Saturday, March 12, 2011

Zign Geist

New generations rise with the passing of time – and bring with them new perspectives, greater intelligence, superior education, and improved communication technologies. The only barrier to progress they face are the habits and practices of the preceding generation led by old men who probably never could ask directions.

Egypt - the most civilized of Middle East societies - revolted over a month ago – starting a wave of sentiment that is still sweeping the globe – like the Japanese tsunami traveling across the Pacific right now.

Here are some of their signs from January 28 and 29. (Translations may fail the intended message.)

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The people of the country want the system brought down.



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1- Mubarak = Israel
2- No to Mubarak. No to Sulieman
3 – Leave us and go
4 – leave mubarak
5 – A7A?
6 – 30 years of a bad system/life
7 – We hate you
8 – Mubarak big thief


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1 – Mubarak = Israel
2 – Get out my Uncle – you have no sympathy – leave the country
3 – Freedom of speech – bottom of shoes


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1 – Freedom of speech cannot include prison and torture.
2 - Are u Egyptian? We love Egypt! Cause no damage!
3 – My rights – I will not surrender them.



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We want an election
We need – a new law – an new president – with help of the army


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Revolution is the Solution (Apparently rhymes in Arabic also)



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To live free we need social justice. (This is a rhyming couplet in Arabic.)


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Leave! Do not corrupt the Armed Forces

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Remember: Mustafa Semir ElSawy – killed by security forces



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1 - People + Army = Egypt
2 – Revolution is the solution.

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We want the system to end – 30 years is enough

And others . . . .





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