Egyptian Revolution Tweets February 3 2011 Day of Departure Part 23

[Catherina]

Egyptian Revolution Tweets February 3 2011 Day of Departure Part 23

Previous thread here http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x347819

"In Egypt the People Are Taking Control"

Please rec if you like this.

[Catherina]

1. It takes a couple of zero-educated idiots to motivate a whole crowd to mob any "foreigner", dubbed a

mfatta7 It takes a couple of zero-educated idiots to motivate a whole crowd to mob any "foreigner", dubbed as spy, jew, infiltrator. #jan25
3 minutes ago via web

[Catherina]

2. The Egyptian Constitution's Rulebook for Change

Salamander The Egyptian Constitution's Rulebook for Change | The Middle East Channel http://t.co/niocb7Q I call for the 3rd option #jan25 #egypt
3 minutes ago via Tweet Button

[Catherina]

3. My Dad: "You have awakened the people..I am proud of you all

Sarahngb My Dad: "You have awakened the people..I am proud of you all" <3 #tahrir #jan25
4 minutes ago via YoruFukur

[Catherina]

4. We continue to recieve reports from across #Egypt of conspiracy theories and anti-foreigner fears be

Jan25voices We continue to recieve reports from across #Egypt of conspiracy theories and anti-foreigner fears being pushed by state sources. #Jan25

[Catherina]

5. french photographer who said he owed us his life aftter thugs chased him in Ramses b4 joining us

mosaaberizing Met a french photographer who said he owed us his life aftter Mubarak thugs chased him in Ramses before joining us. #Tahrir
5 minutes ago via Tweets60

[Catherina]

6. Just saw a central security truck in zamalek, onscripts wearing civil clothes not uniforms..hmmm

Gsquare86 Just saw a central security truck in zamalek on 26th of July, conscripts wearing civil clothes not uniforms..hmmm
5 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®

[Catherina]

7. #Mubarak, if u r worried about chaos ur departure will create, we had dress-rehearsal ++

marwame So, #Mubarak, if u r worried about chaos ur departure will create, we had dress-rehearsal today: No chaos, only tremendous joy #jan25
7 minutes ago via HootSuite

[Catherina]

8. RamyRaoof live videos from Tahrir Square

RamyRaoof live videos from Tahrir Square http://bambuser.com/v/1384604 - http://bambuser.com/v/1384503 - http://bambuser.com/v/1383428 #Jan25 #Egypt
8 minutes ago via web

[Catherina]

9. My extended family is now divided between those who are ++

3arabawy My extended family is now divided between those who are taking part in the protests, and those who are married to police/military officers.
9 minutes ago via Echofon

[Catherina]

10. Partial view of #tahrir today around 3pm LARGE not modem friendly!

estr4ng3d Partial view of #tahrir today around 3pm http://yfrog.com/h5t7otfjj #jan25
9 minutes ago via TweetDeck


Partial view of #tahrir today around 3pm



I'm so sorry for the size

[Catherina]

11. Today a million Alexandria marched We chanted in support of the Tahrir heroes

mfatta7 Today almost a million Alexandrian filled the horizon with their march. We chanted in support of the Tahrir heroes #jan25
10 minutes ago via web

[malaise]

12. No one tweeted about the pro-Mubarak rally with

2,500 people :rofl:

[Catherina]

26. They're still trying to figure out how to tweet

:hi: :woohoo: but not done yet. Now comes the dirty work in the dark by the smiling people telling lies.

[Catherina]

13. Egypt: Release Detained Activists, Journalists (link)

3arabawy Egypt: Release Detained Activists, Journalists http://bit.ly/hnB4tx #Jan25
5 minutes ago via Echofon

[Catherina]

14. Saw about 3 thugs getting apprehended by the people. Wanted to cheer every time.

marwame Saw about 3 thugs getting apprehended by the people. Wanted to cheer every time. #Tahrir #jan25
3 minutes ago via HootSuite

[Catherina]

15. Time Square is rocking right now for #Egypt thank you New York

Raafatology Time Square is rocking right now for #Egypt. Friends will send me photos as soon as they are don. thank you New York #Jan25
2 minutes ago via web

[Catherina]

16. Huge, building-size sign of Egyptians' demands:

occupiedcairo RT @etharkamal: Huge, building-size sign of Egyptians' demands: http://twitpic.com/3wez0o# #Egypt #jan25
1 minute ago via TweetDeck

