U.S. Advises Americans to Leave Egypt ASAP
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department says U.S. citizens in Egypt should consider leaving the country as soon as they can because of the spreading unrest there.
The department says demonstrations against the government of President Hosni Mubarak have not targeted Westerners, but Americans should take precautions for their own security.
The U.S. government is also allowing nonessential diplomats and the families of all embassy workers to leave Egypt at Washington’s expense. The step builds on a travel warning from Friday urging Americans to avoid traveling to Egypt because of the unrest.
Americans are advised to remain in their homes or hotels until the situation stabilizes.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will address the situation in Egypt when she appears on five morning news shows Sunday.
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Comments (87)
Cincinnatus Dogood
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 10:19amThey are moving to slow on this. WE ARE IN FOR IRAN HOSTAGE CRISIS 2. The helicopters should be on the roof NOW.
Report Post »foolsgold
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 11:59amThere are no helicopters anymore — remember the GoP/Tea Party wanted to cut spending. Cut Cut Cut they said.
Duh.
Report Post »AmeriCat
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 9:58amFelina G..just tried to view that YouTube video you suggested.
Report Post »“Not Available.” Censored.
chuck
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 11:19amit is still there for me, who is censoring you i wonder?
Report Post »Red Bubba
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 9:57amGuess I’ll have to change my vacation plans and go to Sudan.
Report Post »Recondo Billy
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 10:36amOr you could go scuba diving in Dubai!! I hear they are getting new dive spots every hour..
Report Post »foolsgold
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 12:00pmDo you even have a passport?
Report Post »joeliberty
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 9:45amI know, pressure the Senate to pass a bill to pull the plug on the internet, so we cannot converse anymore on here, just like Egypt did. Obama sure was envious, did you see how fast that bill advanced out of committee? He knows he needs that so when he suspends the 2012 election based on false flag
Report Post »emergencies he will need this kind of power!
AmeriCat
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 9:41amYet White House KNEW this was planned and when it would happen!
During past 3 years, America helped plan this overthrow!
Source: “The Telegraph” Jan 28, 2011 from documents just released from Wikileaks and now linked through Drudge Report Jan 30,2011.
?When was O’s Cairo speech? During the past year, one country refused to allow O to speak…was that the Philippines?
Report Post »foolsgold
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 9:35amThis edict is as stupid as the Egyptian government would have been telling Egyptians to leave DC and NY on Sep 11 2001 as the US is under attack.
This situation is very temporary and Egyptians are not going to slaughter US citizens in their hotel beds, especially not in Sharem El Sheik, which is like a Florida resort.
Report Post »Gunonesis
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 9:46am“Eighteen Greek tourists are shot and killed in an attack near the Pyramids”, Tell that to the bus-loads of tourists that get machine gunned to death visiting Egypt.
Report Post »Outside Looking In
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 9:58amPrepare for the worst, hope for the best.
Report Post »PeachyinGA
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 10:01amWith reports that dangerous criminals have been released from the prisons, the threat is very real for the Egyptian citizens as well as tourists.
Report Post »foolsgold
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 11:47am@GUNONESIS
6 people shot dead in Tuscon mall. Many wounded.
Based on that you stay away from the entire state of Arizona, or the US?
Report Post »foolsgold
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 11:57amClearly none of you have ever been to Egypt beyond pictures on fox news and the travel channel.
A prison break in Egypt is no reason to leave a country. Its HUGE, HUGE.
Would anyone leave the US to “safety” in Canada because 700 convicts escaped from a prison in Virginia, or LA? Nope.
Report Post »kryptonite
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 2:41pmA disingenuous AND stupid comment. For starters, this is not about Egyptians leaving Egypt, but about Americans leaving a foreign country in turmoil, where they are easy targets for obvious reasons. Second, these are not common prisoners; they are convicted Islamists/jihadists, who can potentially launch terrorist attacks on a grand scale. Third, you libs would probably want to flee if a revolution broke out and the police were absent. We conservatives have our guns. :)
Report Post »foolsgold
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 3:04pm@KRYPTONITE
And you have it on the best authority that the escapees are all convicted Islamists (whatever that means)
Yeah, and WMD are going to be found in Iraq any day now.
Report Post »PeachyinGA
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 3:58pmWow, Foolsgold. I don‘t know why it is ’clear’ to you that none of us have any personal knowledge of Egypt other than pictures. Didn’t know it was necessary to step foot on foreign soil in order to understand other humans suffering. If that’s the case there are MANY in Washington that have no business in the US government. Commenting by making personal attacks on our opinions speaks volumes.
