Egypt Political Transition To Democratic Rule

February 12, 2011

By Padmini Arhant

Egypt revolution having liberated their nation from over three decades of oppression is justifiably jubilant as they enter the preliminary phase in democracy.

Since the power has been transferred to Egyptian Supreme Council for Armed Forces reportedly briefing the U.S. military high command and defense secretary throughout the uprising and following the dictatorial Presidency termination,

There are legitimate concerns among the pro-democracy movement regarding the transition process under military rule.

The Supreme Council for Armed forces in their statement outlined the immediate tasks to be performed with details to follow later.

Egyptian revolution requests for republic governed democracy are:

Lifting the state of emergency as soon as the mass celebration is over.

Release of all political dissidents held in detention per the previous government order.

Parliament dissolution to conform to democratic representation across the political spectrum.

Constitution reform limiting Presidential term and authority.

Political rights, social equality and justice denied during the prolonged authoritarianism to be guaranteed in the redefined constitution.

Constructing constitutional framework adopting democratic principles and civil rights in addition to elaborating duties and responsibilities of state, legislative and judicial branches of the government.

Separation of powers with checks and balances for effective democratic system.

Women empowerment through political opportunity to reflect progressive values in a modern democracy.

Electorate active participation in governance and all legislative matter carried out with transparency and accountability to enable functional democracy.

Preparing the nation for free and fair democratic election to expedite political transformation from military to civilian rule under constitutional law.

Meanwhile, the Egyptian revolution has a major role in insuring that smooth and swift political transition takes place to republic satisfaction notwithstanding the longevity of democratic rule without being controlled by foreign powers or undemocratic domestic sources.

It is a crucial period for Egypt with unique opportunity to steer their country in a direction that solidifies political stability in an inclusive manner leading to social progress and economic prosperity for all.

Egypt sovereignty is now in the hands of the 80 million population and the energized youth leaders to develop the nation that has long been suppressed due to domestic and foreign oppression.

There are challenges ahead nonetheless having triumphed over repressive regime any obstacles from now onwards could be easily overcome through solidarity and strong political will in nation building.

Egyptian society is evidently resilient and resourceful with political passion to begin a new chapter in history.

Citizens in Egypt are also expected to prove against the pessimistic speculation pertaining to the newly acquired political freedom possibly squandered and the general trepidation on regional peace and security.

There is tremendous hope and confidence in the people of Egypt that they would maintain cordial relationship with all their neighbors and perhaps serve as the model for a thriving democracy in the region.

Egypt has emerged from extreme adversity and exhibited extraordinary resolve to achieve the long desired political outcome.

Democracy with people power is the ultimate goal and revolution vigilance to curb disruption in the political environment would lead to realizing the dreams.

Congratulations! Once again to the proud Egyptian Revolution for the bold initiative towards democracy.

Best Wishes to all fellow citizens in Egypt for a peaceful and bright future.

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

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Egyptian Revolution Liberates Egypt!

February 11, 2011

By Padmini Arhant

Heartfelt Congratulations! To brave patriots of Egypt revolution in the historic liberation of Egypt.

Your steel resolve combined with solidarity and commitment towards peaceful and importantly non-violent demonstration has led you to the path of freedom from oppression.

You prevailed against the obstacles on the trail towards political liberty and human rights.

As stated earlier, Tunisia and now Egypt revolution victory is a cornerstone for a new beginning reviving hope and promise to the oppressed and persecuted across the globe.

People power pledged to peace and non-violence has brought down mighty empires and your success is yet another testimony to that effect.

All other citizens in the Middle East from Iran, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Yemen, Libya, Algeria…and different corners of the world deprived of individual liberty and independence would share similar achievements upon adapting to peace and non-violent revolution.

Please do not be fearful to rise against atrocities as tolerating injustice only permeates crime against humanity.

The international community equally bears responsibility to rally behind population seeking political rights, social equality and economic prosperity for all.

Injustice towards one is injustice against all.

The military personnel in Egypt is urged to expedite transfer of power to civilian rule as anticipated by the 80 million citizens and the world at large.

Best Wishes for a thriving Egyptian democracy with brilliant future to all fellow citizens in Egypt – the land of civilization.

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

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Egypt Revolution Against Status Quo Insist on Mubarak Regime Dismissal

February 11, 2011

By Padmini Arhant

The Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak speech on February 10, 2011 via state television to the anxious citizens at Tahrir Square, Cairo confirmed the political establishment’s mockery of democracy while proudly claiming to represent the democratic society.

