"have never been so optimistic about my country and world"

[medeak]

This said by my son tonight..has several grad degrees on middle east and two thesis studying here and going overseas. Knows more than any talking expert on tv. Has been so despondent for years and today said the above to me. Coming from him it's huge.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. Did he give any reasons for his optimism?

I'm glad to hear he is...

With his credentials, it gives me hope too.

[medeak]

2. yes..hour long lecture

on history of middle east leaders ect. For him to feel so strongly makes me feel hopeful. Obama it is said was "ecstatic" first day of news.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. Thank you!

I'm glad to hear it...

[medeak]

4. so good to see your name

am waxing nostalgic..re the old days. ;-)

[tavalon]

5. Now comes the hard part

Mubarek says he isn't leaving until the fall. The people say he must leave now. They just turned the internet back on in Egypt and the fact of the matter is, the Egyptian people are scared. They are asking for the US to provide them with help. I don't know if our government will do that. We need to pressure them to do it.