Raging On: Sean Penn Joins Tahrir Square Protest Against Egyptian Military Leaders
- Posted on September 30, 2011 at 9:46am by
Billy Hallowell
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Standing hand-in-hand (figuratively, of course) with thousands of demonstrators on Friday in Cairo’s Tahrir Square, Hollywood actor Sean Penn praised Egypt’s revolution while waving the country’s flag:
“The world is inspired by the call for freedom by the courageous revolution of Egypt. There are still struggles forward, there are constitutional issues, there [needs to be] a transition of power from the military to the people.”
In a bizarre scene, Penn joined activists and citizens who, once again, gathered in an effort to urge the military to speed up the transfer of power to civilians. These individuals, frustrated with current conditions, want to see the emergency laws that were once used by former leader Hosni Mubarak revoked. Al-Jazeera has more:
Activists said they expect thousands to join the protests, which they call “reclaiming the revolution”, amid growing discontent with the way the ruling military council has been managing the country’s transition.
The council has announced that parliamentary elections will start on November 28 with a mixed system of proportional representation and individual lists.
The Associated Press further explains these controversial Mubarak-era laws:
The much-hated laws give police almost unquestionable powers, and activists say they are to blame for much of the human rights abuse that occurred under Mubarak, who was ousted in February. [...]
The latest criticism of the ruling military council also centers on a law governing the parliamentary election process that begins at the end of November. Critics say the law favors Mubarak-era officials. Activists and political parties are threatening a boycott.
Apparently, there‘s fear among political groups that the system’s corruption will continue and that this will allow Mubarak supporters to find their way back into public office. For this reason, some apparently now view the revolution as “a danger.”
While Egyptians worry that Mubarak’s ranks will re-emerge, others fear the Muslim Brotherhood’s potential power grab. We have already covered the Brotherhood’s call for Sharia law in Egypt (oh, and the proposed ban on alcohol and bikinis).
Then, there’s the story about Dr. Salah Sultan, who has apparently called for the murder of “every Zionist who enters Egypt.” Experts, of course, are saying that the Arab Spring actually made the Brotherhood, which has become Egypt’s largest political force, stronger. Interestingly, the Brotherhood claims it will not be participating in the protest (who knows if this is actually true, though).
Revolutions are messy, as they take the “out with the old and in with the new” mantra and turn it into a painful reality. The new governance that is to come once power is handed over may be worse than the old. One wonders if Penn, among others, understands this potential danger.
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Comments (235)
CanDan
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 10:19amTo bad they didn’t mistake him for a Jew, like they did that poor female American reporter.
Report Post »MichiganPatriot
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 10:18amPenn is a self proclaimed communist. He is a treasonous American. His kind always get what is coming to them. We reap what we sow, he is standing with Radical Islam. These svages want to destroy America and all it stands for. The only reason he is allowed to stand and march with them because they know he is not a Christian. His beliefs are very much inline with theirs. If that does not spell it out for you then nothing will. Divine Justice will prevail and he will find out after it is too late that he chose the wrong side. After Egypt is done with him they may allow him to keep his head.
Report Post »I.Gaspar
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 10:18amHey, let’s give Mr. Penn some credit here….and encourage him to take his road show to Syria and Lybia too.
Report Post »If he keeps at it long enough, some sniper is bound to pick him off.
mtnhimike
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 10:23amRight On !
Report Post »UpstateNYConservative
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 10:24amHope the sniper is a US Marine.
But I’ll settle for Army, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, and even the Brownies.
Report Post »GENEPAGLIARI
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 10:27amCan he bring Jane Fonda along?
Report Post »agameofthrones
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 10:27amSadly trying to remain relevant.
Report Post »GENEPAGLIARI
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 10:28amCan he bring along J a n e F o n d a?
Report Post »GENEPAGLIARI
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 10:31amMaybe he can get Hanoi jane to join him.
Report Post »Servant Of YHVH
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 10:34amAll I can say is that a fool that chooses to be a fool will always be a fool. Sean Penn is a perfect example of this.