To the angry and frustrated Egyptian population it is clear that the foreign powers’ influencing the octogenarian Presidency and entire regime to prolong totalitarianism for vested interests are not true representatives of a civil society.

The United States, United Kingdom and Israel – arguably the chief players preventing the democratic formation in Egypt could perhaps travel down the memory lane for clarification on global view of the double standards in approval and removal of governments at their discretion.

Neo-Imperialism with military might and economic supremacy is worth examining in the twenty first century.

United States – Illegal invasion and occupation of Iraq targeted Iraqi Presidency in the Presidential palaces to ‘smoke out’ as it was referred to at that time the U.S. former ally turned adversary Saddam Hussein ultimately executed in public view.

In 2009 the successful coup d’état in Honduras Latin America empowered dictatorship and exiled the democratic leadership Manuel Zelaya to Costa Rica.

The coup attempt against democratic Ecuador in 2010 was fortunately thwarted by people power.

Haiti – the civilian request to allow the U.S. exiled President Jean Bertrand Aristide ignored with Presidential nominations rather than elections having become the norm in the Caribbean nation.

Afghanistan election voided in 2009 and President appointed against public mistrust.

Similarly in 2010 – Unpopular government headed by pro-Iranian leader appointed against electoral mandate in Iraq.

Pakistan in 2010 and 2011 – Persistent unmanned drone attacks continues with Al Qaeda terror leader Osama Bin Laden mystery remaining unresolved.

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton admiration for iron-fist rule to contain the purported radicalism is widely known and news reports indicate that overt intentions to reinstate former military rule under General Pervez Musharraf is well underway.

The latest dispute between U.S and Pakistan involves an alleged U.S. spy with photos on Pakistani military and strategic locations in possession posing as a diplomat reportedly shot two Pakistani civilians and the spouse of one of the deceased committed suicide following the tragedy.

Further news report on this incident is the U.S. administration has demanded release of the suspect Raymond Davis under diplomatic immunity and threatened to withdraw economic aid upon non-compliance.

Jan 2011 – The democratically elected government in Lebanon toppled and Lebanese leadership instructed to cooperate in the politically led destabilization.

Feb 2011 – Egypt revolution denied political freedom in favor of political ally and dictatorship President Hosni Mubarak under the pretext of orderly transition somehow did not seem necessary in Iraq and recently in Lebanon.

It’s noteworthy that the highlighted U.S. political interventions carried out through use of military force or the relevant foreign nation security forces resulting in massive loss of innocent lives, bloodshed, carnage and destruction.

United Kingdom – U.S. Coalition partner in military invasion of Iraq and Afghanistan.

In concurrence with United States on Egypt political crisis U.K. is insisting on the dictatorial power continuation and reform to take place through Mubarak Presidency besides sharing U.S. position allowing the embattled President to stay until the end of the term.

Now here is the irony for yet another democratic nation.

Subsequent to the military aggression against Iraq the anti-war British nationals forced the former Prime Minister Tony Blair a staunch supporter of Iraqi invasion to step down from office prior to completing his term in republic honor.

However, the democratic United Kingdom has reservations in obliging Egyptian revolution legitimate call to instantly end oppressive regime regardless of term expiry.

Another reason from U.K. echoing United States that in reality is heeding to the strongest ally Israel’s firm opposition to Mubarak regime dismissal for self-interest has been regional peace and stability.

Again the premise not a consideration during unlawful attack against Iraq despite the geographic proximity to Israel.

Israel – The driving force behind Mubarak regime and Vice President Omar Suleiman appointment has no difficulty in persuading the United States and United Kingdom to reject 80 million people plea for Mubarak and cabinet ouster.

It’s interesting to note the democratic leaderships’ systemic abuse of power in the Middle East with diametrically opposite positions in fairly similar political situations.

The political maneuvering to suit a nation – Israel’s security at the regional population plight i.e. dictatorial regimes controlling the mass to curb the propagated fundamentalism and radicalism directly attributed to biased western policy throughout requires global attention.

Regional peace and stability is used in defending the bizarre stance favoring dictatorial powers by the democratic leaderships of these three nations.

At the same time the power of democracy to achieve the aspired regional security is discarded fomenting anti-sentiments among the oppressed populace.

