Tuesday, November 22, 2011

OCCUPY WALL STREET -- KEEFAYA!


KEEFAYA




 (The Icons did not carry over, sorry):


We can learn a great deal from the Egyptians, have already.  Now Tahrir square is being occupied again and a million will be demonstrating and occupying against the military rule there.  It has even made American news.

Keefaya is Arabic for “enough!”  Another word is “Bahss”,  also Arabic for “Enough,” but Keefaya is the word used in the Egyptian version or dialect.  We reprint a report from Sherif Koudous below.  (Actually, I’m reposting a twitter capture and his link is there near the top – transcript will come later).

Readers have been wondering about what is going on here, so here goes:  at the California campus at Davis (Agriculture) students had a sit in and there is a viral video on you tube showing the police calmly pepper spraying the seated students with pepper spray, spraying so deliberately and calmly as if someone watering the lawn or a bored person spraying so many cockroaches.  As the Chancellor left her office, the path was lined with students standing in silence, a long walk of shame.  A brilliant display of disgust and contempt for her and the police.

At the Occupy Wall Street movement in New York, the tents were destroyed, people evicted, and brutally, and so ten to twent times the number came out to join them occupying the Brooklyn Bridge, just about everywhere else, including Mayor Bloomberg’s house (he is a babtist, you know, no need to be anti-semitic), until he had it closed off and had the most insane press conference imaginable about arresting a “terrorist” on a Sunday evening – I mean, it was truly outlandish, outdoing old Dick Daley and Mike Ditka, and that is saying some.  I’ll summarize the details later.

Just a small question arises from the destruction of tents:  Why is it so evil to camp out in “Freedom Square” (the original name of the site in New York but perfectly OK to pitch a ten outside Best But or Wal-Mart in anticipation of “Black Friday”?  If you can answer this, you understand all that is wrong and what is being protested.

KEFAYA!

We will set our translator at the blog to whatever country’s language when that country is in second place in the stats now.

Now, on to the press conference.  (Parenthesis mine).  Bloomberg called a major press conference, along with Kelley (Chief of Police) and the Attorney General and whomever he could arouse to announce the arrest of a know Al_Quaeda sympathizer!  (Oh, geeze, we still have those evil people around?).  The Synagogues were not safe!  His name was Pimento and he was a great threat! (Thanks for saving us, Mayor).  He was known to go to Home Depot!  He talked about Mujhadeen and Jihad!  (Oh help, us!)  However, Policeman Roy Keller rose to the challenge (what a brave guy!).  Pimento read an online publication titled “How to build a bomb in the kitchen of your mom” (sounds like the title of a Tom Lehrer song).  So, now we know where to look it up.  Thanks, Bloomingdale, er, Bloomberg.  He read a magazine called “Inspire” – (shit, that’s worse than reading Marx, right?).   He was charged with “Conspiring to build a pipe bomb.”  Wow! 

We found out soon after that our FBI says he is a hopeless case, couldn’t ever build a bomb, and was no danger.  Well, what does the FBI know?  After all, the CIA says Iran is not building a nuclear weapon, but Obama knows better, you bet.

Keefaya!

Another great bit of information: in Pakistan a list of 1,600 words you can not use in text messages was published.  It is really strange, I mean, strange.  Maybe one can understand the word “Utereus” being banned, but Athlete’s Foot?  Imagine having to text “Was in men’s shower at Penn State.  Now suffer from [expletive deleted].”

This reminds me of one of the most fun nights I ever had on the air.  It was in the 70s.  I got a phone call from a friend at the station and he said “Get over here fast, I really got something and I want you on the air with it.”  He would not tell me what it was.  Well, it was a list of words from the FCC that as of “Midnight, may no longer be used on the air.”  Wow!  That means they can be used on the air now, for another two hours!  Shit, fucking right I’ll go on the air with it.  Never heard of some of the words before.  It was a great evening.

Keefaya!

