NP - MUBARAK RELENTS, STEPS DOWN

[Mark Kohut]

Whatever happens, one of we plisters or a P scholar should write about how from 
all we can
see, hear and learn the Egyptian revolution is the very 
definition of an anarchic uprising---spontaneous, leaderless, non-violent [yes, 
there
was some perhaps largely in self-protection after Mubarak unleashed
those black (and other colors) figures on horseback!---another TRP image] 
wanting only freedom, justice and self-determination.  

An Egyptian "under the cobblestones" moment 
OR beyond the golden palace 
moment.............................



----- Original Message ----
From: David Morris <fqmorris at gmail.com>
To: P-list <pynchon-l at waste.org>
Sent: Fri, February 11, 2011 11:58:43 AM
Subject: NP - MUBARAK RELENTS, STEPS DOWN

http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/archives/individual/2011_02/027955.php

President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt turned over all power to the
military, and left the Egyptian capital for his resort home in Sharm
el-Sheik, Vice President Omar Suleiman announced on state television
on Friday.

The announcement, delivered during evening prayers in Cairo, set off a
frenzy of celebration, with protesters shouting "Egypt is free!"

The Egyptian military issued a communique pledging to carry out a
variety of constitutional reforms in a statement notable for its
commanding tone. The military's statement alluded to the delegation of
power to Vice President Omar Suleiman and it suggested that the
military would supervise implementation of the reforms.