Such discriminatory policies are instrumental in generating anti-social elements promoting prolific arms race and perpetual warfare in the region.

All along in the indefinitely stalled Israeli-Palestinian Peace process the question that has been posed to the Arab citizens is –

Do you recognize Israel’s sovereignty being the only democratic nation in the region?

First of all, it is evident from the past and ongoing political crisis in the Middle East that U.S and Israeli policy with U.K in agreement as a western ally has prohibited the birth of democracy.

The reaction often entails Iraq as the western implemented democracy disregarding the tremendous human casualties with several Iraqi, American and coalition forces’ lives lost, millions displaced as refugees and still under foreign power through puppet leaderships.

Considering Israel and allies’ relentless efforts to obstruct youth driven revolution to end tyranny – it is reasonable to redirect the question to them –

Do they acknowledge the sovereignty of Egypt and other nations they have been found meddling with time and time again?

A positive response would then lead to seeking valid explanation as to why democracy is acceptable in some society and declined to others purely based on selective political convictions?

Again if radicalism offered as the primary concern then the same principle would apply to the existing characteristics in the Jewish settlements expansion seeing no end in sight and having effortlessly derailed the sixty-year-old Israeli – Palestinian peace negotiations.

Should the current Israeli government be replaced with authoritarianism towards local population albeit some segments within society persistently engaged in fundamentalist activities witnessed in settlements issue?

For a society that has experienced atrocity in the twentieth century holocaust – undeniably a reprehensible act against humanity, it would be appropriate to condemn crimes against fellow human beings and expedite the humanitarian cause for political rights via civilian rule.

By doing so Israel would win more friends than foes in the region for the citizens marginalized under dictatorship would rally behind any sovereign nation engendering identical democracy.

Israel could attain the desired peaceful existence by fostering peace and democracy that is long denied to Egyptian and other citizens in the Arab world.

Instead utilizing political clout for extension of totalitarian government in Egypt and elsewhere is anti-democratic against neighboring citizens – the real victims in the local and foreign oppression raising credibility factor on the espoused democratic values exemplified otherwise.

Egypt revolution is for political emancipation, social justice and economic progress – the natural rights of all human beings in any society.

The democratic leaderships adamantly sponsoring the autocratic rule in Egypt and throughout Middle East for political dominance is counterproductive and hypocritical –

Given the conflicting measures adopted at the domestic dissent whether it is premature termination of power with ex-Prime Minister Tony Blair or the U.S. Watergate scandal prompting actions per constitutional law.

President Hosni Mubarak and entire cabinet resignation is the preliminary step towards meaningful democracy and as for the army take over of Egypt unequivocally defines the protagonists’ military aid to the beleaguered nation dictating terms to the 80 million people deprived of basic rights to determine their future.

Egypt revolution can no longer be suppressed by foreign indulgence and the citizens as well as their representatives in Congress / Parliament in these democratic societies bear responsibility towards the respective administrations’ foreign policy proved detrimental for global peace and humanitarian progress.

Notwithstanding the fact the leaderships’ decisions are declared as the national stance on all matter. So essentially it is delivered under every citizen’s name in a democratic society creating opportunity for terrorism against people of that domain.

Egypt revolution must not lose courage and hope. The slain peaceful protesters sacrifice will not be in vain.

Please stay on course and remain committed to peace and non-violent demonstration for your dreams cannot be shattered by military intimidation or political circumvention.

The allies’ objection to the peaceful march towards Presidential palace would be contradictory to their means in Iraqi President expulsion using artillery.

Egyptian army and security personnel are urged to refrain from any violence against peaceful and non-violent pro-democracy movement.

Contrarily they should fulfill their national pledge to protect the citizens against domestic or foreign attack in the tumultuous political period.

Egypt patriots are reminded that they are not alone in the political struggle and gain momentum to prevail against all obstacles in their path to republic rule.

Best Wishes to Egypt revolution for strength and solidarity in the quest for political victory.

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

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Egypt Revolution Seek Civil and Constitutional Reform

February 10, 2011

By Padmini Arhant

Egypt revolution remains defiant in seeking the following actions:

President Hosni Mubarak and entire regime immediate resignation.

Army to stay out of politics and any form of political governance.  Otherwise it would categorically default to status quo defying political transition that has claimed many innocent lives thus far.

Civil rule according to Egyptian Constitution allowing the Speaker of the House as the head of the state of the interim government.

Preparing the nation for a democratic election within 60 days.