In Arabic

[Catherina]

17. Abu Ramez Shawerma is part of the revolution! They deliver to Galaa square and you pick it up there.

Rouelshimi Abu Ramez Shawerma is part of the revolution! They deliver to Galaa square and you pick it up there. #Jan25


Shawerma, arabic word for gyros

[Catherina]

18. The story of a thug (Video, well done, sad not hateful)

3arabawy New post: #Jan25 The story of a thug حكاية بلطجي http://bit.ly/hmImJz
3 minutes ago via arabawy.org



One of the “Pro-Mubarak Demonstrators” tells the story of how he joined the protests after he was captured by the Tahrir revolutionaries.

His name is Ahmed Fayez. He said two individuals went to his neighborhood on 1 Feb 2011 and introduced themselves as National Democratic Party working with Dr. Fathy Serour, the parliament speaker, and started distributing money on the people to join the demonstration and chant for Mubarak. They also asked Fayez and others to be in Tahrir Square. Fayez mentioned that people who went with him had weapons and molotov to be used against the the anti-Mubarak protesters in Tahrir Square.

[Catherina]

19. Ammar El Shrei, famous Egyptian composer publicly declared support for protesters suddenly in hospit

PLACEB0 So Ammar El Shrei the famous Egyptian composer publicly declared support for protesters suddenly in hospital "after a heart attack" #tahrir
2 minutes ago via web

A martyr to the revolution

[Catherina]

20. one of my fav posters, #Egypt personified as bride

LaurenBohn In #Tahrir: one of my fav posters thus far (fyi the art has been amazing) -- #Egypt personified as bride, pulled b http://twitpic.com/3whkf4
2 minutes ago via Twitpic

[Catherina]

21. military not with people like money,privileges,high political positions,power :(

Beltrew @monasosh I agree. Egyptian military gains to much from the regime to support the ppl:like money,privileges,high political positions,power :(
2 minutes ago via web in reply to monasosh

[Catherina]

22. BBC apparently reporting I am unaccounted for. I'm here, I'm here!

hamish6PM BBC apparently reporting I am unaccounted for. I was detained earlier today and released. Have been Tweeting all day since then #Egypt
13 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone

[Catherina]

23. Wiki already

naglarzk http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Egyptian_protests #jan25 #tahrir #egypt #mubarak
4 minutes ago via web

[Catherina]

24. You come near Tahrir Square again and things won't be so good'

jrug Still not safe then..http://m.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/feb/04/egypt-cairo-guardian-journalists-security-forces-mob?cat=world&type=article
3 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®
http://gnm.cdn.mobileiq.mobi/ms/ri/aHR0cDovL3N0YXRpYy5ndWltLmNvLnVrL3N5cy1pbWFnZXMvR3VhcmRpYW4vUGl4L3BpY3R1cmVzLzIwMTEvMii80LzEyOTY4MzY5Njg5OTkvQS1wbGFpbmNsb3RoZXMtcG9saWNlbWFuLS0wMDcuanBn/x:300



A plainclothes policeman (l) moves to attack a foreign journalist as others beat a protester during demonstrations in Cairo. Photograph: Goran Tomasevic/Reuters


You come near Tahrir Square again and things won't be so good'
Guardian reporters have hair-raising encounters with the Egyptian security forces and an angry mob

Peter Beaumont in Cairo
The Guardian, Fri 4 Feb 2011 16.51 GMT

The soldier appeared helpful at first, offering to walk us through to Cairo's Tahrir Square as we attempted to cover the latest protests on what had been dubbed Mubarak's "day of departure". But it was not the square that we were being led to but the ministry of the interior.

The next soldier, outside the ministry's main door was not so friendly. He ordered us to kneel facing a wall with our hands behind our heads, an order that was quickly countermanded by another soldier.

The soldiers were disciplined but firm, demanding to know who we were, querying a passport stamp for the Rafah border crossing into Gaza; others for Tunisia and Afghanistan. Soon there were more of us sitting with our backs against a wall: a freelance journalist from New Zealand, another Briton, a Dane and an Italian, and three students.

