the Egyptian thugs forget that the revolution's not only in Tahrir Square

excerpt from Mariam Mokhtar's article (via Dr Dzul)

They see a land which has few opportunities to offer, and where only the elite enjoy power.

Sounds familiar? I was describing Egypt but I could just as easily be describing Malaysia.

The Egyptians are fighting the government mainly for financial reasons. Its people face economic gloom, rising prices, rising unemployment, poor living conditions and the breakdown of law and order.

the Cairo revolt from this point forward will be remembered as what happens when people realise that their poverty does not make sense, and illustrates just how far desperate despots are willing to go to maintain their grip on power, with no regard for public opinion or sanity

2011 looks set to be an interesting, if violent, year. Even if the year's fireworks ends with the petrol bombs in Tahrir Square, the flames are sure to be seen around the world for a long time to come. No way is this going to end quietly and quick

Happy Year of the Rabbit folks