Egypt Prepares For ‘Cleansing Friday’ Rally
- Posted on February 25, 2011 at 2:54am by
Mike Opelka
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It has been roughly two weeks since Mubarak stepped down, turning over power to a Military Council that promised to hold elections in the Fall. That may not be good enough for the protesters. The AP and other sources are reporting that a million or more protesters will pour into Tahrir Square on today for what is being called ‘Cleansing Friday.’ The cleansing referred to seems to be focused removing anyone that had significant ties to the previous administration.
Egyptian writer Mohamed Fahmy of the People’s National Movement for Change has said:
“We will march in protest to demand the resignation of Shafiq’s government and abolishing emergency law and the trial of Mubarak and his family.”
Additional demands reported:
An immediate power transfer from the Military Council to a civilian group
The resignation of Prime Minster Shafiq’s cabinet
Release of political prisoners
There are concerns that Vice President Suleiman is controlling the Military Council. Suleiman ran the Egyptian Intelligence Agency for 20 years before Mubarak appointed him to the VP position in the middle of the revolt.
Keep your eyes on Egypt this weekend.
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teachermitch32
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 12:51pmOur POTUS should keep his promise and put on the comfortable shoes he was talking about and hit the pavement over there. He won’t do it in Wis. Maybe over there???? I encourage him to keep his promise…but I guess I’m just blowing in the wind and holding hope for the impossible.
Report Post »kapnkd
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 12:03pmSadly, I am afraid their idea of ‘cleansing’ only means that “Infidels’ Blood will used for the cleansing. This means if you are not Muslim and pro-Sharia, you are targeted as fair game.
Report Post »mill
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 11:43amObama should go over to this…after all the got the peace prize…he could go over and make peace…walk among his people, take michelle…..
Report Post »bkeely
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 11:07amWe are on the edge of a huge change in the middle east….this does not make me feel worm and fuzzy.
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TiltingWindmills
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 10:58amWhere are all the left-wingers crying for separation of church and state?
Report Post »temple62
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 10:47amTheir idea of democracy and cleansing is the gang rape of just another naive American reporter!
Report Post »JustaThought
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 10:35am“Cleansing” (?) Hmmmm … is that anything like HOPE and CHANGE? I’m guessing this cleansing will be Industrial Strength HOPE & CHANGE. Armageddon to get a wee bit nervous.
Hey, Middle East … have you tried Camel Juice? It‘s light Obama’s Koolaid ‘cept it’s a lot drier, leaves even a worse taste in your mouth and if you say ‘no thanks’ it gets you stoned.
Report Post »HITLER-HIDING-IN-SF
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 10:33am@Expertshot
Report Post »You right, the hags are there and pass out Pepto Bismol for the cleansing Friday.
Grandpa
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 9:54amPray for Israel
Report Post »vennoye
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 10:02amAmen!!
Report Post »Juan Gault
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 1:48pmEvery night!!
Report Post »Juan Gault
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 1:49pmEver night, worth repeating.
Report Post »scwillard
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 9:53amSooooo, Egypt is getting a progressive high colonic.
Report Post »AquaBuddha
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 9:44amYou guy’s are silly.
Report Post »They are all going to do a Colon Cleanse together!
My2
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 9:21am“Cleansing” apparently the revolution forgot to check with their PR firm on the wording.
Report Post »SilentReader
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 9:05amI’m sure their “cleansing” is making way for the Muslim Brotherhood and Sharia and a much more brutal Egyptian regime will begin, just as it did in Iran 32 years ago.
This is what the “revolutionaries” don‘t ever see because they don’t have any vision for the future they just cause destruction and bloodshed. That’s precisely what the excel in.
This is what the same Progressive-regressive Radical Left dolts have in store for America if they are allowed to take it over.
Reject them before it is too late because their agenda only ends in bloodshed like the French Revolution.
Report Post »ExpertShot
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 8:55amDidn’t the Pepto Hags (code pink) also use the term “cleansing” on their site recently??? Guess they’re still over in Cairo.
Report Post »sbenard
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 8:55amGot food? Before this is over, you’re gonna need it!
Progressives place their faith in government. Conservatives place their faith in God and their own industry and thrift. Government will ultimately fail.