Some other information:  A recent study shows that people who get no news at all know more about the world than those who watch Fox News.  

Speaking of ignorance, the Republican Primary bunch are having a debate tonight on Foreign policy.  These geographically challenged politicians will do well to change the subject every chance they get.  Herman Cain thinks Germans like his fiscal policy because any German-speaking woman unfortunate enough to be physically near him says Nein, Nein, Nein!  Newt is a Newt.

The NASCAR crowd recently booed the first lady who was honoring the troops.  Rush Limbaugh rushed to their defense by pointing out how intelligent NASCAR fans were and how they knew she was being “Uppity.”  I kid you not!

Here is a recent almost real time capture from #tahrir on Twitter:

Sharif Kouddous
sharifkouddous Sharif Kouddous
This has become a war. One side has gas and guns and the other has numbers and will. #Tahrir http://pic.twitter.com/ozSF81XZ
Retweeted 100+ times
Ganzeer
ganzeer Ganzeer
Booo. Opinion outside #Tahrir has turned pro-military again. Yalla, 2 more speeches and another salute to more martyrs to go.
Mahmoud Salem
Sandmonkey Mahmoud Salem
Spoke to many people outside #tahrir , the majority liked the #tantawispeech. Just an fyi.
Pierre Sioufi
kikhote Pierre Sioufi
That was the first speech. I expected a couple of bones. I am a hungry dog. No Bones #Tahrir #Nov19
Louisa Loveluck
leloveluck Louisa Loveluck
My Expert Comment for @CH_MENAP on the strength of #Egypt's state media: chathamhouse.org/media/comment/… #Tahrir
Aalam Wassef
AalamWassef Aalam Wassef
Referendum announcement & Maspero investigation transferred to civilian court sound exactly like General Roueny's tricks to "calm" #tahrir
Aalam Wassef
AalamWassef Aalam Wassef
Expect many viewers to buy #Tantawi's speech. The effective antidote is to broadcast his violence. Footage, footage, footage. #tahrir
AJELive
AJELive AJELive
AJE's Mike Hanna: Those in #Tahrir know exactly what they don't want, but what's unclear is what they do want. What is viable alternative?
Bassem Sabry
Bassem_Sabry Bassem Sabry
I have never seen so many people unafraid to die... #Tahrir
Aalam Wassef
AalamWassef Aalam Wassef
#Tantawi s speech turned #tahrir s volume up up up.
Jim Roberts
nytjim Jim Roberts
RT @ShababLibya: RT @acarvin AJE: The crisis in Egypt might've just deepened with that speech by Tantawi. #tahrir
Al Jazeera English
AJEnglish Al Jazeera English
#Egypt: For the latest analysis and reactions to the #Tantawispeech, tune in to #AlJazeera here: aje.me/ajelive #tahrir
Sharif Kouddous
sharifkouddous Sharif Kouddous
@Beltrew: Huge screams on #Tahrir ' Leave Leave Leave!' as a reaction to Tantawi's speech. #Tahrir.”
Fatenn Mostafa
FatennMostafa Fatenn Mostafa
So Tantawi needed 4 days of major protests, 30+ killed and hundred thousands in the street to accept Sharraf resignation?? #tahrir
Jared Malsin
jmalsin Jared Malsin
Live on Al Jazeera: 100,000 Egyptians in #Tahrir, reject #SCAF concessions, urge end of military rule: aljazeera.com/watch_now/
Jim Roberts
nytjim Jim Roberts
Updated @nytimes report on Tantawi agreeing to speed transition to civilian rule in #Egypt. nyti.ms/vfVCeh #tahrir
Sarahngb
Sarahngb Sarahngb
Step outside the #tahrir bubble and realize that this speech was a successful one that will win majority of Egypt over
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin
ASE Ahmed Shihab-Eldin