It is not up to any foreign powers regardless of stature to dictate terms in the historic moment for a nation denied human rights over a century.

Obstructions in the birth of a real democracy would have serious ramifications on regional as well as international peace and security.

The democratic societies represented as the foreign power influence prominently the military industrial complex perceived to be behind the recommendation for Army take over as opposed to civilian government in Egypt liberation struggle are urged to contribute towards constructive political structure only possible through civilan rule under constitutional guidance.

Any attempts to undermine the historic evolution for real change could severely affect regional stability and credibility of those democratic societies prioritizing self-interest against Egyptian and other oppressed nationals’ interest. It could easily then threaten their democratic existence in the form of retaliation.

As mentioned previously on numerous occasions – the honorable resolution to Egyptian political crisis is to allow people power assume governance with military focused on national defense i.e. maintaining law and order only until transfer of power.

Subsequently the citizens’ preference is for the national security forces loyal to the country not the regime function as the law enforcement authority in semblance to any democratic system.

Egypt like any other nation in the world is not devoid of talent or leadership skills to diligently steer their nation forward in a democratic manner.

In fact the peaceful and orderly transformation could be expedited without foreign power interference that is commonly understood as political dominance in the region.

Egypt democracy is long overdue and constitutes a refreshing change for the 80 million Egyptian population persecuted for several decades.

The youth driven Egypt revolution is the cornerstone for a new beginning throughout Middle East and across the world.

Message for Egypt citizens and others yearning to be free – Please don’t lose hope and courage in achieving your dreams – political freedom, social equality and justice leading to economic prosperity for all in a free and fair democratic society.

People power will prevail against undemocratic rule of law across the globe exemplified in recent political events.

Best Wishes to brave patriots of Egypt, Yemen, Algeria, Jordan…revolution for a glorious victory leading to a successful democratic era.

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

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Egyptian Revolution Latest Political Development

February 7, 2011

By Padmini Arhant

President Hosni Mubarak firing party officials and internal modifications within NDP are welcome.

However the President’s decision to remain as the party chief and the head of the state whether official or ceremonial is unwise due to public rejection in this regard. It also exacerbates the political situation.

The corruption allegations and other political issues against the ruling NDP (National Democratic Party) members is indicative of the rationale that they would not have been in a position to act independently without the party’s prior knowledge or approval.

Such anomalies signify leadership failure for a dominant political party having claimed electoral victory in all three unopposed general elections over three decades.

Initial round of talks between government and opposition to study reforms is appreciative.

Again the meeting held without the youth activists – the revolution organizers and the stake holders is incomplete in representation adapting to the exclusive instead of inclusive process.

Upon imminent Presidential resignation the speaker of the house is to assume the head of the state position in accordance with Egyptian constitution to prepare the nation for a democratic election in 60 days.

As discussed at the meeting the following Presidential actions are necessary from the interim government for any further development in the political standoff.

Presidential decrees to amend articles 76, 77 conforming to democratic principles are crucial to move forward in constitutional reform.

The referenced articles are related to Presidential election that currently allows the Mubarak’s ruling party to choose the successor for unlimited terms.

Additionally dissolving the Parliament, lifting President Mubarak imposed indefinite state of emergency and exonerating all political detainees in government possession are significant for fruitful negotiations among various political factions.

It would be enormously helpful to implement them now and not differ until March 2011 to mitigate growing tension between the government and the main street.

Moreover procrastination on urgent national matter generates a perception among frustrated public at breaking point as President Mubarak government excuse to prolong undemocratic rule.

Meanwhile the peripheral U.S. efforts with the Mubarak government to remain in power essentially qualify as candid endorsement of status quo.

Nonetheless it is conveyed as a conciliatory message to the oppressed population despite these steps not representing the fundamental change required in Egyptian political landscape.

Hence the Egyptian President immediate resignation as the party chief and the head of the state is paramount to facilitate meaningful democracy in Egypt and elsewhere.

According to AFP news report published Monday, February 07, 2011 – Thank you.

Clinton hints at unease over early Mubarak exit

“Clinton said retired diplomat Frank Wisner, whom Obama sent to Mubarak with a message last week, did “not speak for the administration” when he said the Egyptian leader should stay in office during the transition.

She, like other members of the administration, have distanced themselves from Wisner’s remarks but have not actually said he was wrong.