Report Post »kryptonite
Posted on January 31, 2011 at 1:44amNot all, Foolsgold, but enough to prompt your boss to take action, albeit grudgingly. Just one crazed suicide bomber is enough to turn this revolution into a bloody mess.
What’s with you, anyway? The last thing you want is another hostage crisis. Now, I know your boss would concoct some excuse for failing to protect Americans abroad, but that didn‘t work well for Carter and it certainly wouldn’t help Obama in 2012.
Report Post »NHABE64
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 9:34amHaving traveled extensively around the world I wonder why too often Americans go to places where its dangerous and many times put themselves in harm’s way. Is the lure of money, women, missionary work. Whatever it is, it seems every time an American gets captured or abducted for whatever reason they think America is supposed to immediately send off its military to risk their lives because of their stupid decision to pick the wrong place to go. What a crock of crap. Common sense says DON’T GO THERE STUPID. And to think they even risk the lives of their families by going there. To me its just a case of dumb and dumber and I find it disappointing that our brave military has to go running to the rescue. Its just a crock of crap and as far as I am concerned they should sit in their own stew and find their own way out and home.
Report Post »Recondo Billy
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 10:31amLike Mexico,another wonderful tourist attraction,vast and rich history,down the crapper.What does Egypt produce besides cotton and tourism?
Report Post »powedj
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 6:54pmAmericans who travel to dangerous places like Egypt, Iran, or anyplace in the middle east has done so at their own risk. Our armed forces should not be at risk do bail those idiots out. They made their own beds and should sleep in it.
Report Post »Tomr
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 9:33amSecretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will address the situation in Egypt when she appears on five morning news shows Sunday. Now I feel a lot better.
Report Post »Paleo Archer
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 9:52amShe‘s building her resume’….
Report Post »Hoosier
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 9:57amlol
Report Post »lasthouseontheright
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 9:27amI can’t for a minute believe that the Obama administration has a clue what to do over there since there is no left to bow to. His foreign policy has yet to do anything of any worth for anyone. This will have long lasting affects on all of us and Obama has no czars in place to help him, the administration is in panic mode.
Report Post »felina g
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 9:24amEdgar Cayce predicted many years ago that we would uncover a Hall of Records under the paw of the Sphinx about now. There is secret video taken recently of a lot of night digging and excavating going on there. There is also talk of a Stargate opening up in that region. With all of the looting of antiquities in the news there must be a connection with US involvement and with the powers that be. There is more to this than meets the eye.
Do your own homework.
Report Post »felina g
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 9:32amLots on youtube : Quite interesting.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0ea6R_oABo
Report Post »AmeriCat
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 9:53amWow! You are so right. Just read that White House KNEW this was planned and when it would happen! During past 3 years, America helped plan this overthrow! …Not only condoned it, but initiated, organized, and planned it by using an activist who was just arrested. His name has not been released.
Source: “The Telegraph” Jan 28, 2011 from documents just released from Wikileaks and now linked through Drudge Report Jan 30,2011.
?When was O’s Cairo speech? During the past year, one country refused to allow O to speak…was that the Philippines?
Report Post »chuck
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 10:07amWhat I believe to be under the foot is some of the contents of the Library of Alexandria! If so, then these gov’ts are hiding that fact, because they know the knowledge in those documents would expose the NWO for what it is – slavery!
Report Post »Whostolemypig
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 9:17amWay to go Obummer. Tell Americans to leave and provide no flights out. That’s apparently you commitment to the American people in general. Time now for Soros and his boys to pull the plug on your dumb ass.
Report Post »foolsgold
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 11:52amHe cant send any planes because the GoP insisted on cutting spending on flights…duh
Report Post »Gunonesis
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 9:16amEerily reminiscent of the Carter Iran hostage debacle. I surely feel confident with expertise and leadership of Obama and Hilary, NOT! Recommend all USC’s get out ASAP! I bought tons of oil stock on Wednesday!
Report Post »chuck
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 9:13amJust a thought here, no malice intended, but have ya’ll seen how many demonstrations are in our country over this? Look how many people there are out there (showing solidarity), and these a just the Egyptians, WOW! I sure can’t count how many there were, but this makes me feel a bit uneasy about the whole thing. Then when some are interviewed, except for the head scarf, they sound just like you and me, but they speak about their country EGYPT??? I thought we were in America, and if you chose to live here, you are an American, I guess it must just me me…sigh????
Report Post »foolsgold
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 11:51amyeh, so kick out all Irish-tyeps those celebrating St Patricks day in bars all over the US, or jews celebrating israel day. Or the Italians, or the Greeks, or…
Why discriminate against Egyptians???
