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Tzetze DUMB from a converted church in Venice, Italy Since: Jan, 2001
DUMB
#226: Feb 1st 2011 at 10:32:25 AM

The group quoted in the article specifically said that they didn't want a regime change like Egypt's, and that they recognize the legitimacy of the ruling family. I just find it interesting how much this is spreading.

@Kino: That's what the article says.

edited 1st Feb '11 10:32:44 AM by Tzetze

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Kino Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: Californicating
#227: Feb 1st 2011 at 10:35:45 AM

Guess I should look for my peace in the middle east tshirt.

Pentadragon Since: Jan, 2001
#228: Feb 1st 2011 at 11:27:05 AM

I would be shocked if Jordan had a revolution. I can understand some protests, but from what I hear Jordanians love their royal family. I think they are kind of cool too.

Kino Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: Californicating
#229: Feb 1st 2011 at 11:29:07 AM

Queen Noor > Queen Elizabeth

Barkey Since: Feb, 2010 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
#230: Feb 1st 2011 at 11:31:18 AM

King Abdullah II > Every other King ever, even Arthur.

Tzetze DUMB from a converted church in Venice, Italy Since: Jan, 2001
Barkey Since: Feb, 2010 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
#232: Feb 1st 2011 at 11:40:20 AM

Every King except Puti- err, sorry, he's legitimately held the office of both President and Prime Minister, but he isn't a King. <.<

Kino Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: Californicating
#233: Feb 1st 2011 at 12:37:45 PM

^He just needs a sword; and by sword I mean silver AK.

edited 1st Feb '11 12:38:13 PM by Kino

Ardiente I won't kill you. Since: Jan, 2011
I won't kill you.
#234: Feb 1st 2011 at 1:15:12 PM

[up][up][up] Juan Carlos I is tolerated by the Spaniards, because he took a resolute pro-democracy stance. Unless the 1981 coup was a Xanatos Gambit: the coup was a very dumb idea, and he benefited from it enormously. It seems he doesn't care so much that the Royal Family remains in power in an official capacity, as much as that they remain a Royal Family at all. They are still immensely rich and siphon a lot of money from the State. Many Spaniards resent that. Loudly. Especially the Catalan independentists and republicans.

I don't know about the King Of Jordan. The last point where they appear in my history datamind is when they sort of massacred the OLP and Plestinian Refugees (who are said to have been acting rather dickish). As for fictionland, their intelligence services have been portrayed rather favourably in Body Of Lies. This is the extent of my ignorance on this subject.

"Sweets are good. Sweets are justice."
Tzetze DUMB from a converted church in Venice, Italy Since: Jan, 2001
DUMB
#236: Feb 1st 2011 at 1:23:53 PM

^^The democracy business and «¿Por qué no te callas?» things resulted in me thinking of him as a Reasonable Authority Figure, so he's what came to mind, is all.

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Kino Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: Californicating
#237: Feb 1st 2011 at 1:27:33 PM

^^Pretty much; everyone else tends to get ignored or shot.waii

pvtnum11 OMG NO NOSECONES from Kerbin low orbit Since: Nov, 2009 Relationship Status: We finish each other's sandwiches
OMG NO NOSECONES
#238: Feb 1st 2011 at 1:33:51 PM

Looks like whatshisface is not going to seek re-election now, according to a recent speech. Egypt elections are due in September.

Happiness is zero-gee with a sinus cold.
EternalSeptember Since: Sep, 2010
#239: Feb 1st 2011 at 1:43:13 PM

And apparently, the protesting mob replied "Not later! NOW!"

Ultrayellow Unchanging Avatar. Since: Dec, 2010
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#240: Feb 1st 2011 at 1:46:22 PM

I'd like to see Baradei take power, but the guy's lived most of his life in Vienna. I have a bad feeling that's not happening.

Except for 4/1/2011. That day lingers in my memory like...metaphor here...I should go.
Barkey Since: Feb, 2010 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
#241: Feb 1st 2011 at 1:51:30 PM

apparently, in order to be the best king ever, one must simply support United States endeavors. We are so clearly the heroes on the global stage, thus virtue is with any who stand with us.

My admiration for the King of Jordan comes from the statements he's made on the subject of resisting Islamists influencing the Government and caring about the general welfare of his people.

For me, that isn't so much that he supports America, so much as that I have a seething hatred of radical Islam that will follow me to any country I might decide to live in. From some of the interviews he's done and also his actions, I think he's a really good man who generally cares.

The problem with really good monarchs is that having an equally good successor is a true crapshoot.

Edit: Also, Jordanians have a zero tolerance policy for being fucked with, and I really respect that. No dancing around the issue, more like "You're making an ass of yourself and causing trouble. Stop it or we're going to kill you." I like ultimatums, and so do they.

^

Same on the Baradei issue.

edited 1st Feb '11 1:52:34 PM by Barkey

rmctagg09 The Wanderer from Brooklyn, NY (Before Recorded History) Relationship Status: I won't say I'm in love
The Wanderer
#242: Feb 1st 2011 at 1:57:13 PM

On a similar note, a guy just came into my clubspace and asked my friends and I for our opinions on various totalitarian states.

Hugging a Vanillite will give you frostbite.
Ardiente I won't kill you. Since: Jan, 2011
I won't kill you.
#243: Feb 1st 2011 at 2:21:50 PM

[up][up]You should adore the Moroccan monarchs then...

"Sweets are good. Sweets are justice."
Kino Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: Californicating
Tzetze DUMB from a converted church in Venice, Italy Since: Jan, 2001
DUMB
#245: Feb 1st 2011 at 2:35:18 PM

Uh, that's not stepping down. Like mctagg said, he wants to stay until the next election. Which is in September.

edited 1st Feb '11 2:36:26 PM by Tzetze

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Kino Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: Californicating
#246: Feb 1st 2011 at 2:44:42 PM

Goddamn CNN; you know i'm distracted when i'm washing dishes!

Ardiente I won't kill you. Since: Jan, 2011
I won't kill you.
#247: Feb 1st 2011 at 2:53:42 PM

What a disappointment. I was on the verge of humming this little popular tune...

[[youtube:KjpVWKS_I7M&feature=related]]

edited 1st Feb '11 2:54:46 PM by Ardiente

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nnokwoodeye Since: Jan, 2001
#248: Feb 1st 2011 at 3:05:21 PM

This is what I know about King Abdullah, I think it is enough

edited 1st Feb '11 3:11:20 PM by nnokwoodeye

Ardiente I won't kill you. Since: Jan, 2011
I won't kill you.
#249: Feb 1st 2011 at 3:21:07 PM

Oh. I am swayed.

"Sweets are good. Sweets are justice."
Pentadragon Since: Jan, 2001
#250: Feb 1st 2011 at 3:40:00 PM

This decision is not going to satisfy the protestors. Perhaps early on they would have been willing to make this concession but after days of being abused at the hands of their government, they will not be placated. The protests will likely not stop until Mubarak is out of office and out of the country.

I am afraid that this is not the end.


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