Mubarak to Step Down, Transfer Authority to Armed Forces

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Egyptian Official: Mubarak to Step Down, Transfer Authority to Armed Forces

Published February 10, 2011

FoxNews.com

President Hosni Mubarak will step down shortly and transfer authority to the Egyptian Higher Council of the Armed Forces, a senior Egyptian official confirmed to Fox News on Thursday.

The group is comprised of the minister of defense, Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi -- who stands atop the military hierarchy -- along with the military's chief of staff, the chief of operations, and commanders of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Air Defenses.

The source pointed out that the transfer of power will occur "outside of the constitutional framework" because under the Egyptian constitution, Mubarak's resignation ordinarily would mean that the speaker of the house would become president and elections would be held within 60 days. In this case, the military council will "not be governing under the constitution or any legislation," the source noted. "So they will have to define the format under which they are taking power."

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The official also expressed criticism of the Obama administration and the American press for short-changing the reform process that Mubarak and Suleiman had begun to put in place, and which the official claimed had been moving along "fine" in "very rapid" fashion.

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[OneLight]

Now to watch and see ...

[mizzdy]

I find it ironic that the global unions came out a few day ago praising their Egyptian counterparts encouraging them to stay strong and that they the 'united global union' is behind them. Now we see the unions in Egypt shutting down busses, taxis etc. not that it probably wouldn't have happened but its too much of a 'coincidence' that suddenly after this he decides to step down. Its going to come as such a surprise to the world when islam shakes off the western ways of thinking and adopts sharia for all. Praying for all the people!

[amor]

I find it ironic that the global unions came out a few day ago praising their Egyptian counterparts encouraging them to stay strong and that they the 'united global union' is behind them. Now we see the unions in Egypt shutting down busses, taxis etc. not that it probably wouldn't have happened but its too much of a 'coincidence' that suddenly after this he decides to step down. Its going to come as such a surprise to the world when islam shakes off the western ways of thinking and adopts sharia for all. Praying for all the people!

He's still trying to hang on, but his days are numbered. As for "Western ways", well there is a long tradition in the West of corrupt and brutal dictatorship, but it's not something to be proud about.

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Aye-aye-aye-aye-aye!

Egypt's Mubarak Passes Authority to Vice President but Will Remain in Office Until September Elections

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/02/10/developing-egyptian-president-mubarak-respond-protester-demands/#ixzz1Db9ni9E8

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[MorningGlory]

I find it ironic that the global unions came out a few day ago praising their Egyptian counterparts encouraging them to stay strong and that they the 'united global union' is behind them. Now we see the unions in Egypt shutting down busses, taxis etc. not that it probably wouldn't have happened but its too much of a 'coincidence' that suddenly after this he decides to step down. Its going to come as such a surprise to the world when islam shakes off the western ways of thinking and adopts sharia for all. Praying for all the people!

He's still trying to hang on, but his days are numbered. As for "Western ways", well there is a long tradition in the West of corrupt and brutal dictatorship, but it's not something to be proud about.

Maybe you prefer the long and illustrious tradition of benevolence and tolerance practiced in Arab countries?

[amor]

I find it ironic that the global unions came out a few day ago praising their Egyptian counterparts encouraging them to stay strong and that they the 'united global union' is behind them. Now we see the unions in Egypt shutting down busses, taxis etc. not that it probably wouldn't have happened but its too much of a 'coincidence' that suddenly after this he decides to step down. Its going to come as such a surprise to the world when islam shakes off the western ways of thinking and adopts sharia for all. Praying for all the people!

He's still trying to hang on, but his days are numbered. As for "Western ways", well there is a long tradition in the West of corrupt and brutal dictatorship, but it's not something to be proud about.

Maybe you prefer the long and illustrious tradition of benevolence and tolerance practiced in Arab countries?

Hardly, I want to see Arab dictatorships go the way of those of Latin America, Eastern and Southern Europe. That's why I welcome the toppling of Mubarak. I'm not one of those posting here wittering on about what a wonderful ally Mubarak has been to the US.

[MorningGlory]

I find it ironic that the global unions came out a few day ago praising their Egyptian counterparts encouraging them to stay strong and that they the 'united global union' is behind them. Now we see the unions in Egypt shutting down busses, taxis etc. not that it probably wouldn't have happened but its too much of a 'coincidence' that suddenly after this he decides to step down. Its going to come as such a surprise to the world when islam shakes off the western ways of thinking and adopts sharia for all. Praying for all the people!

He's still trying to hang on, but his days are numbered. As for "Western ways", well there is a long tradition in the West of corrupt and brutal dictatorship, but it's not something to be proud about.

Maybe you prefer the long and illustrious tradition of benevolence and tolerance practiced in Arab countries?

Hardly, I want to see Arab dictatorships go the way of those of Latin America, Eastern and Southern Europe. That's why I welcome the toppling of Mubarak. I'm not one of those posting here wittering on about what a wonderful ally Mubarak has been to the US.

Well, at least you're thinking right, amor. I'd love to see all of those Arab dictators gone as well. Mubarak HAS been a good ally but I think it was always a case of looking out for our, and Israel's interests, rather than a love of dictatorships. Sometimes countries have to deal with unsavory situations to keep the peace or protect assets.

[Bold Believer]

Trading a civilian dictatorship for a military one? Yeah, that's the ticket. What happens if the military decides "Hey this power thing is pretty cool. We think we'll hang on. To heck with civilians. And while we're at it, let's invade Israel, since Iran has been pumping money our way via Muslim Brotherhood." Oh yeah.

As for American alliances with less than savory characters, I seem to recall this little 6 year fracas starting back in 1939 in which the US and Britain and France allied with this guy, Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin. Anyone else remember him? Quite the dirtbag our Mr. Stalin...but he was OUR dirtbag. It is highly possible that we would not have won World War 2 without the Russians.

Hosni Mubarak may well have been a dictator, but he kept his word on peace with Israel. That can't be overlooked.

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Hardly, I want to see Arab dictatorships go the way of those of Latin America, Eastern and Southern Europe. That's why I welcome the toppling of Mubarak. I'm not one of those posting here wittering on about what a wonderful ally Mubarak has been to the US.

While I can appreciate the sentiment of wanting the dictator to go, it won't be so great if this becomes the proverbial jumping out of the frying pan and into the fire.

Have you been reading the reports of the lack of protection the Coptic Christians have been suffering this past week?