The Voice of America: "Egyptians Applaud Mubarak's Decision Not to Run Again"

[Better Believe It]

Oh my god!!! Talk about political spin and propaganda! BBI

Voice of America. "A Trusted Source of News & Information since 1942"



Egyptians Applaud Mubarak's Decision Not to Run Again
February 1, 2011

Announcing an end to a near 30-year reign in power, Egypt's president told the nation late Tuesday that he will not run for office in September. The decision was hailed by thousands of Egyptians, but it might not be enough to quell protester demands for Hosni Mubarak to leave office immediately.

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak made the surprise announcement on live television, saying he will not run again. He said he does not intend to renominate himself because, he said, his first responsibility is to ensure the stability of his nation and preserve its integrity.

Demonstrators gathered at Tahrir Square are also celebrating. It was the news that many of the demonstrators have been waiting to hear - many of the demonstrators, not all. Some opposition politicians expressed disappointment and anger because their call is for Mr. Mubarak to step down immediately. They had set a Friday deadline for his ouster. The next elections in Egypt are in September. Whether Mr. Mubarak’s announcement Tuesday night is enough to quell the demonstrations in the coming days remains to be seen.

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http://www.voanews.com/english/news/Egyptians-Applaud-Mubaraks-Decision-Not-to-Run-Again-115049214.html

[WilliamPitt]

1. One dude

YAAAY!

Headline: Crowds Rejoice

[chimpymustgo]

2. Wow. Just wow. Propaganda in full swing.

[Junkdrawer]

3. Yes. By all means, go home and trust Mubarak. He won't round up the protesters...

and punish the revolution.

Honest.

[tishaLA]

4. What ABC said, too. Do they think Al-Jazeera is piping in the noise?

Or do they think we can't hear?

[ladjf]

5. I do believe that Americans are finally beginning to recognize propaganda

when they see it. That's encouraging.