Mubarak Steps Down. What happens next?

[ghettodub]

So they just announced that Mubarak is stepping down. So what happens now? That's what I'm curious to see... Are we gonna see another Iran, or will the people fight against that kind of change? I don't think that people would stand for that kind of regime there, but who knows.

[DeusExMachina]

For real this time?

[ghettodub]

Yup, check any news source: CNN, Fox, etc.

[DeusExMachina]

"Egypt is free! Egypt is free!"

Yeah, not for long.

[weirjf]

"Egypt is free! Egypt is free!"

Yeah, not for long.

Yup, until either the muslims jump in and take over or the CIA gets involved

[ChunkyMonkey]

Shah of Iran was out on Feb 11, 1979...
Mubarak of Egypt is out on Feb 11, 2011...
exactly 30 year later!!! Lets hope with a different result!

[sniper7]

first they should set up a public hanging to ease all the protestors.

next the people need to elect their leaders, probably the ones who started the revolution. starting eliminating the enemy...hold them trial, but we all know the end result.

make sure all military leaders understand you are in command, if they don't like it, put them on trial as well.
The people have made their voice heard, but the yelling and screaming and kicking doesn't end here, it is just the beginning. now is the time for a real revolution.

if they don't take over swiftly, other regimes are going to try and swoop in and take advantage.

[Byte Stryke]

first they should set up a public hanging to ease all the protestors.

next the people need to elect their leaders, probably the ones who started the revolution. starting eliminating the enemy...hold them trial, but we all know the end result.

make sure all military leaders understand you are in command, if they don't like it, put them on trial as well.
The people have made their voice heard, but the yelling and screaming and kicking doesn't end here, it is just the beginning. now is the time for a real revolution.

if they don't take over swiftly, other regimes are going to try and swoop in and take advantage.

Agreed, this is just the beginning of the chaos.
Nature Abhors a Vacuum, if someone doesn't step up and TAKE command, there will be a civil war. Private Parties (read warlords) will attempt to assume control by force and it will result in something comparable to Somalia.

It is my earnest opinion that him leaving was more problematic than helpful.
He should have held a new election with anyone else except him or his family/Party on the ballot.
That would have been best for Egypt.


my 2 cents

[HBARleatherneck]

anyone around here have a Warlord resume? might be an opportunity for someone.

[Byte Stryke]

anyone around here have a Warlord resume? might be an opportunity for someone.

Actually, being as this is a firearms forum, I think we all do.