Everyone shouting in #Tahrir "ir7al ir7al" or "Go Go!" ---> Still a very clear message to #Tantawi despite his very defensive speech.
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin
ASE Ahmed Shihab-Eldin
After #Tantawispeech crowds in #Tahrir are booing and chants grow even louder *Never underestimate resolve of the Egyptian people*
Al Arabiya English
AlArabiya_Eng Al Arabiya English
BRK: #Tantawi: committed to holding elections on time #Tahrir #Egypt
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin
ASE Ahmed Shihab-Eldin
"#SCAF is not interested in the presidency or in power, we put the interest of Egypt above everything else." - Tantawi #Tahrir
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin
ASE Ahmed Shihab-Eldin
"I decided to accept the resignation of Essam Sharaf and his gov...Were committed to parliamentary elections as scheduled" - Tantawi #Tahrir
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin
ASE Ahmed Shihab-Eldin
"We don't care who will win the elections, it is up to the people to decide, we care about interests of the ppl" - Tantawi #Tahrir
Jon Jensen
jonjensen Jon Jensen
Tantawi addressing the nation. Heavy gunfire in streets of Bab al-Louq now. #Egypt #Tahrir
Al Jazeera English
AJEnglish Al Jazeera English
#Egypt: Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi speaking live now. Watch live: aje.me/ajelive #tahrir
Ahmed Nasri
Warchadi Ahmed Nasri
URGENT: Reports about reaching an agreement between the protesters and CSF majors to stop the clashes in #MohamedMahmoud st #tahrir
Jon Jensen
jonjensen Jon Jensen
Extreme violence on Mohamed Mahmoud. Police firing heavily, from the shadows on an unlit street. #Egypt #Tahrir
BBC News (UK)
BBCNews BBC News (UK)
RT @WyreDavies: The feeling here in #Tahrir is that the Generals may be too late with this. Protestors want them out of politics altogether
Mona Seif
Monasosh Mona Seif
Nothing more beautiful than this #tahrir :) yfrog.com/ode24vj
The Big Pharaoh
TheBigPharaoh The Big Pharaoh
I don't think #tahrir will accept SCAF's concessions. Tahrir wants to do to SCAF what it did to Mubarak.
TIME.com
TIME TIME.com
Our reporter in Cairo RT @ahauslohner: #Tahrir is shoulder to shoulder. #Egypt yfrog.com/nvt6unjj
Sabry M. خaled
sabrykhaled Sabry M. خaled
For those who didn't join the revolution till now, Join us and you will have something to say to your kids, participate in history #Tahrir
Zeinobia
Zeinobia Zeinobia
BBC Breaking News
BBCBreaking BBC Breaking News
#Egypt protesters in #Tahrir reject military offer of elections by July: "We are not leaving, he (Tantawi) leaves" - AP bbc.in/rsdeSe
Hadeel Al-Shalchi
hadeelalsh Hadeel Al-Shalchi
Lots of skepticism in #tahrir over #scaf anncmt. Ppl want real dates. Not just vagueness.
Sharif Kouddous
sharifkouddous Sharif Kouddous
My interview today on @democracynow is online here: owl.li/7BKON #Tahrir
AJELive
AJELive AJELive
White House calls #Tahrir violence "deplorable," says elections must go forward. aje.me/ruz2TK #Egypt
Richard Engel
richardengelnbc Richard Engel
#egypt. Nbc news confirms military agrees to from 'national salvation government' #Tahrir
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin
ASE Ahmed Shihab-Eldin
[SCREENSHOT] of the military man in #Tahrir that defected and joined the crowds in #Egypt. yfrog.com/nxzkbip
AJELive
AJELive AJELive
We've collected statements from three politicians who attended SCAF crisis meeting. aje.me/ruz2TK #Egypt #Tahrir
Post World News
PostWorldNews Post World News