Next came two officers in plain clothes, less friendly than the enlisted troops.
...
http://m.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/feb/04/egypt-cairo-guardian-journalists-security-forces-mob?cat=world&type=article

[Catherina]

25. All calls on El Hayah and El Mehwar TV Channels are fabricated. Their numbers are incorrect.

Sarahngb PLEASE SPREAD: All calls on El Hayah and El Mehwar TV Channels are fabricated. Their numbers are incorrect.
2 minutes ago via YoruFukurou


Have stuff about this too. In previous threads, how they found out

[Catherina]

27. SO many countries having protests in support of Egyptian democracy & for ONE man to step down

amradelamin The US, EU, Iran, Malaysia, and SO many other countries are having protests in support of Egyptian democracy & for ONE man to step down #fb
3 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone

[Catherina]

28. Concerts are being held here, We could stay in #Tahrir forever, Mr. President.

mosaaberizing Concerts are being held here, contests take place, and tents are set up. We could stay in #Tahrir forever, Mr. President.
5 minutes ago via Tweets60

[Catherina]

29. wrong place

[dixiegrrrrl]

30. State paper: Egyptian reporter shot in clash last week dies, first journalist death in crisis - AP

http://bit.ly/fmLZZx

[Catherina]

31. Dear DU, I love you but goodnight. This has been a fierce battle and some of us need rest

I don't even remember the last time I slept because the last time was only for a few hours with computer and TV turned on loud to not miss anything important.

I haven't had a wart since I was 10 years old. After 2 days, warts started appearing on my beautiful hands from stress. They're now on my arms and my feet but you know what, it DOESN'T MATTER. I'll do it again, along with MILLIONS of other people all over the world who are sick of injustice.

For over a week, spontaneous supporters all over the world leapt to action at a moral call and refused to let go. And we're still going to watch, refusing to let go during phase three, the phase of dirty backroom lies.

All of this was done out of solidarity love and hatred of injustice. No government will ever be able to pay enough thugs enough money to stop the growing determination to put a stop to injustice.

2 videos in signature link, think about your answer to the first one so you'll know who you are.

Exhausted. Long Live Tahrir. Goodnight. I love you DU. Especially Will Pitt who was willing to call the White House at 2am in the morning at the first evidence that something was wrong. I especially love everyone who spontaneously halted their lives to support this populist uprising. I'd name names but I'm so tired, I know I'll forget important other spontaneous contributors so I won't. Everyone knows who you are.

We WON! Go home."

Say what?

It's all over bit international sabotage now. We're not going to rest just yet.

:hugs:

Cat

PS. To those who still haven't resolved which side they're on, a sincere sincere thank you for not stabbing us in the back. To the third category, whatthefuckever, ignore, hide thread, we shall overcome and make that last vietnam speech, not the lies.

[alsame]

33. Get some well deserved rest, Cat. You have done a remarkable

job on these threads. Thank you.

[snot]

35. Catherina, you must take care of yourself, so you can be in it for the long haul.

Thank you so much for your great courage and hard work.

[jannyk]

37. Thank you for your hard work - much appreciated.

:yourock:

[Desertrose]

42. Thank you Catharina....I don't know how you've done it!

Please please take care of yourself if you can.

I know how this...these people grab your soul with their courage & bravery...but you can't help if you don't take care of yourself. You have been an incredible link sharing so much here.


Get some rest.....you are not in this alone.

:hug: :grouphug:

[Kali]

44. a very heartfelt thank you from me, as well

I have no idea how you managed all these threads - I could barely keep up reading, can't imagine copying ant posting it all!

[Raksha]

45. Dear Catherina, we love you too! Thank you for your dedication and hard work.

Now PLEASE get some sleep!!!

[dixiegrrrrl]

32. evidence of fracturing and growing fissures within the leadership of the Egyptian government - NBC

A senior U.S. official confirms there is evidence of fracturing and growing fissures within the leadership of the Egyptian government - NBC



Hmmmmmmmmmmmm

[EFerrari]

34. Amnesty staffers released

amnesty AmnestyInternational
Breaking: Amnesty staff and other internationals have been released in #Cairo & returning to hotels! Awaiting complete details. #Egypt
6 minutes ago

[dixiegrrrrl]

39. Aha!!!! Do I detect a wind shift????

[EFerrari]

41. The message has already been sent, maybe.

At least none of the Egyptian tea baggers killed these people.

[Hell Hath No Fury]

36. Get some much deserved rest -

You have done an amazing job! It reminds me of the DU of old. :applause:

[dixiegrrrrl]

38. adding this for Catherina to find when she gets up.

[Kali]

43. love it!

stealing!

