Viva La Revolución

[MikeCFC 45]

You have to admire the people of Egypt.They simply are not going to get fobbed off by half hearted promises and a very stubborn President.They are having none of it and are simply not budging.

They are going about it in the right way as well by targeting government buildings and the main TV stations and by simply sticking together,unlike the one man for himself approach.

Alot of these protesters were not even born when Mubarek first seized power but have been growing up since then facing the oppression imposed on them and are simply sick to the back teeth of the hardships they have had to face.

Could you imagine the young generation of Britain storming places like Television Centre(BBC) in White City and Sky's HQ just down the road from me in Isleworth?.Neither can i.

We do have a balanced democracy in Britain ie:the right to vote.But i wouldn't call it a fair democracy on the working class and maybe we do need to take a leaf out of Egypt's book,if only to give our present government a wake up call.

Here's hoping!.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Yeah, there's some idiotic stereotype that the youth in Britain (for the majority) don't care about what happens in their government or even international affairs. This is a pure myth, Twitter & Facebook, with the help of music, has helped a new generation of people wake up to the world they live in. Now, more than ever, people as young as 15 are taking an interest in what's going on around the world, and they're making their voices heard.

The protests over Uni fees and EMA were just one example of us being aware of what's going on. We also took part in protests over Afghanistan & Iraq. We were there at the G8 protests when the police liked to get physical (as always). It's just not always shown by the media here because they brush us off as "yes-men" who simply believe every word and promise our government says to us, but this is simply not the case.

Protests on March 26th against this coalition have already been organised and have rumoured to have a lot of people up for it. While the media tries to distract us with useless sh*t like the Royal Wedding (which will cost the public through tax!) we still see through their smokescreens.

The youth in Tunisia and Egypt have been a big inspiration to me, personally. I'm sure I speak for a majority of people my age (17-18 year olds) when I say; We support and take inspiration from the youth of Egypt and Tunisia! I know a lot of older people have too, like yourself Mike. Hopefully 26th March will be a historic one!

[MikeCFC 45]

Yeah, there's some idiotic stereotype that the youth in Britain (for the majority) don't care about what happens in their government or even international affairs. This is a pure myth, Twitter & Facebook, with the help of music, has helped a new generation of people wake up to the world they live in. Now, more than ever, people as young as 15 are taking an interest in what's going on around the world, and they're making their voices heard.

The protests over Uni fees and EMA were just one example of us being aware of what's going on. We also took part in protests over Afghanistan & Iraq. We were there at the G8 protests when the police liked to get physical (as always). It's just not always shown by the media here because they brush us off as "yes-men" who simply believe every word and promise our government says to us, but this is simply not the case.

Protests on March 26th against this coalition have already been organised and have rumoured to have a lot of people up for it. While the media tries to distract us with useless sh*t like the Royal Wedding (which will cost the public through tax!) we still see through their smokescreens.

The youth in Tunisia and Egypt have been a big inspiration to me, personally. I'm sure I speak for a majority of people my age (17-18 year olds) when I say; We support and take inspiration from the youth of Egypt and Tunisia! I know a lot of older people have too, like yourself Mike. Hopefully 26th March will be a historic one!

it's not only the students that should protest over here LDN.What about the motorists? that are constantly hammered with increasing petrol prices and needless parking fines.

What about the low income earners,where some people need 2 jobs to support their families?.This makes family life very difficult.

I for one want to see a shake up in local councils and the discontinuation of the 'jobs for the boys' within local councils.

I for one want to see an abolishment to the way we control our refuse(these different coloured bins really piss me off. lol

I want to see commonsense restored back to Britain and to make our government live in the real world.

I was at the Poll tax riots back in 1990.That was a one issue thing,also hijacked by left-wing anarchists just wanting to fight the Police,who in all honesty are just doing their job,and i bet most of them oppose our government just as much as we do.

I like your passion btw LDN,and you do talk alot of sense.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

it's not only the students that should protest over here LDN.What about the motorists? that are constantly hammered with increasing petrol prices and needless parking fines.

What about the low income earners,where some people need 2 jobs to support their families?.This makes family life very difficult.

I for one want to see a shake up in local councils and the discontinuation of the 'jobs for the boys' within local councils.

I for one want to see an abolishment to the way we control our refuse(these different coloured bins really piss me off. lol

I want to see commonsense restored back to Britain and to make our government live in the real world.

I was at the Poll tax riots back in 1990.That was a one issue thing,also hijacked by left-wing anarchists just wanting to fight the Police,who in all honesty are just doing their job,and i bet most of them oppose our government just as much as we do.

