam and Voice
At one checkpoint me and @Ali_Bahnasawy had to assure the army that the medications & supplies were not headed to #Tahrir ... #Jan25



pakinamamer Pakinam and Voice
So if you're transporting meds in large quantities, take care & avoid telling army they're for #Tahrir or you may not pass #Jan25 #Tahreer
4 minutes ago

[Catherina]

6. Alex chant: they tried to fool us that change is happening but they killed our brothers in Tahrir

lindseyhilsum Lindsey Hilsum
Alex chant: they tried to fool us that change is happening but they killed our brothers in Tahrir #egypt @channel4news
5 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply

[Catherina]

7. Alexandria chant: our revolution is made by young people. Social justice and freedom!

lindseyhilsum Lindsey Hilsum
Alexandria chant: our revolution is made by young people. Social justice and freedom! #egypt @channel4news

[Catherina]

8. Alexandria protestors singing 'there's an end to every dictator' to the tune of the national anthem.

lindseyhilsum Lindsey Hilsum
Alexandria protestors singing 'there's an end to every dictator' to the tune of the national anthem. #egypt @channel4news

[Catherina]

9. Just back from Istanbul solidarity protests. Totally different atmosphere here, much more religious

Tom_El_Rumi Tom Trewinnard
Just back from Istanbul solidarity protests. Totally different atmosphere here, much more religious in tone than #jan25 protests in Egypt
3 minutes ago

[Catherina]

10. Our guys on the street tell us there are hundreds of thousands out in Alexandria

lindseyhilsum Lindsey Hilsum
Our guys on the street tell us there are hundreds of thousands out in Alex - along the corniche and beyond. #egypt @channel4news
3 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply

[Catherina]

11. three streets leading into talaat harb are now scenes of a staredown between pro mubarak and anti g

evanchill Evan Hill
The three streets leading into talaat harb are now scenes of a staredown between pro mubarak and anti govt, no fighting

[Catherina]

12. The baltagiya wouldn't dare enter here. Way too many people. They would be completely overwhelmed

sharifkouddous Sharif Kouddous
The baltagiya wouldn't dare enter here. Way too many people. They would be completely overwhelmed. #Egypt
1 minute ago

[Catherina]

13. The ridiculous accusations of infiltration by spies is a dangerous precedent and the regime is direc

occupiedcairo Occupied Cairo
The ridiculous accusations of infiltration by spies is a dangerous precedent and the regime is directly responsible #jan25
1 minute ago

[Catherina]

14. Updated list of Demonstrations for Egypt in the US

Raafatology Raafat- نيويورك
Updated list of Demonstrations for Egypt in the US http://om.ly/BLuYH
1 minute ago Favorite Retweet Reply

[Catherina]

15. Anti-govt protestors still streaming past our window in Alexandria and I can't see an end to the dem

lindseyhilsum Lindsey Hilsum
Anti-govt protestors still streaming past our window in Alexandria and I can't see an end to the demo. #egypt @channel4news
1 minute ago

[Catherina]

16. Very clearly a strong Turkish sense of solidarity with Egypt and anti-Mubarak sentiment. Also some a

Tom_El_Rumi Tom Trewinnard
Very clearly a strong Turkish sense of solidarity with Egypt and anti-Mubarak sentiment. Also some anti-US/Israel signs, chants #jan25
1 minute ago

[Catherina]

17. Pro-Mubaraks say Tahrir people do not represent the majority, yet they are many enough to paralyze t

Sarahngb Sarahngb
Pro-Mubaraks say Tahrir people do not represent the majority, yet they are many enough to paralyze the ENTIRE country? I am confused.



Yeah come talk to us about that. The DLC says the same about the Left

[Oilwellian]

36. Ha! Indeed!

Good morning Catherina. I can't believe what I'm waking up to. :D

[Catherina]

18. Mubarak is stubborn. I get it. If we ask him to stay maybe he'll leave? Lol

Sarahngb Sarahngb
Mubarak is stubborn. I get it. If we ask him to stay maybe he'll leave? Lol
2 minutes ago

[Catherina]

19. I bought an Egypt flag and waved proudly in front of lots of TV cameras as everyone else chanted the

Tom_El_Rumi Tom Trewinnard
I bought an Egypt flag and waved proudly in front of lots of TV cameras as everyone else chanted the takbeer. #jan25
1 minute ago