“President Mubarak’s continued leadership is critical,” Wisner told the Munich Security Conference, the same one Clinton attended.

“It’s his opportunity to write his own legacy. He has given 60 years of his life to the service of his country, this is an ideal moment for him to show the way forward,” Wisner said.

Clinton also praised Mubarak for the steps he had taken toward his own political exit and to ensure that his son Gamal – whom protesters fear is being groomed as the next president – would not succeed him.

“They have to be viewed as an important set of steps that he has taken to keep the movement” toward a transition going, she said.”
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Egyptian Revolution…contd. – By Padmini Arhant

United States standing by their ally President Hosni Mubarak for strategic purpose rather than liberating the persecuted Egyptian people is ironic considering the self-pride and admiration as the world’s ideal democracy.

Anything other than that would be synonymous to U.S. and allies appointed governments in Afghanistan, Iraq and now Egypt to proclaim supremacy at the 80 million population plight directly contributing to the propagated fundamentalism and radicalism – premise used in prolific arms trade and perpetual warfare.

The global poverty and human suffering predominantly attributed to foreign power conglomerate’s dogmatic policy in the Middle East and across the world notwithstanding the widespread detrimental effects in disease, terrorism and environment.

Egyptian revolution is the result of discriminatory strategies implemented throughout the region post world war II with little or no respect for the general population struggle under democratic governments backed totalitarianism.

United States, France and Saudi Arabia successfully led the recent democratic government collapse in Lebanon strictly for political reasons and,

Contrarily in Egypt the citizens uprising against autocratic rule challenged with violence by the dictatorship encouraged to stay in power against strong public protest.

The foreign powers enforced double standards in the region for political dominance and economic gains has corroded the trust between the oppression sponsors and the victims – the beleaguered citizenry and,

Further foment anti-sentiments evolving into terrorism – the major threat to international security.

While these interventional powers cherish democracy in the domestic front with human rights violation against targeted groups in the backdrop,

The systemic obstruction in native driven non-violent pro-democracy movement is a serious credibility factor as the reliable peace broker besides defining the established complacency to despotism for vested interests.

It is important to realize that the people in the revolution are enduring extreme adversity to achieve political freedom.

They have been camping out on the streets and surviving on the extraordinary human spirits shared among the vast majority unlike the authority’s residence in a Presidential palace.

Therefore expediting the conflict resolution in republic favor with the President resignation would conclude the Pharaoh rule and mark the beginning of a democratic system.

The political arrests of media personnel during the pro-Mubarak groups’ attacks against unarmed civilians last week are unacceptable especially when NDP is claiming to crackdown on unruly and unethical conduct.

In this context, the news report – “Egypt’s security services have arrested Al Jazeera bureau chief in Cairo Abdel Fattah Fayed and the journalist Ahmed Yousef,” the pan-Arab channel, banned since last Sunday from operating in Egypt, reported on its website.

The Egyptian government is obliged to release Al Jazeera and other news media representatives unlawfully held against the international law on Free Speech, Freedom of Press and Peaceful Assembly.

Preliminary step to democracy is civil rights recognition and the incumbent authorities’ positive response by releasing journalists, news media staff members, political prisoners and peace activists held in custody are instrumental to promote confidence with the protesters and international community at large.

The news regarding the Google Middle East and North Africa representative Wael Ghonim’s release agreement by the authorities is a progressive trend and praiseworthy.

As stated earlier intentions swiftly exemplified in delivery would always enhance better relationship in disputes.

Egypt crisis could not be resolved to republic satisfaction until the mass plea to end President Hosni Mubarak era is honored with integrity confirming the foreign powers non-interference in Egyptian political mandate.

Such action would provide the Egyptian electorate an opportunity to elect a leader pledged to Egypt sovereignty that guarantees political freedom, social justice and equality leading to economic prosperity for all.

President Hosni Mubarak has served for 30 long years and it is time to step down with dignity enabling peaceful political transition suppressed since republic declaration in 1953.

Wishing phenomenal success to Egypt Revolution in the political strife for freedom and urge the authorities to cooperate for rapid democratic evolution.

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

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Egyptian Revolution for President Hosni Mubarak Resignation

February 5, 2011

By Padmini Arhant

President Hosni Mubarak defiance to republic call for his immediate resignation is prolonging the political standoff between the people and leadership.

The Egyptian President expressed strong desire to leave office in a public statement – “I am fed up of being President for thirty long years and I wish to quit now.”