I like your passion btw LDN,and you do talk alot of sense.

Yeah tell me about it! Right now a lot of my friends have passed their driving tests but can't afford to even get on the road. When I came home from college today my Mum showed me her petrol receipt and I couldn't blame her for being pissed off. Petrol industry is so massive because of it's knock on effect, it's not just an add-on for drivers but also for things like food. As transport costs go up, so will the price of the good being transported. We're too interdependent on oil, something needs to be done quickly!

And yeah, the local councils definitely need a shake up. Too much bureaucracy now means councils focus more on paper work & how to reduce their costs. While that's not necassary a bad thing at times, it is frustrating when it's at the expense for households. And you couldn't be more right about the rubbish! Recycling is something that needs to be promoted a hell of a lot, and chipping bins is not the answer

I do feel sorry for the police officers sometimes. Like you said, some are just doing their jobs and would probably support us if they had a choice. There are those officers who take a stance that's so aggressive they end up riling up protesters and there's some who use communication to settle down mobs. When I went on an anti-Iraq invasion protest once I met a friendly police officer who actually said he was proud people were taking an interest in this. He said as long as we don't become aggressive and violent he'd look after us.

Thanks Mike, as do you! I like having these kinds of discussion with people.

A great result for Egypt just now! But I'm feeling suspicious, it hasn't been 24hours yet since Mubarak declared he's saying. Now suddenly he's resigned?

[MikeCFC 45]

Yeah tell me about it! Right now a lot of my friends have passed their driving tests but can't afford to even get on the road. When I came home from college today my Mum showed me her petrol receipt and I couldn't blame her for being pissed off. Petrol industry is so massive because of it's knock on effect, it's not just an add-on for drivers but also for things like food. As transport costs go up, so will the price of the good being transported. We're too interdependent on oil, something needs to be done quickly!

And yeah, the local councils definitely need a shake up. Too much bureaucracy now means councils focus more on paper work & how to reduce their costs. While that's not necassary a bad thing at times, it is frustrating when it's at the expense for households. And you couldn't be more right about the rubbish! Recycling is something that needs to be promoted a hell of a lot, and chipping bins is not the answer

I do feel sorry for the police officers sometimes. Like you said, some are just doing their jobs and would probably support us if they had a choice. There are those officers who take a stance that's so aggressive they end up riling up protesters and there's some who use communication to settle down mobs. When I went on an anti-Iraq invasion protest once I met a friendly police officer who actually said he was proud people were taking an interest in this. He said as long as we don't become aggressive and violent he'd look after us.

Thanks Mike, as do you! I like having these kinds of discussion with people.

A great result for Egypt just now! But I'm feeling suspicious, it hasn't been 24hours yet since Mubarak declared he's saying. Now suddenly he's resigned?

Touche guv'nor

A historic day for Egypt

I wonder whether the North Koreans will have the bottle to oppose their tyranny?

We're not holding our breath!

[Fulham Broadway 17,332]

Massacre in Libya yesterday -Tunisia, Egypt, Bahrain all kicking off -also Morrocco now.

Solidarity with the people of the Middle East and Africa getting rid of their tinpot regimes

You're next Cameron ........

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Awful antics by Gaddafi! Shooting people at a funeral, his regime is one of the worst! He makes Mubarak and Ben Ali look like mice compared to him. Unnecessary deaths, a massacre which should've never happened.

[Fulham Broadway 17,332]

Awful antics by Gaddafi! Shooting people at a funeral, his regime is one of the worst! He makes Mubarak and Ben Ali look like mice compared to him. Unnecessary deaths, a massacre which should've never happened.

Yeah used to think Gaddaffi was alright. Just like all rulers, will stoop to any depths (Clegg etc) just for a sniff of power.....

[MikeCFC 45]

Mugabe needs taking down too,along with Cameron and his chum Clegg.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Yeah used to think Gaddaffi was alright. Just like all rulers, will stoop to any depths (Clegg etc) just for a sniff of power.....

Saw this on Twitter last night..

Jnoubiyeh Sarah Abdallah by Rishi_Shah7 2/3 of #Libyans live on less than $2 a day while the #Gaddafi regime pockets $154 million in oil profits on a daily basis. #Libya #Feb17

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Gaddafi's son was just on Libyan television making a fool of himself. Blamed everyone but his father for the unrest, from the BBC to even Tunisia. Threatened civil war and all that.

Man was digging his own grave.

[Fulham Broadway 17,332]

Gaddafi's son was just on Libyan television making a fool of himself. Blamed everyone but his father for the unrest, from the BBC to even Tunisia. Threatened civil war and all that.

