January 30, 2011
As change fails to come, protesters hold signs saying: "Go Away Mubarak, you are from the Americans!"; others blame Israel for backing government.
Naturally, when your efforts fail, blame the US and Israel.
Naturally, when your efforts fail, blame the US and Israel.
CAIRO (JPost) - Saturday’s optimism on the streets of Cairo for imminent political change gave way to anger on Sunday, as thousands of demonstrators became increasingly frustrated with the lack of response from major world leaders, especially the US.
During the main protest on Sunday in downtown Cairo, one man painted a 20-meter long message in flowing Arabic cursive that echoed across the square: “Go Away Mubarak, you are from the Americans, and you’re working for them!” Egyptians understand that the world is waiting to see if President Hosnei Mubarak falls to popular pressure before major leaders decide which side to support. But this is infuriating for the demonstrators, who realize that six days of unrest has not accomplished their goals, and they need united international pressure in order to topple Mubarak.
The protests have lacked a clear leader to unite them and provide an alternative president to Mubarak. As the major street protests enter their sixth day, demonstrators are beginning to focus their anger not just on the widespread corruption and Mubarak, but also on the United States, and to a lesser extent, Israel. They blame Israel and the US for supporting a government because it is convenient for them, not because it is good for Egyptian people.
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