Accordingly the resignation was expected from the leader for peaceful political transition after the national conflict having claimed many innocent lives and brought the country to the brink of civil war.

Now the dramatic decision to stay in power and political imprisonment of the uprising organizers as witnessed with the people representative and Parliament opposition leader Ayman Nour recently is counterproductive for the leadership and against national interest.

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Further in the latest CNN interview – THE SITUATION ROOM – Thank you.

Aired February 4, 2011 – 18:00 ET

AHMED ABUL GHEIT, EGYPTIAN FOREIGN MINISTER: We Egyptians do not like opposition from abroad. And —

HALA GORANI, CNN CORRESPONDENT: But this is your own people asking you to do this.

GHEIT: No, no. It is not our own people.

GORANI: There are protesters out there saying we want…

(CROSSTALK)

GHEIT: The president is to transform the country. And we, all of us will transform the country not through chaos, but we will transform the country through an orderly transformation.

(END VIDEO CLIP)

BLITZER: All right. Let’s bring in professor Fouad Ajami. He’s director of Middle East studies at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, and from Los Angeles, the Egyptian-born journalist, the award-winning columnist Mona Eltahawy.

Mona, you just heard the foreign minister say, give them patience. They can work this out. It might take a few more months, but President Mubarak has to stay in power and get the job done in an orderly way.

What do you say to him?

MONA ELTAHAWY, JOURNALIST & COMMENTATOR: I say to him that the Mubarak regime right now sounds like a bunch of old men who are terrified at the thought that a youth-driven revolution is about to unseat them.

And they can’t get over it. It’s paternalism at its worst. And they’re doing is they’re acting like this very strict father who want to scare his children into begging him to stay.

It’s absolute nonsense that this has to do with the outside, when Tahrir Square and other cities around Egypt have told Mubarak very clearly, go now.

ELTAHAWY: I would tell the Obama administration very clearly that the Egyptian people have spoken loudly. Millions of them have turned out in the streets to answer the call for freedom in Egypt.

And the Mubarak regime is just buying time. If the Mubarak regime were serious about this peaceful transfer of power, they would, for example, release a young man called Wael Ghonim, who is Google’s Middle East and North Africa man, a geek, a tech guy, who they arrested, that they have had him in custody now for days. And hopefully they’re not torturing the hell out of him.

But he offers no concessions whatsoever. Instead, the Mubarak regime is trying to frighten the Egyptian public, is trying to divide it, when it knows its time is up. The international community should cut aid to the Mubarak regime and freeze Mubarak’s assets until he finally answers his people’s call and leaves.”
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By Padmini Arhant – Egyptian Revolution…contd.

It is clear from the reports that President Mubarak latest position to continue in office and his administration rhetoric to citizens’ peaceful protest exacerbates the political quagmire with explicit plan to strengthen status quo eliminating democratic possibilities at the remotest extent.

President Hosni Mubarak and cabinet members are either incognizant or fallacious in the proposal antithetical to main street emphatic demand for the President and the entire regime termination from office.

The notion that the nation will crumble upon their cessation in power is presumptuous and an insult to injury for a society of 80 million population with young, energetic, intelligent professionals and dedicated political leaders deprived an opportunity to confirm the reality up until now.

President Hosni Mubarak and the loyalists have lost credibility not only among the Egyptian electorate treated as subjects under the repressive government but also in the international domain contributing to allies’ image salvation following the violent crackdown to suppress pro-democracy peace movement.

Any democratic nation contemplating aid withdrawal to totalitarianism cannot be representative of democratic values conspicuously rejected in President Hosni Mubarak era and the rest of Middle East.

As stated earlier, Egypt political showdown is turned into a theatrical exhibit by the embattled President and affiliates in their relentless pursuit for dominance against republic will.

From the streets in Paris to Cairo – economic and political decisions detrimental to en masse are being imposed in the so-called democracy to proclaim supremacy nearing end despite concerted efforts to thwart the inevitable demise.

It is important for global citizens to rise peacefully and non-violently against any form of threat to their dignified existence with political freedom, social equality and justice ultimately enabling economic prospects for all.

Please remember the Velvet Revolution – a non-violent revolution (November 17 – December 29, 1989) in Czechoslovakia (known as Velvet revolution in Czech and Gentle revolution in Slovak) that precipitated the communist government overthrow with Czech Republic and Slovak Republic respectively emerging in orderly yet decisive manner to people contentment –

The government dismantled with President Gustáv Husák resignation on December 10, 1989 facilitating the June 1990 first democratic elections since 1946.