Man was digging his own grave.

Yeah his son 100% arsehole blaming everyione from immigrants, Africans, Europeans, Tribesmen, ...anyone apart from his fruitloop dad.

Incredible reports that Gaddafi has fled to Venezuela or Brazil. Unconfirmed but amazing. Benghazi has staged an armed uprising and freed itself.The Arab uprriings get more and more amazing. The government of Oman has just agreed a 43% wage rise for public sector workers – and theres not even any protests there yet. Fucking incredible.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Incredible reports that Gaddafi has fled to Venezuela or Brazil. Unconfirmed but amazing. Benghazi has staged an armed uprising and freed itself.The Arab uprriings get more and more amazing. The government of Oman has just agreed a 43% wage rise for public sector workers – and theres not even any protests there yet. Fucking incredible.

Yeah heard that, but it's been denied by the Venezuelan embassy apparently. Plus, I doubt Hugo Chavez would accept him anyway!

Exactly! Great events taking place of late, it really is a shame it's come at the cost of massacres of innocent people though!

[Fulham Broadway 17,332]

Yeah heard that, but it's been denied by the Venezuelan embassy apparently. Plus, I doubt Hugo Chavez would accept him anyway!

Exactly! Great events taking place of late, it really is a shame it's come at the cost of massacres of innocent people though!

Unfortunatley there will inevitably be casualties...

We need to turn Hyde Park into Tahrir Square…into Pearl Roundabout……on March 26th . Half the hotels on Park lane and properties in Knightsbridge are owned by rich Arab Sheiks or relatives of Emirs and monarchs who think they can murder their manservants in the hotel lifts for fuck sake.We can’t go back to token protests outside embassies or Vodafone shops – We need to sieze the time

[Rubber bullets 1,183]

Unfortunatley there will inevitably be casualties...

We need to turn Hyde Park into Tahrir Square…into Pearl Roundabout……on March 26th . Half the hotels on Park lane and properties in Knightsbridge are owned by rich Arab Sheiks or relatives of Emirs and monarchs who think they can murder their manservants in the hotel lifts for fuck sake.We can't go back to token protests outside embassies or Vodafone shops – We need to sieze the time

Isn't this whole date being organised by Brendan Barber? A complete and utter clown.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Been confirmed that Gaddafi is using mercenaries to shoot down the revolt. They're being paid £300/day, sickening even more considering, 2/3rds of Libyans live on less than $2 a day.

[Fulham Broadway 17,332]

Only a matter of time LDN. Hes on his way --some Libyan fighter pilots are seeking asylum after being asked to bomb the people...

Isn't this whole date being organised by Brendan Barber? A complete and utter clown.

A bit rich to give him the credit for organising it. Another careerist politician selling the people short. His head on a pole as well.please ....

[Rubber bullets 1,183]

Only a matter of time LDN. Hes on his way --some Libyan fighter pilots are seeking asylum after being asked to bomb the people...

A bit rich to give him the credit for organising it. Another careerist politician selling the people short. His head on a pole as well.please ....

Well its nice to know in advance that this date will be hijacked by various rent-a-mob groups who just cause violence to grow their egos and dicks and then go home.

[Fulham Broadway 17,332]

Well its nice to know in advance that this date will be hijacked by various rent-a-mob groups who just cause violence to grow their egos and dicks and then go home.

Brilliant. ''rent a mob'' and ''hijacked'' .......... straight out of the Daily Mail.

You forgot ''started with a Carnival atmosphere'' .......they always use that one.

Well in Libya unfortunately 300+ killed so far. Ghaddaffi appearing on state TV sounding as almost as bonkers as Cameron !

[Rubber bullets 1,183]

Brilliant. ''rent a mob'' and ''hijacked'' .......... straight out of the Daily Mail.

You forgot ''started with a Carnival atmosphere'' .......they always use that one.

Well in Libya unfortunately 300+ killed so far. Ghaddaffi appearing on state TV sounding as almost as bonkers as Cameron !

Well, sorry this will be exactly what the student protests are, nothing but naive individuals thinking they are going to a demonstration thinking that it is based on a consensus, various anarchist groups that want nothing more then to cause violence in order to stroke their dicks and trade union leaders and members with their heads stuck in the 1970s using this as a way to promote their prehistoric beliefs.

If some of these people seriously think they can cause some violent revolution that overthrows the coalition and that will somehow have every member of the public come to a consensus and agree with these so called "revolutionist", which then means we have some idealistic Utopian Socialist society then they are seriously deluded.