Mubarak: I'll delegate powers to vice president

**Pete** · 02-10-2011, 15:20

Mubarak: I'll delegate powers to vice president

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41506482...deastn_africa/

"CAIRO — President Hosni Mubarak addressed an expectant Egypt on Thursday, saying that he had delegated his powers to his vice president, Omar Suleiman, but would not leave the country, according to NBC News translation.

Saying he was addressing Egypt's youth and people in Tahrir Square and the nation, he said he believed in the honesty of the demands of the protesters and their intentions........................."

Good thing? Bad thing?

It would apper the jockeying for position is about to begin. The VP is starting to get hammered in the Arabic press for being a CIA toadie.

The Military? They appear to be not too vocal yet but they are staying on top of things they say.

ZonieDiver · 02-10-2011, 15:32

If I were he... I'd have the VP announce sweeping changes, let the square clear and the protestors go home to celebrate, wait a couple weeks or a month, declare that 'subversive elements' had taken over the "movement," and re-take power... with the army and police ready this time.

But that's just me...

1stindoor · 02-10-2011, 15:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZonieDiver

If I were he... I'd have the VP announce sweeping changes, let the square clear and the protestors go home to celebrate, wait a couple weeks or a month, declare that 'subversive elements' had taken over the "movement," and re-take power... with the army and police ready this time.

But that's just me...

You forgot to add the "foiled assassination attempt."

Dozer523 · 02-10-2011, 16:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZonieDiver

If I were he... I'd have the VP announce sweeping changes, let the square clear and the protestors go home to celebrate, wait a couple weeks or a month, declare that 'subversive elements' had taken over the "movement," and re-take power... with the army and police ready this time.

But that's just me...

I am never voting for you.

mark46th · 02-10-2011, 16:15

The fact that the army hasn't really asserted itself is signifigant. It has made appearances here and there to let both sides know that the military is still watching the goin's on. At this point Hosni is still the man. I am glad he hasn't cut and run. It would say a lot more for Egypt if the September elections can be legitimate.

**Pete** · 02-11-2011, 05:37

Egypt army vow on emergency rule

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12428273

".......The army said in what it called "Communique No 2" that it "confirms the lifting of the state of emergency as soon as the current circumstances end".

It endorsed the transfer of President Mubarak's powers to his vice-president, General Omar Suleiman, and guaranteed a free and fair presidential election, constitutional changes and "protection of the nation".

The army also urged "the need to resume orderly work in the government installations and a return to normal life, preserve the interests and property of our great people".

The lifting of Egypt's state of emergency has been a key demand of the protesters......."

It appears to me that the Military has tilted a tad towards the Prez. Not so much as to keep him in office but to keep things orderly until an election. The protesters are not going to be happy this afternoon after prayers.

Dusty · 02-11-2011, 10:33

Mubarak left. Link was disabled.