Bigotry?
Report Post »Taxpayer550
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 9:08amThe Obama administration has also announced that any American deaths or injuries that occur at the hands of Egyptians will be blamed on George W. Bush.
Report Post »MaggieRose
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 9:07amGee whiz, ya think?
Report Post »sarg356
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 9:07amSend the messiah over there with his entourage.. He and he only can evoke Change! Let the him speak to the crowds. He can calm them.
Report Post »troyvar
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 9:15amHis handlers won’t let him do that!!! Sadly, he probably had that very idea already, after all he already gave a speech in Cairo, they know him there.
Report Post »historyguy48
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 9:22amGreat idea! Maybe he can be helped by Nancy, Harry, Hillary, Weinier, Snow and a whole bunch of our wonderful politicians. But, since they are all “for the people”, the secret service guys should stay home, they aren’t needed (actually, don’t want those brave guys and girls hurt). We could consider it our contribution to make Egypt better.
Report Post »They can help spread their pixie dust, it works so well.
chuck
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 9:07amya think? It amazes me how our CURRENT Gov’t missed on this one totally – A swing and a miss!
Report Post »jnobfan
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 9:07amLets just get on with it. We need to get away from these crazy Arab countries and harvest our own energy right here with American workers. We need jobs and energy. We have the energy in the ground and a 9% unemployment rate. Screw the crazy people. The Russians and Chinese have figured it out why can’t we?
Report Post »ADNIL
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 11:19amThey have figured it out. Keep us dependent and, thereby, more easily controlled. Or am I giving them way too much credit and they are actually totally inept?
Report Post »Archstone
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 8:57amLOL. Quick like an oil spill our government is.
Report Post »troyvar
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 8:50amJust heard on TV that Hillary expected free and fair elections to come out of this whole Egypt crisis. Last night I heard some one from the Liberal Left blaming GWB for the whole mess.
Report Post »So it looks like if anything bad happens, it‘s Bush’s fault, and if anything good comes out of it, Barry’s administration will take credit. Who could have seen coming.
silentwatcher
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 11:49amirregardless of what happens,,,,if we lose access through the Suez Canal,,,,,expect the cost of living to shoot the moon. You’ve already got a taste of what it will be like with what the stock markets STARTED showing Friday. That is just the start, it hasn’t even hit your wallets yet. This could very well be the ‘tipping point’ everyones been afraid of. If so,,,,,dig a hole.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 6:01pmIf we lose the Suez Canal you can thank Carter and Obama. Don’t forget Carter “gave it away” in the 1970′s
Report Post »Thighmaster
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 8:49amCall me naturally suspicious but I think our government has known this would happen for some time now. One world government time?
Report Post »silentwatcher
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 11:44amGas canisters made in the U.S. and money flowed to Egypt for years from the U.S. Good relations with Mubarek and the Suez Canal is essential. You figure it out.
Report Post »PeachyinGA
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 8:47amIf we can read between the lines of this warning, Mubarak is probably on his way out (either willingly or pushed).
Report Post »PeachyinGA
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 9:05amMilitary fighter jets and helicopters are buzzing low over the huge crowds in Cairo every few minutes. English Aj Jazeera tv is showing it. This warning from Hillary is foretelling of an bad situation about to get uglier.
Report Post »MidWestMom
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 8:47amQuestion: someone here posted about a group of young people, including their daughter, who were stuck in Cairo trying to get back to the US. I’ve been praying for them & wondered if they are still there or if any communication from them come thru ?
Report Post »MidWestMom
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 9:04amshould read:
Report Post »…..communication from them CAME thru……
teahugger
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 8:40amya think???
Report Post »RockyMountainMosaics.Com
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 9:27amIt’s a good thing we have Uncle Sugar to state the obvious for us. I’m glad my tax dollars were there so that our all-knowing government can give us the tools we need to keep safe, and not a moment too soon…
Report Post »decendentof56
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 10:16amWhat did you think would happen when (with regards to lifting a finger) when we elect a President who said nothing in the run-up to the ‘08 election to indicate he would be pro-American, whether it be freeing our businesses from oppressive regulations, energy self-suffiency, or a strong pro-American foreign policy. By pro-American, I mean to not apologize for our stance on combating terrorism, defending Israel, or making it clear from the beginning that we would protect our vital interests. Let’s see how we like paying $$$$$ for gas/fuel oil, etc, if the supply is cut off. Think if that happens the radical ‘environmentalists’ would think drilling in the Atlantic or Alaska would be ok?