Live coverage: Tens of thousands protest in #Tahrir Square wapo.st/uXaJZ2 Also, follow @londonoe and @LeilaFadel for #Egypt updates
Louisa Loveluck
leloveluck Louisa Loveluck
For an institution with such a long memory, surprised SCAf failing to remember fate of the last speechmaker who offer #Tahrir a compromise.
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin
ASE Ahmed Shihab-Eldin
#Dejavu Tens of thousands in #Tahrir waiting to hear from #Tantawi (I wonder if like #Mubarak he will give 3 speeches, then bounce)
Foreign Office (FCO)
foreignoffice Foreign Office (FCO)
See our list of Ambassadors on twitter ow.ly/7BIi6 Today Deputy Ambassador @ThomReilly is tweeting live from #Tahrir Square, #Egypt
The Associated Press
AP The Associated Press
BREAKING: Egyptian politician: Military pledges to transfer power to civilian government by July 1, 2012. -EC #Tahrir #Cairo
Tarek Shalaby
tarekshalaby Tarek Shalaby
No stages, no political flags. There's no chance any of those parties will exploit us. We are Egypt. #Tahrir
Aalam Wassef
AalamWassef Aalam Wassef
ضابط حر في التحرير - youtu.be/-NQn4Nyr-6w - A free officer waves the Egyptian flag from a balcony in #Tahrir
AJELive
AJELive AJELive
Image of an army-backed police barricade on Mansour Street near the Interior Ministry. #Egypt #Tahrir aje.me/ruz2TK
benwedeman
bencnn benwedeman
Photo: #tahrir filling up fast. #egypt pic.twitter.com/mTw9c8VN
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin
ASE Ahmed Shihab-Eldin
[PHOTO] This is a photo from Mohamed Mahmoud street just outside of #Tahrir twitpic.com/7gu1hx
lyse doucet
bbclysedoucet lyse doucet
#Egypt PM urges protestors #Tahrir to "calm down..go back..place Egypt's interests above all considerations"
Hadeel Al-Shalchi
hadeelalsh Hadeel Al-Shalchi
Just now: thousands flooding into #tahrir, men, women chanting "Freedom" from asr al nil
benwedeman
bencnn benwedeman
Photo: spent tear gas canister with name and address of manufacturer. Thousands have been fired around #tahrir #egypt pic.twitter.com/WCACE4ZS
Aalam Wassef
AalamWassef Aalam Wassef
FANTASTIC! A Free Egyptian Officer - ضابط مصري حر youtube.com/watch?v=-NQn4N… - An army officer defects to join Egypt's peaceful revolution #tahrir
lyse doucet
bbclysedoucet lyse doucet
1700 #Tahrir almost full. From rooftop can still c protestors approaching from all roads. yfrog.com/nv2hkiuj
Hadeel Al-Shalchi
hadeelalsh Hadeel Al-Shalchi
#tahrir crowd much more representative today. Ppl from all walks of #egypt life.
Richard Engel
richardengelnbc Richard Engel
Biggest demo in cairo since mubarak toppled #egypt #tahrir yfrog.com/obtwtnlj
Jim Roberts
nytjim Jim Roberts
We have new video from NYT's David Kirkpatrick in #Tahrir Square today. On @nytimes homepage. nyti.ms/11nAuO
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin
ASE Ahmed Shihab-Eldin
RT @Egypreneur: Al-Qasr Al-Ainy Hospital declares "Disaster Plan" to contain #Tahrir injuries "Critical Ops Only" AR bit.ly/sVDI3M
Liza Sabater
blogdiva Liza Sabater
RT @bencnn: Egyptian ingenuity: homemade gas mask. Tube leads from mouth to bottle with vinegar-soaked cotton #tahrir is.gd/AuUff0
Hadeel Al-Shalchi
hadeelalsh Hadeel Al-Shalchi
Many walking along bridge to #Tahrir carrying supplies, blankets, flags.
Jim Roberts
nytjim Jim Roberts
3 US students arrested in Cairo; accused of throwing flaming canisters at #Egypt security. wapo.st/w0rL1g #tahrir

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