Report Post »Obama_Sham
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 10:38amHey Spicolli (sp?)… I think Mr. Hand needs to have another word with you…
Report Post »motonutt
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 10:39amI.gaspar…..I respectfully disagree….why would the Egyptians or the muslim bro’s in the hood want to off this guy? He’s their supporter(kind of like a smelly jock strap). What people need to do is not go see his movies that gives him the funds to travel and do this stuff. The guy is a godless moron…we should just all leave it at that.
Report Post »yougottabekidding
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 10:44amI’ll bet $10 there is no Muslum that has the skills needed that could hit him.
Report Post »obama-mecca-me-sick
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 10:52amAnd we will let his commie @zz back in America but I bet Canada wont.
Report Post »BillyPenn
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 11:04amAlong with Mikey Moore & Jean Garafolo. Splendid idea !
Report Post »quicker
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 11:06amAnd take Micky Moore ‘Danny Glover ,Code Pinkos,Kieth Oberman ,Gorge Soros,Barney Franks,Nancy Polsie ,The liberal Veiw girls.Harry Reed,Alan Greyson,Come on guys letts keep this going.
Report Post »lillymckim
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 11:13amwhat a freekin fruit cake.. please let someone kidnap him..
Report Post »lillymckim
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 11:15amNotice the “BIg Body Guard” to Sean’s right in the picture above …
Sean Penn is so brave and so strong and
I’m laughing out loud!
Report Post »DanWesson455
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 11:22amI gotta go to the toilet. I need to take a Penn and wipe it with a Sean.
Report Post »sts514
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 11:29amA shame that Sean Penn won‘t get to do the ’Egyptian Tahrir Square Shuffle‘ with a Lara Logan style sexual assault thrown in for his ’participation prize.’ This man is despicable.
Report Post »On The Bayou
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 11:41amI hope to hear that he`s gang raped and beaten for days.
Report Post »Stalinist from Balkan
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 11:47amThis show how hypocritical American right,actually support Egyptian military dictatorship.Just like supported Mubarak.You people are disgusting sick hypocrites.
Report Post »HK91
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 11:54amWe should be so lucky
Report Post »Doubleo
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 1:03pmSooner than later……
Report Post »gandahlf
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 1:47pmMy first thought also. I guess one could hope for an “accidental” shooting
Report Post »rflemingtx
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 1:53pm@Mottonutt: The Muslim Bro-Hood “like” him now because he is a “useful idiot”…what Penn doesn’t realize is as soon as they are “done” with him…he will be in their crosshairs as he represents everything they detest. Hope he can “keep his head on” straight!
Report Post »cosette
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 2:36pmHey Spicoli- Still doin’ weed? Sounds like it . I’d be surprised if you had any functioning brain cells left.
Report Post »chazman
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 3:59pm… an infidel in the middle of Cairo … I KILL YOU!
Report Post »Suzanne
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 5:26pmHeaven forbid what happened there to Lara Logan happens to Penn…and I’m not being sarcastic either…
Report Post »yohannbiimu
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 6:43pmHmmm…I was just thinking that he seriously could be mistaken as a Jew…oh WAIT…his paternal ancestors WERE JEWS! I wonder if this idiot knows Islam’s plans for non-Muslims, especially JEWISH non-Muslims…
Report Post »MIBUGNU2
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 7:22pmDork !! bout’ all I can say…
Report Post »Ripdog
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 12:43amWhy isn’t Mr Penn at the bedside of his bestest buddy Hugo Chavez as he fights for his life?
Report Post »Mmmmm… Why does he interject himself into situations like the one in Tahir Square? I wonder if he really is a CIA plant? Yeah, that’s it! He and Danny Glover are CIA agents charged with infiltrating radical elements! I wonder if one of them slipped Hugo the mickey that caused his cancer? Maybe Sean is one of the good guys!! Nah! He’s just a useful idiot, nothing more. I think!!! Dun..dun..dun.. (suspenseful music
Steve
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 1:17amStalinist from Balkan
Really? I haven’t read a single post supporting Mubarak. Are you simply vomiting opinions because We are against our liberal elites and progressive socialists support a group who stood arm and arm with the Nazis while Humans were being exterminated?
We don‘t like dictators we don’t like Nazi‘s and we sure as hell don’t like Muslims who follow the commandments of Muhammad!
Wanna argue that be my guest. Just make sure you put your big boy pants on before you want to tangle, And just a side note. Your Grammar sucks!