[Catherina]

20. Nile TV is saying "Life is normal near Tahrir Square". "No Traffic".

SaadAbedine SaadAbedine
Nile TV is saying "Life is normal near Tahrir Square". "No Traffic". http://yfrog.com/h82otnvj
1 minute ago

[Catherina]

21. Two kids jumping up and down on a burnt out vehicle as thousands of protestors file past.

lindseyhilsum Lindsey Hilsum
Two kids jumping up and down on a burnt out vehicle as thousands of protestors file past. #egypt @channel4news
1 minute ago

[Catherina]

22. resident Mubarak will not leave, will die on Egyptian soil

HalaGorani Hala Gorani
Just interviewed Egyptian FM Ahmed Abdul Gheit: told me President Mubarak will not leave, will die on Egytian soil. #Egypt



Lol, be careful what you wish for because one loud chant this morning was calling for your execution.

Maybe even the inn in Dubai has no room with all those tyrants checking in and making advance reservations.

[Catherina]

23. Millions are protesting all over the country, not just #tahrir square! Follow @monaeltahawy for upda

Rouelshimi Rowan El Shimi
Millions are protesting all over the country, not just #tahrir square! Follow @monaeltahawy for updates on other governates! #jan25
2 minutes ago

[Catherina]

24. Large crowd making it's way down overpass north of tahrir. allegiance not clear

Tom_Rayner Tom Rayner
Large crowd making it's way down overpass north of tahrir. allegiance not clear. seem to have stopped at tank roadblock #tahrir #jan25
2 minutes ago

[Catherina]

25. Confirmed by witnesses - Pro-Mubarak demonstrators fill the area near Mostafa Mahmoud Mosque in Moha

pakinamamer Pakinam and Voice
Confirmed by witnesses -- RT @DailyNewsEgypt BBC: Pro-Mubarak demonstrators fill the area near Mostafa Mahmoud Mosque in Mohandiseen #jan25

[Catherina]

26. RamyRaoof was just stopped by a group of thugs with knives threatening people headed into #Tahrir. I

Jan25voices Jan25 Voices
LPC: @RamyRaoof was just stopped by a group of thugs with knives threatening people headed into #Tahrir. Is now safe. #Recording.

[Catherina]

27. friend just told me @SarahKaram1 just appeared in tahrir

BloggerSeif Ali Seif
friend just told me @SarahKaram1 just appeared in tahrir on aljazeera1

[Catherina]

28. "wow, it's organised" #Tahrir *praying even more*

Kikiesque Sara El-Sayeh
"wow, it's organised" #Tahrir *praying even more*
52 seconds ago



But the US wants to lead a transition with the police thugs at the helm as if Egyptians are incapable incompetents. The lengths a dying empire will go through to keep its colonies are laughable

[Catherina]

29. Army arrives to talaat harb 40 minutes after protesters chase off the thugs. How useful.

Rouelshimi Rowan El Shimi
Army arrives to talaat harb 40 minutes after protesters chase off the thugs. How useful. #jan25 #egypt #tahrir
1 minute ago




Because centrists will tell you you need the Army. Don't believe a word of it.

[Catherina]

30. Staredown!

evanchill Evan Hill
The pro and anti mubarak crowds are pressed right against each other, face to face, on a street off talaat harb, but noone fighting

[Catherina]

31. Crowd approaching north of tahrir sq. We think loyalists . Black smoke

DominicWaghorn Dominic Waghorn
Crowd approaching north of tahrir sq. We think loyalists but too far away to be sure



DominicWaghorn Dominic Waghorn
Black smoke far away. Don't know why
2 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply


Tom_Rayner Tom Rayner
Plume of black smoke rising about two to three miles noth of tahrir square. Army helicopter near it. #jan25

[Catherina]

32. Guy just tried to get my phone number, revolution style. Told him I was engaged.

Rouelshimi Rowan El Shimi
Guy just tried to get my phone number, revolution style. Told him I was engaged. #lie
1 minute ago

[Catherina]

33. Alexandria Stream of protestors still moving under our window.

Lindseyhilsum Lindsey Hilsum
Stream of protestors still moving under our window. 15 mins now #alexandria #egypt @channel4news
1 minute ago

[Catherina]

34. pro mubarak crowd just started the "where is al jazeera the egyptian people are here"

evanchill Evan Hill
The pro mubarak crowd just started the "where is al jazeera the egyptian people are here"
41 seconds ago



Lol, right... Go cash your checks before they bounce

[Catherina]

35. Thousands continue to come What a contrast to Wednesday's govt-sponsored brutality.

sharifkouddous Sharif Kouddous
Thousands continue to stream across Kasr El Nile bridge. Very festive atmosphere. What a contrast to Wednesday's govt-sponsored brutality.

