Egyptian Army Commander Tells Protesters 'All Your Demands Will Be Met… It Ends Tonight

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http://abcnews.go.com/International/egypt-strike-army-chief-tells-protesters-demands-met/story?id=12883555
When Asked by ABC News if Hosni Mubarak Steps Down, General Says, 'It Ends Tonight'


When asked by ABC News whether that meant that President Hosni Mubarak would leave office, Army Chief of Staff Sami Eman replied, "It ends tonight."

The crowd around Eman erupted in a roar of cheers and began singing the nation anthem.

In one makeshift hospital near the square, as rumors of Mubarak's departure spread, the injured and healthy literally jumped for joy, hugging and kissing each other.

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1. wow -- well in the expectation that he's gone -- here's to the brave egyptian people

:applause: :toast: :applause:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. This was a REAL revolution.

I stand in awe of the Egyptian people!

:patriot:

[tavalon]

5. Me too, but there's this Sulieman (sp) problem

I do hope this isn't a case of new boss, same as the old boss. A painful situation, whether in Egypt or America.

[Gregorian]

3. Oh man! I just let out a cheer.

I have high hopes. I hope it's not going to be a rough ride.

[L. Coyote]

4. HELP blog and Follow details here:

***** EGYPT Live Blog ***** Al Jazeera English, et.al. - Feb. 10 *****
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x382194

[RT Atlanta]

6. I think Dr. King would be proud of this peaceful

civil disobedience and what it appears to be accomplishing.

It appears Egypt, the cradle of civilization, is on the cusp of real democratic change from the Mubarak regime.

This type of change is what Dr. King had in mind with his Poor People's Campaign and the nascent plans for a summer-long demonstration on the National Mall in D.C. during the summer of 1968.

Some more background on Dr. King's plans can be found here:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91626373

http://www.fair.org/index.php?page=2269

[Grey]

7. I don't believe it, I'm waiting for the election.

I think the Army still hold power in the shadows.