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Egypt protests resume; Al-Jazeera shut down
Roee Nahmias
Published: 30.01.11, 11:31
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1. great Ynet Live! Good job! (now I'll just go & learn Arabic)
er der   (01.30.11)
2. Wishing both sides lots of success
Joe   (01.30.11)
3. If Al Jazeera was a real news agency, I'd be upset
Brian Cohen ,   Judean Peoples Front   (01.30.11)
But we all know that it isn't. I wonder if Al Jazeera will run a story calling for equal rights and freedom of speech in Qatar, where the minority Qataris have an ugly history of exploitation and human rights abuses (include sexual slave trade) of the majority immigrant working population.
4. Well Done, Egypt : )
Salma ,   Palestine   (01.30.11)
Nevertheless, you have many problems too need to be solved, especially the departure of Mubarak Regime.
5. Al Jazeera
Blind Freddy ,   Australia   (01.30.11)
Actually, nothing could be more from the truth, not that this venue worries about the truth. Even as the Egypt riots begun and were in full swing, al Jazeera were still promoting the "Palestinian Papers" and even into the riots, it took them alot of time to catch up that Egypt was the story and not the riots.....cheers
6. Al-Jazeera still broadcasing live video
JW ,   Haifa   (01.30.11)
7. Finally somebody exposed Al Jazeera...
(01.30.11)
...as not being anything more than a propaganda of the Qatari Muslim Brotherhood alliance with Al Qaeda. Don't be misled by Al Jazeera seemingly Western secular attire of its anchors, and their impeccable English, or French. They are only pions in the Jihadist disinformation war against all non-Muslims. Fact is that Al Jazeera is not a news channel - it is a sophisticated Jihadist propaganda tool.
8. Anyone with 1/2 a brain knew what Al Jazeera was
EZ ,   US   (01.30.11)
From the get go, it was one big giant propaganda machine with the motives of uniting islamatists, weakening the west and demonizing Israel. Basically, setting into motion the "biggest lie" and perhaps what may become, the greatest human catastrophe in human history. And it is clear that Obama Was a player. That mans foot is so far down his own throat, I'm not so sure he's gonna finish out his term without getting the boot from congress. The rest of his political career is all about political survival. The world has been thrown a major curve ball and only very, very ugly things will come of it short of a miracle. These countries should tread lightly or they will face isolation and desolate economic situations. It's one thing to protest and throw out a government but in countries like these, democracy will never gain a foothold.
9. #8 and anyone with 1/2 a brain
Israel Israeli ,   Tel Aviv   (01.30.11)
knows that CNN and BBC are giant propaganda machines for the Saudis. You are right that Al Jazeera has a definite ideology, but at least they tell the truth. As for Obama, he is a racist fool. He was so preoccupied with his Jew hatred and delegitimizing Israel that he sacrificed American interests and ignored Iran. Now the US will suffer.
10. #4 Salma
moshe ,   Tivon, Israel   (01.30.11)
#4 Salma , If instead of beating your breast, screaming against Israel, you, Salma, and your Arab people worked to improve Arab life...laws... education... fair mindedness... perhaps then the Arab nation that was (W A S) great in the time of : al-Razi ( physician), al-Bayruni (geographer) , Ibn al-Haitham ( optics), Ibn Jabir (chemist) pethaos then the Arab nation can restore itself. moshe
11. 1,000 unimpressed
Yehoshuaj1e ,   Usa   (01.30.11)
12. Mubarak
Mahmod Yassin ,   Cairo Egypt   (01.30.11)
Mubarak you and your Suleiman are not only american agents but also israeli. you are second to saed hadad of Lebanon. Please dont go, wait and we will send you to hell soon.
13. to Mahmod Yassin, Cairo, #12
R ,   Israel   (01.30.11)
Your country is going up in flames, your countrymen are demanding an end to dictatorship, and you are posting on an ISRAELI news site! The irony is rich. I hope you can understand this.
14. Talking of Obama I call him BARDAK Obama
Roy ,   Miami   (01.30.11)
Obama, You have no right to lead the enlightened world if you can't connect what is happening to the Carter fiasco in Iran 30 years ago which founded the Humeinist regime there.This is a march of folly and the free world is not dumb.. Where was Barack when the Iranians demonstrated and died for freedom after the rigged elections? Why did he shut up then? Stabbing in the back the US ally of 30 years- Mobarak- Obama has proven again that he is not fit to be the President of the USA. It is time for you to disappear before you cause more irreversible damage.
15. Mahmod Yassin, Cairo - Hah
G.S. ,   USA   (01.30.11)
I don't know where Mahmod Yassin is, but it is not Cairo. The internet is down in Egypt.
16. Dumb, Dumber, Dumberer
Nour ,   One-State   (01.30.11)
The Egyptian regime goes from comical to beyond downright hilarious! First: Cut Internet (piss the youth off and paralyze banks and commercial transactions) Second: Cut mobile phones (who cares about rape victims not being able to call for help??) Third: Cut fixed telephone lines (ok, Egyptians are already fuming, so add fuel to fire) Egyptians in diaspora unable to check on relatives Fourth: Shut down Al-Jazeera, the single most popular (and free) satellite channel, in Egypt, and in the Arab World ! Whoever is in charge of affairs in the Mubarak junta surely knows how to turn AGAINST his boss! Beyond pathetic really, keep it up ya shabab, Egypt is almost free of your collaborative, sell-out mafia.
17. # 16
Birdi ,   Israel   (01.30.11)
Banks in Egypt are closed; no need for internet there. Land lines are & have been working. As for free Al-Jazeera, it is being blamed for integrating the riots along with El Baredei. Rape victims calling for help? who would help them? the police who are running around in circles or the army who couldnt even prevent the prisoners of Cairo jail escaping ? Egypt will only be free when all the fanatics of Islam are all dead & buried.
18. Here we Go Again
Mark from Georgia ,   USA   (01.30.11)
So the crowd chants: "Hosni Mubarak and Omar Suleiman, you are both American agents," they chanted. "Mubarak, Mubarak, your plane awaits you." Yes all your problems are because of the U.S., go back to ripping off the head of mummies. These are the biggest fools, maybe some think your standing up to the powers that be, but from here you look like puppets regurgitating the propaganda you've been fed your whole life. Don't count on Mubarak leaving the country, and if he doesn't, what's your next constructive move? Has anybody taken the time to think this out? Mubarak can crush you anytime he wants, he's just holding back, for now. As far as I can tell he still controls the army, as long as that's the case, you can't win. Ever hear of the word...listen carefully I know it's not in your vocabulary..."compromise". What can you get now that you have awakened him? You know, without ripping off the head of mummies.
19. #16 Palestinian opportunist
Cynthia ,   USA   (01.30.11)
You forgot looting museums, private homes, businesses and burning down government buildings. Worried about rape victims calling for help? You obviously aren't aware of the harassment women in Egypt experience walking down the street, even when accompanied by a male family member. Be careful what you wish for Nour. Look what freedom the Islamic Revolution brought to Iran.
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