Report Post »Lotus503
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 10:17amWhere is the Egyptian secret police whenever you need them?
Report Post »knockered
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 10:56amThis is the result of a person making a lot of money for doing nothing. He thinks his views should be heard and are the right views. If only he would of had to really work for that money he would view the world in a different way, I suppose. I don’t understand why these people are so concerned about the rest of the world when we need all the help we can get right here at home in the U.S. On second though maybe one of his arab friends will take him out and then he can be happen with allah.
Report Post »I_Hate_Libs
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 10:17amThis guy is such an IDIOT!
The horror of the Democrat mind.
Report Post »schroeder123
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 10:14amActors….. what can you say. Ego runs ramped. Honesty, your just a run of the mill.
Report Post »mils
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 10:19amover privileged little mind. it seems that when people with an agenda get a few dollars they act like Penn and Moore..
Report Post ».it seems they could help the people here at home, help people find liberty in other places. Instead they back people that want to oppress others
dbdbdb
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 10:12amPenn, Mike Moore, Van Jones and all the other America hating, Communist loving Idiots need to leave America and live in Venezuela or Cuba. Get out of America if you hate it so much. This Idiot would probably give a kidney to Chavez.
Report Post »Vickie Dhaene
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 10:32amYour absolutely right. Penn will soon learn he is Still an American Infidel and will be eliminated most likely soon.
Report Post »GumRock
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 11:25amI Agree ,
Report Post »Don’t like the freedoms of America ? Move to China !
the Bozo’s piss and Moan .. but wont leave … makes them irrelevant.
Prove your Disgust Penn.. Leave !
amr161227
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 10:09amOMG please stay and don’t come back!
Report Post »NOMOBIGDRAMANOBAMA
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 10:09amThank you GB, I was about to say something ugly, but you reminded me “that is not what Jesus would do!” just in the nick of time!
Report Post »jakartaman
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 10:08amWas not his father a kook too?
Report Post »legendarytwo
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 10:05amIdiot doesn’t know if Islamists get their way , they will be head him.
Report Post »AMERICA4EVER
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 10:07amNothing in his head anyway.
Report Post »quicker
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 10:02amTime to tell the Hollywood trash we don`t mind clause they don`t matter.Why are we even these pieces of crap the time of day.Don`t go see their movies hit them in the pocket book.
Report Post »brntout
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 10:00amSean who?
Report Post »bree001
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 9:59amSean Penn needs to move in with his buddy Hugo Chavez and leave the U.S. alone.
Report Post »barackem
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 9:59amWhy do I get the impression that this country is going to turn into a hell hole like Haiti or a lush island like Cuba that can‘t even feed it’s own people when I see Sean Penn in the crowd?
Report Post »vennoye
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 10:24amA minister who just came back from Egypt said that out of the fall elections in these countries with their “Arab Springs” that the Muslim Brotherhood is expected to win 9. But, of course you know, that that Glenn Beck is always so far off the mark!! Pray for Israel!!
Report Post »robinakilt
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 9:58amI hope he stays safe and doesn’t get hurt in that great US loving country of Egypt!
Report Post »american_rose_126
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 9:57amwow…only took him this long to get there? I’m shocked!
Report Post »THX-1138
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 9:56amBut I thought everything was just PEACHY in Egypt now. The talking heads said it would be FINE with the Muslim Brotherhood in charge.
Color me confused.
Report Post »drago
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 9:55amWould be nice if Penn experienced some sharia law first hand…..worthless piece of crap that he is….
Report Post »TheLeftMadeMeRight
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 9:55ammaybe old Shawn can join the Egyptian martyrs too….
Report Post »Thevoice
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 9:54amThis isn’t for real ….right ….This is like a episode of south park …..right ………
Report Post »oldguy49
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 9:53amplease stay!!!!!!!
Report Post »randy
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 9:53amHope the crowd turns on him!
Report Post »Why isn’t he at the bedside of Chavez?
JLGunner
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 9:57amChavez looks as if he won’t make it til the end of the year. “Sweeet”
Report Post »bringiton
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 9:53amJust another America-hater………Next.
Report Post »JLGunner
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 9:52amWhat an idiot. I hope the Muslim Brotherhood get ahold of his infadel a$$.
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