[Catherina]

37. new chant from the anti gov protesters: "where are the journalists, the national party is here"

evanchill Evan Hill
A new chant from the anti gov protesters: "where are the journalists, the national party is here" reference to mubaraks NDP
1 minute ago

[Catherina]

38. lindfolded, handcuffed and interrogated. American describes ordeal. Locations bleeped for safety

Jan25voices Jan25 Voices
http://twiturm.com/sahyq Blindfolded, handcuffed and interrogated. American describes ordeal. Locations bleeped for safety #Jan25
1 minute ago

[Catherina]

39. bdul Gheit told me: "If that phone rings, I'll have to take it. It would be the president."

HalaGorani Hala Gorani
In his office, Abdul Gheit told me: "If that phone rings, I'll have to take it. It would be the president." #Egypt
1 minute ago


HalaGorani Hala Gorani
Abdul Gheit said outside forces cannot dictate transition of power. Plan is still for Mubarak to stay on til Sept. #Egypt
35 seconds ago Favorite Retweet Reply



during interview this morning. What an asshole. You're begging for the people to lynch you in the middle of Liberation Square

[Catherina]

40. We prevail.

Rouelshimi Rowan El Shimi
More Anti-democracy protesters in talaat harb. No violence so far. We prevail. #jan25 http://twitpic.com/3wenn0
1 minute ago

[Bragi]

41. I'd feel better if the "departure" looked likely

I regret that it appears to me right now that the pro-democracy struggle is going to take weeks and months instead of days to get rid of Mubarak, and may require more violence and suffering than should be the case.

I have my list of villains as to why this seems to be what's shaping up. Needless to say, my list does not include the people in the square, who are truly inspirational.

I hope I'm wrong, and departure happens speedily, as in now, like today now, not nine months from now.

My best wishes to everyone at DU following and supporting this uprising.

[Catherina]

62. So would I. And the empires are still trying but their time has come

Economically they're weak from capitalism folly and now the slaves are revolting.

[Catherina]

42. Man in the stairwell with me yelled at other man "are you with us or them"

evanchill Evan Hill
Man in the stairwell with me yelled at other man "are you with us or them" he said "everyone is egyptian" and "what happens after"
1 minute ago

Which Side Are You On? See signature links.

[Catherina]

43. Military has locked down Abdel Munim Riyad square, stopping anyone trying to approach

hackneylad Jack Shenker
Military has locked down Abdel Munim Riyad square, stopping anyone trying to approach #Tahrir
1 minute ago Favorite Retweet Reply

[Catherina]

44. Security Forces break into Brotherhood's news headquarters

AlMasryAlYoum_E Al-Masry Al-Youm
Security Forces break into Brotherhood's news headquarters http://ow.ly/3QhhN #Jan25 #Egypt
1 minute ago

[Catherina]

45. I think Gamila Ismail speaking

Zeinobia Zeinobia

I think Gamila Ismail speaking
1 minute ago

[Catherina]

46. A proM guy tells me we should sleep together and forget about the revolution.

Rouelshimi Rowan El Shimi
A seemingly pro-mubarak guy told me we should sleep together and forget about the revolution. I told him he can go fuck himself. @harassmap

[Catherina]

47. In #alexandria teachers, doctors, lawyers, accountants, farmers union all in anti Mubarak demo

lindseyhilsum Lindsey Hilsum
In #alexandria teachers, doctors, lawyers, accountants, farmers union all in anti Mubarak demo #egypt @channel4news
10 minutes ago

[Catherina]

48. Egypt's PM says majority want Mubarak to leave with dignity

AlMasryAlYoum_E Al-Masry Al-Youm
Egypt's PM says majority want Mubarak to leave with dignity http://ow.ly/3Qhya #Jan25 #Egypt
10 minutes ago


Too late for that. Mubarak has NO dignity. We can't manufacture one for him

[Catherina]

49. Mostafa Mahmoud Sq: 80% of square occupied by stationary protest with pro-#Mubarak signs

Jan25voices Jan25 Voices
Our eyes on Mostafa Mahmoud Sq: 80% of square occupied by stationary protest with pro-#Mubarak signs.We will alert if/when they move. #Egypt
10 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply




Don't worry. They're on an 8 hr shift and will go home as soon as possible so they can rush to the banks and cash their check.