Report Post »We are years away from alternative forms of energy from being able to make a significant contribution. Lets see if our ‘Prez’ looks out for our country without worring about how many votes it will/will not cost him.
RobertCA
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 11:01amI wonder when they’re gonna say the same thing about Mexico .
Report Post »Old Truckers
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 2:02pmDon’t get me started on Mexico!
Report Post »psycodad36
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 8:39ama week after riots start the fed warns americans,why only a week?then after telling them to leave ,they say remain in your house or hotel,untill the situation stabilizes.
Report Post »Cemoto78
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 8:50amHave people been turned into such drones that they can‘t make a common sense decision when it’s time to flee for your life or not, without having big brother government tell you to. Sad.
Report Post »Cobra Blue
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 8:52amNo worries the Fed’s got their back….That’s scary/// Egyptian unrest on one side and your friend the Fed on the other. That’s between a rock and hard place.
Report Post »NickDeringer
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 8:52amWatch Professor O‘Barry carefully and you’ll see a man truly in over his head. Professor O’Barry is living proof that even Snooki could be president if you have the MSM on your side.
Hillary is just an overrated real estate attorney who is giving pants suits a bad name. If she were married to a plumber from NJ we wouldn’t be talking about her today.
God save our country.
Report Post »Jackers
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 8:54amAnd Michelle Obama said it was safe to travel in Mexico…
Report Post »historyguy48
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 9:11amIf you traveled to the area while this is going on, you are an idiot. If you haven’t gotten out of there, you are even dummer (unless you haven’t been able to arrange some form of transportation). This situation is rapidly getting worse.
Report Post »How long before they start shooting those evil foreign tourists? Bad news.
How long before the Coptics and Muslims start shooting at one another?
dchetak
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 9:12amIf anyone remembers Jimmy Carter and Iran, this is Carter times 1000!
Report Post »AzDebi
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 9:18am@historyguy48: Ever heard of Iatola Komani?
Report Post »AzDebi
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 9:23am@ historyguy48: Sorry…should have looked up the actual spelling of his name…“Ruhollah Mostafawi Mousawi Khomeini”…easier to spell it my phonics, huh?
Report Post »kryptonite
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 9:38amAccording to reports, 34 members of the banned Muslim Brotherhood walked out of another prison in Cairo unhindered Sunday after guards abandoned their posts.
Referring to the appointment of Omar Suleiman as a vice president, the protesters shouted: “Hosni Mubarak, Omar Suleiman, both of you are agents of the Americans.”
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20110130/twl-egypt-us-flights-to-evacuate-citizen-3fd0ae9.html
Pundits on Fox News who call this revolution “good” and “democratic,” are either extremely naive and ignorant, or they are lying to our face. The ME is being Islamized before our very eyes. That is the world trend.
Obama should return his Nobel Peace Prize. The Wimp-in-Chief is largely responsible for the chaos unfolding in the world. The bad guys know that America won’t lift a finger to stop them. All you isolationists are finally seeing your dream come true. There is nobody to “police” the world, and we are starting to suffer the consequences of a leadership vacuum.
The Traitor will have a field day when gas prices skyrocket. Pretty soon we will all be forced to go Marxist-green, and ride our bikes and trains to work.
Report Post »historyguy48
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 9:59amAzedbi: Yep, heard of the guy. He established the “democracy” in Iran, with the tacit support of one of our wonderful progressive (marxist) presidents, Carter. They are known for “fair” elections, progressive reforms, and a love of humanity (especially jews). Wonderful country. Wonder when they start showing the true effectiveness of the nuclear weapons they don’t have?
Report Post »Enuff Zenuff
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 1:19pm.
Report Post »@NICKDERRINGER
Your assesment of O’Barry/Snooki is so accurate I’m still laughing about it…
The same progressive MSM forces were at work for Hillary & Bill too – though I think you under-rate Hillary‘s contribution to Bill’s success because you could’ve added that if Hillary had married a NJ plumber, we never would have heard of Bill either.
Enuff Zenuff
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 1:26pmFollowing the dots… I’ll bet Obama put Ray Nagin – the former mayor of New Orleans during Katrina – in charge of evacuating Americans from Egypt. I’m not sure why, but this announcement just has a familiar ring to it.
Report Post »GONESURFING
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 2:37pmNow is not a good time to visit pyramids, and if you are already there, get the hell out of there any way you can. What happens next is anybodies guess.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on January 30, 2011 at 5:26pmWhat about the “unrest” that is starting here?
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