Today is the second time Twitter was where I learned of some big news deal. I don't remember what the previous instance was, but I'll likely remember today's.
The Tweet that caught my eye and had me turning on my TV was "President Mubarak has stepped down as president of Egypt."
Reading the Tweets about Egypt stream into Twitter is borderline addictive.
Some of the Twitter Tweets....
"My sisters and brothers in Egypt: I am American. I am a father. I am a Jew. I weep in joy for you."
"Dammit. All of us at work want to see Egypt coverage, but THE MAN has blocked all video streaming. I need a mini TV at my desk"
"And the people of Egypt have spoken...we celebrate with Egyptians!"
"Soooooo proud of Egypt."
"This just in: "Hosni Mubarak steps down as President of Egypt. Cable news networks have simultaneous orgasm."
"Breaking: Omar Suleiman announces that Mubarak has resigned."
"17 days to take down a 30 year regime."
"Mubarak has stepped down as president. Egypt liberated and no bloodshed which is good."
"Congratulations, Egypt!!! The determination and ferocity of the people inspires billions around the world...now who's next?"
"Mubarak-ectomy is COMPLETE!! the monster is OUT!! Long live Egypt. Long live Egyptian youth!! ya rab yehmeekom le mar."
"My officemate from Egypt has commenced squealing in celebration. Congratulations Egypt, Mubarak is gone."
"Only took him 2 weeks but he finally got the message."
"Ahh Egypt. Welcome to the world of unrestrained capitalism. Sorry, democracy, I meant democracy."
"Well done Egypt! How about you come here and work on Cameron?"
"Soooo now Egypt is under military rule? I'm going to hold off my bottle poppin for a bit."
"Touchdown! Do a little dance. Drink a little wine. Get down tonight! Congratulations! Egypt, Love you sooooo much!"
"Good for you Egypt! But be vigilant. We kicked out our Mubarak only to have him replaced with Mwaibarak."
"Congratulations, Egypt, you showed me how the power of the people can triumph."
""Brothers & sisters of Egypt, you have given the world the most precious gift: the belief that ultimately right will prevail. Desmond Tutu."
"Mubarak has gone. Egypt is free. The trouble is only just beginning."
"Uninstalling dictator.....99% complete."
"You did it Egypt...the whole world is watching you, and is standing with you. Tonight the Liberty Bell is ringing loud & clear in Cairo."
"For the 1st time in Egypt's history we have an ex-president!"
"Governments should work for their people, not the other way around. Egypt proved that. Well done."
"America liberates Iraq from dictator, installs democracy: Americans angry. America doesn't remove dictator from Egypt: Americans angry."
"Tunis. Egypt. May Iran be next..."
"Egypt becomes free on the same day Lady GaGa releases Born The Way. Conincidence??? I think not."
"Unbelievable!! He's gone! Scenes of jubilations in Tahir. I will never forget this moment."
"Please wait while uninstalling rest of dictators of the world."
"Yeahhh! One less crook in power. Egypt is free! Great example that should contaminate other societies where dictators rule!"
"Egypt conquered. What next? Saudi Arabia?"
"Knowledge is power! People of Egypt have spoken. First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win-Ghandi."
Showing posts with label Egypt Protests. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Egypt Protests. Show all posts
Friday, February 11, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Last Sunday Of First Month Of 2011 Visiting Dallas Cowboy Stadium Week Before Super Bowl & Monitoring Egypt Via Twitter Tweets
The last Sunday of the first month of 2011 dawned with a temperature of 61. Yesterday we got into the 70s.
I'm thinking I will be a pool boy this morning.
After that I think I'll go check out the Dallas Cowboy Stadium zone this morning. It is a week to go before Super Bowl Sunday.
I read a letter to the editor a few days ago from a man in Arlington complaining about the irony of the fact that the City of Arlington has spruced itself up for the Super Bowl, and then the NFL came to town and totally tackified the area surrounding the stadium.
I am a big fan of all things tacky, so I figure it's worth a look.
Yesterday, in various cities around the country, there were protests in support of those protesting in Egypt. I don't know if there were any support rallies in the D/FW zone. I know several west coast cities had rallies, including Seattle.
When the Egypt type events occur, like when Iran went into upset mode, is about the only time I somewhat get the utility of Twitter. Reading the Twitter Egypt Tweets is sort of like instant news. Within minutes thousands of Tweets show up.
Like right now apparently the Egyptian Air Force is buzzing protesters with jets.
Below is an example of the Tweet flood from a minute ago...
@emptywheel Audible on AJE: Two jet fighters just flew overhead #Egypt
@Di438 #Egypt Protesters shouting over noise of Jets flying overhead @AlJazeera #Freedom
@KristoferKeane Egypt deploying fighter jets against protestors? What outcome do they even expect from that? Are they planning to bomb them?
@TheNewsBlotter #egypt protesters in #Tahrir Square writing “Down w Mubarak” in Arabic in big white letters
@jhagel RT @nolanjazeera: Aljazeera Cairo bureau has been shut down. Just visited by plain clothes govt security, TV uplink is now closed #Egypt
@JodyField Egypt protests: U.S. advises all Americans to leave and 30,000 Brits are stranded
That's enough Egypt Tweeting. Time to go swimming now. Talk to you later.
I'm thinking I will be a pool boy this morning.
After that I think I'll go check out the Dallas Cowboy Stadium zone this morning. It is a week to go before Super Bowl Sunday.
I read a letter to the editor a few days ago from a man in Arlington complaining about the irony of the fact that the City of Arlington has spruced itself up for the Super Bowl, and then the NFL came to town and totally tackified the area surrounding the stadium.
I am a big fan of all things tacky, so I figure it's worth a look.
Yesterday, in various cities around the country, there were protests in support of those protesting in Egypt. I don't know if there were any support rallies in the D/FW zone. I know several west coast cities had rallies, including Seattle.
When the Egypt type events occur, like when Iran went into upset mode, is about the only time I somewhat get the utility of Twitter. Reading the Twitter Egypt Tweets is sort of like instant news. Within minutes thousands of Tweets show up.
Like right now apparently the Egyptian Air Force is buzzing protesters with jets.
Below is an example of the Tweet flood from a minute ago...
@emptywheel Audible on AJE: Two jet fighters just flew overhead #Egypt
@Di438 #Egypt Protesters shouting over noise of Jets flying overhead @AlJazeera #Freedom
@KristoferKeane Egypt deploying fighter jets against protestors? What outcome do they even expect from that? Are they planning to bomb them?
@TheNewsBlotter #egypt protesters in #Tahrir Square writing “Down w Mubarak” in Arabic in big white letters
@jhagel RT @nolanjazeera: Aljazeera Cairo bureau has been shut down. Just visited by plain clothes govt security, TV uplink is now closed #Egypt
@JodyField Egypt protests: U.S. advises all Americans to leave and 30,000 Brits are stranded
That's enough Egypt Tweeting. Time to go swimming now. Talk to you later.
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