[Raksha]

46. I just stole it too!

[bklyncowgirl]

48. Oh God I thought it was a virus download! Can you say stupid.

I was about ready to to hit the panic button. Sorry dixiegrrrl I was ready to cuss you out big time. Next time I need to look at the screen!

[dixiegrrrrl]

40. "State tv tone is changing" tweet:

State TV interviewing pro-democracy guy with injured right hand in the studio and showing pics from inside Tahrir. Their tone is changing.
@evanchill Evan Hill
40 minutes ago.

[dixiegrrrrl]

47. Cool pic, thanks to yerbud.

[Turborama]

49. Keeping this one back on page 1 for Catherina who is having a well deserved rest

Nighttime crew taking over.

@southsouth
Monalisa
AJE aired a haunting interview with Selma al-Tarzi from Tahrir. Today @sharifkouddous interviews her & @3arabawy #Egypt http://t.co/vHMI1Yp

[dixiegrrrrl]

51. Yay on you !!!!

I was having a well deserved dinner and etc.
thank you.

[Iterate]

50. MalcolmX:"Our problem is their problem, their problem is our problem"

@zaheerali: #MalcolmX in #Egypt, 1964: "Our problem is their problem, their problem is our problem" http://wapo.st/flq0nz
less than 20 seconds ago via TweetDeck

[dixiegrrrrl]

52. Maybe it is time to revisit the old revolution cycle.

A change in the wind, one would hope.

[highplainsdem]

53. alaa: Army involved in dirty terror campaign, military police beating & arresting known protesters

alaa Alaa Abd El Fattah
Army is involved in dirty terror campaign, military police beating and arresting known protesters outside the square #Jan25

[highplainsdem]

54. alaa: While this harrassment did not reduce our numbers it has negative impact on mood and spirit

alaa Alaa Abd El Fattah
While this constant harrassment did not reduce our numbers it has negative impact on mood and spirit #Jan25

[highplainsdem]

55. alaa: We are learning this as we do it, everything is by ear, but thats the beauty of it. Still very

alaa Alaa Abd El Fattah
We are learning this as we do it, everything is by ear, but thats the beauty of it. Still very fragile though #Jan25

[highplainsdem]

56. alaa: Gvt sending mixed signals about wanting dialog or negotiations, but they continue to harass us

alaa Alaa Abd El Fattah
Gvt sending mixed signals about wanting dialog or negotiations, but they continue to harass us #Jan25

[highplainsdem]

57. alaa: Heard news about dad and the other detainees, they're together, good treatment and in good

alaa Alaa Abd El Fattah
Heard news about dad and the other detainees, they're together, good treatment and in good spirit. No idea about release date

[dixiegrrrrl]

58. HUGE "free Egypt" rally in Times Square

Youtube video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGlaZuKWmBo

good video, too, from an Android phone...technology is amazing.

[highplainsdem]

59. monasosh: I have to get this out b4 I sleep: We should have marched today

monasosh monasosh
I have to get this out b4 I sleep: We should have marched today #Jan25

[dixiegrrrrl]

60. Reporters tell about being arrested, locked up by secret police.

By SOUAD MEKHENNET and NICHOLAS KULISH
Published: February 4, 2011

CAIRO — We had been detained by Egyptian authorities, handed over to the country’s dreaded Mukhabarat, the secret police, and interrogated. They left us all night in a cold room, on hard orange plastic stools, under fluorescent lights.
For one day, we were trapped in the brutal maze where Egyptians are lost for months or even years. Our detainment threw into haunting relief the abuses of security services, the police, the secret police and the intelligence service, and explained why they were at the forefront of complaints made by the protesters.

Many journalists shared this experience, and many were kept in worse conditions — some suffering from injuries as well.

According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, over the period we were held there were 30 detentions of journalists, 26 assaults and 8 instances of equipment being seized. We saw a journalist with his head bandaged and others brought in with jackets thrown over their heads as they were led by armed men.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/06/weekinreview/06held.html?_r=1&hp

[highplainsdem]

61. HABurton: New blog post: Photos and Account from February 4th

HABurton Andrew Burton
New blog post: Photos and Account from February 4th http://www.andrewburtonphoto.com/2011/02/photos-and-account-from-february-4th/



This blog, by a photojournalist, is well worth looking at, and bookmarking.

[defendandprotect]

62. k/r -- thank you!!

Couldn't find you yesterday!

Woke up to the news that US/Obama are betraying the Egyptian people by forcing

Suleiman in --