Camelot moment – Egyptian freedom

by YankeeJim | February 11, 2011 at 01:10 pm

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The shackles of Mubarak have been lifted and the Egyptian youth are feeling freedom like they and their parents have never felt before.

They are in a vacuum of course, awaiting the formation of a government, hopefully democratic and hopefully that will sustain individual freedom and liberty.

There is a chance for Egypt to produce a new model for the Middle East, and a better way than anyone can imagine. It will take luck and friendships and I hope the USA can provide the friendship.

“Obama Hails Mubarak's Resignation: 'Egypt will Never be the Same'
Military Takes Over Country's Leadership, Crowds Celebrate Late into the Night

BY CHRISTIANE AMANPOUR, TERRY MORAN, NASSER ATTA AND HUMA KHAN

CAIRO, Feb. 11,2011

President Obama hailed Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's abrupt decision earlier today to step down, ending his 30-year-reign, as Egyptian armed forces took control of the country's leadership.

"The people of Egypt have spoken. Their voices have been heard and Egypt will never be the same," the president said. "By stepping down, President Mubarak responded to the Egyptian people's hunger for change, but this is not the end of Egypt's transition. It's the beginning."

Obama praised the protesters and their peaceful demonstrations that have rocked the country for the past 18 days.

"Over the last few weeks, the wheel of history turned at a blinding pace," he said.”