Report Post »Karron
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 8:52amI keep telling all my liberal friends not to celebrate this whole “freedom’ thing in Egypt. It is going to be a very pointed cleansing – of all of those who do not support the Muslim Brotherhood.
Report Post »felina g
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 8:38am“Revolution always ends in tears”.
Report Post »coalfired
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 8:35amSo who is in position to take control of Egypt? AFL/CIO, SEIU, ACORN, muslim brotherhood, code pink, looks like they need some more community organizing. It just doesn’t look good for Egypt or the world.
Report Post »And we sit here with a spineless, compliant, or just plain ignorant government without a clue or plan.
However, I’ve heard it said that nothing in govt. happens by accident.
randy
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 8:35amCleansing Friday? What you really mean is “Murdering your opponents Friday”?
Report Post »Welcome Black Carter
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 8:27amIt will be like trying to mop the floor with a bucket full of mud.
Report Post »LAM2
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 6:20pmPerhaps they could borrow Barack Obama’s socialist mop?
Report Post »EP46
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 6:28pm@LAM2
Report Post »Perhaps they could borrow ‘obama’
Gonzo
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 8:27amMeanwhile, Obama and Clinton are slappng each other on the back for ousting Mubarrak and having such a peaceful transition. Hey Obama, whatever happens in Egypt… you own it now.
Report Post »Grady Curve
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 8:21amCome now, islam is a religion of peace and the brotherhood would never take over a country seeking democracy….NOT…. wake up people we are at WAR with islam… if we dont stand now we will be fighting in our own backyards and cities against these CRAZY MOFO’s
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 8:30amYou must be in Atlanta?
Report Post »ExpertShot
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 8:54amYeah, I’m very familiar w/the Grady Curve in Atlanta…born & raised in Decatur myself.
Report Post »BehindBlueEyes
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 9:48amToo late. We’re already fighting them in our back yards and cities.
Report Post »staggerlee32
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 9:53am@Grady Curve
your preaching to the chior….. if you want to wake people up go to Huffpo or MoveOn.org and wake them up…..
Report Post »DarthVader
Posted on February 26, 2011 at 11:31pmThis “Us vs Them” attitude is what causes all these problems. If you are Christian, then ask yourself what would Jesus do.
Report Post »cemerius
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 8:20amNothing to see here “comrades”…….cleansing makes the flowers bloom in May!
Report Post »EP46
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 6:27pm@CEMERIUS
Jan 12, 2010 … Code Pink Invites Muslim Brotherhood: ‘Join Us in Cleansing Our Country’.
Report Post »Do you think they are talking about Mr. Bubble?
jedi.kep
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 8:04amHow many said this would come? A bunch. How many ignored those warnings? A bunch.
Frustrating.
Report Post »Stuck_in_CA
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 9:06am“Egypt Prepares For ‘Cleansing Friday’ Rally”
Report Post »You mean — there’s going to be a Christian Evangelist come and preach the only true Hope of the world?!?
NOT!
Polwatcher
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 9:22amThe MSM probably thinks this will be Muslims washing themselves, washing each other, or something like that.
Report Post »ozchambers
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 10:09amMaybe if Washington, DC had a cleansing day (I’m not advocating violence) then we would be left with some leaders who might actually recognize the threat we are facing as these events transpire and have the kahunas to do something useful.
Report Post »copper
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 1:34pmThey are just NOT happy unless they are rioting and of course the Egyptian UNIONS have pledged to stand with the US UNION THUGS.
They need to kept the rioting going for the socialist/communist/progressive/globalist/anarchist agenda of the whole world in flames. So the 12th IMAM can rise from the abyss.
Report Post »IntheKnowOG
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 5:12pmhttp://www.jihadwatch.org/2011/02/egyptian-armed-forces-chanting-allahu-akbar-storm-christian-monastery-with-tanks-open-fire-injuring.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+jihad-watch+%28Jihad+Watch%29
As of this point, I am at war with the leftist media in this country…..
Report Post »IntheKnowOG
Posted on February 25, 2011 at 5:14pmAnd by “war”, I mean I will openly debate any leftists anywhere I go.
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