[Catherina]

50. Peaceful march of 1 million Alexandrian, no police needed to secure properties. Proof of regime lies

naglarzk Nagla Rizk
RT @ZeinabSamir RT @SamerElSahn: Peaceful march of 1 million Alexandrian, no police needed to secure properties. Proof of regime lies #jan25

[Catherina]

51. Thug supporter on BBCW claiming that demos at Tahrir are an indication of Democracy in Egypt #fail

Sarahngb Sarahngb
Pro-Mubarak supporter on BBCW claiming that demos at Tahrir are an indication of Democracy in Egypt #fail

[Catherina]

52. Article Amr Moussa, opposition figures and celebrities join Tahrir protesters

AlMasryAlYoum_E Al-Masry Al-Youm
Amr Moussa, opposition figures and celebrities join Tahrir protesters http://ow.ly/3QhWI #Jan25 #Egypt
6 minutes ago

[Catherina]

53. Just entered #tahrir. Ppl coming up to us w journo emerg numbers

hadeelalsh Hadeel Al-Shalchi
Just entered #tahrir. Ppl coming up to us w journo emerg numbers #egypt #jan25
6 minutes ago

[Catherina]

54. Hear Arab League head Amr Moussa on @BBCNewshour around 1450GMT.

bbclysedoucet lyse doucet
RT @Nigello: Hear Arab League head Amr Moussa on @BBCNewshour around 1450GMT. #jan25
5 minutes ago

[Catherina]

55. I am sorry I am not updating you but network is awful

monasosh monasosh
I am sorry I am not updating you but network is awful #Jan25
6 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply

[Catherina]

56. Ex-minster of Trade and Industry denied leaving the country, his accounts frozen according to @Shoro

Kikiesque Sara El-Sayeh
Ex-minster of Trade and Industry denied leaving the country, his accounts frozen according to @Shorouk_News
5 minutes ago

[Catherina]

57. u can't believe how amazing it is, crowd is HUGE, lines of ppl extending over Kasr el nile bridge &

monasosh monasosh
u can't believe how amazing it is, crowd is HUGE, lines of ppl extending over Kasr el nile bridge & beyond. Tahrir rocks wt Egyptians #Jan25
5 minutes ago

[Catherina]

58. Was just interviewing tagammu party members in hq near front lines when a renewed street battle outs

Was just interviewing tagammu party members in hq near front lines when a renewed street battle outside caused chaos in office
2 minutes ago

[Catherina]

59. Mubarak 's Termination Letter Sealed by Million Egyptians in #Tahrir Square

naglarzk Nagla Rizk
RT @wnawara #Mubarak 's Termination Letter Sealed by Million Egyptians in #Tahrir Square #jan25 #tahrir
2 minutes ago

[Catherina]

60. Please look at this - Barricades near tahrir

SherineT Sherine Tadros
People cheer as army arrest pro mubarak supporters near tahrir sq #egypt #jan25 http://twitpic.com/3weyq3





Just wanted everyone to see how the fucking PEOPLE took control of this situation because if it had been up to the Police State Transition supporters and the Army, things would not have turned out like this. The PEOPLE set up barricades, checkpoints, checked papers, searched people and when they found trolls, turned them over to the Army.

The people TOOK CONTROL.

[Overseas]

61. K&R ! //nt

[Catherina]

63. Out of square now. Saw 2x where crowd surrounded suspected pro-Mubarak guys, gave them to army. Othe

HannahAllam Hannah Allam
Out of square now. Saw 2x where crowd surrounded suspected pro-Mubarak guys, gave them to army. Otherwise calm where i was. #jan25

[Catherina]

64. Intv'd group who had medical supplies seized by armed mob outside the Khan on Azhar St. No injuries,

HannahAllam Hannah Allam
Intv'd group who had medical supplies seized by armed mob outside the Khan on Azhar St. No injuries, army got most of the stuff back #jan25

[Catherina]

65. Part 17 here

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x346271