Lately Tunisian citizens proved in their battle against corrupt dictatorial power that peaceful and non-violent republic revolution is historically a powerful mechanism to implement authentic change in a society.

Likewise people in Egypt have demonstrated remarkable solidarity and steel resolve in their plea for President Hosni Mubarak and the establishment dismissal with initial conciliatory reaction resulting in the authority’s contradictory action legitimizing the urgency to deter authoritarian rule.

The U.S and allies operation in Iraq targeted the Iraqi President Saddam Hussein’s residential palaces to oust the adversary by force.

However, the situation in Egypt committed to non-violence and peaceful political evolution can be expedited with honor rather than humiliation for the reluctant authorities.

Again President Hosni Mubarak evidently adamant to retain control not on his volition in the prominent external influence.

Nonetheless the leader is presented with a unique moment to acknowledge the people political mandate for instant exit leading to fundamental change in Egyptian politics.

President Hosni Mubarak is also reminded of the fact that those advising the leader to procrastinate departure in the hope of quelling dissent based on earlier experience are challenging the revolution resilience vowed to prevail this time considering public frustration at breaking point over thirty years of oppression.

Besides the leader should realize that ill-advisers are always the first to flee and disavow ties once the wheels fly off the wagon. If the unfolding scenario has not disillusioned the President then unfortunately it is analogous to seeking oasis in a barren desert.

Therefore the saving grace in this political crisis would be to accept the development in republic favor and resign from office with dignity.

The incumbent government is obliged to release the political prisoners like the initiators behind the peace march and Wael Ghonim – the individual allegedly held in custody on false convictions. Positive response in this context would alleviate existing anti-government sentiments among the vast majority.

Egypt revolution must maintain their non-violent peaceful decorum displayed until now and persevere in the path to victory.

It is equally imperative to refrain from allowing puppet figures launched by foreign powers for their strategic gains rather than Egyptian citizens’ progress in the changing political event.

The Egyptian military continuous law and order enforcement without any harm to civilians or private and public property would unequivocally ease any tensions in the imminent political transformation with President Hosni Mubarak and cabinet replacement.

Defense personnel primary obligation is national security by protecting citizens from domestic and overseas aggression.

The measures adopted on February 4, 2011 is proved effective in promoting peaceful environment and would be beneficial to extend until the crisis is resolved to republic satisfaction.

It is evident from the two weeks peace rally for paradigm shift in Egyptian political concept that autocracy cannot win at all costs and eventually succumb to people power in human history.

Egypt sovereignty and republic future can no longer be determined by undemocratic discretionary powers.

People in Egypt must succeed in their political goals and gain momentum in peaceful approach for democracy.

You have international community blessings and support to assist in your political endeavor.

The global citizens are urged to stand by the Egyptian people in this noble humanitarian cause.

Please remain calm but do not compromise on your political aspirations for you will triumph against pseudo power.

Good Luck to Egypt patriots for a successful political achievement.

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

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Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak Resignation

February 3, 2011

By Padmini Arhant

President Hosni Mubarak expressing desire to quit needs to be exemplified in action with immediate resignation from office.

The President’s resignation in honor of the republic will for a fundamental political transformation would resolve the national conflict and prevent further exacerbation of political unrest having claimed many lives.

President Hosni Mubarak concern for the violence in Tahrir Square, Cairo is appreciative.

However the situation is predominantly attributed to state-sponsored infiltration in the peaceful and non-violent demonstration thus far resulting in casualties that are unacceptable.

The government bears responsibility to citizens’ safety and national security. It is imperative for the deployed military personnel to restore law and order.

Those in violation of the law are to be isolated from the peaceful protesters and security measures enforced to terminate clashes between the pro and anti-government rallies.

The current situation is to be brought under control in a non-violent and peaceful manner.

Meanwhile, President Hosni Mubarak should deliver message to the people on state television confirming the resignation from office and appeal to his supporters as well as protesters to accept the latest development peacefully in national interest.

Subsequent to Presidential resignation, the government is to adopt the constitutional rule of law and prepare the nation for the democratic Presidential election.

Citizens in Egypt are presented with unique opportunity for a new beginning. Hence their commitment to nation building in a democratic environment would not be feasible without peace and unity among different groups in the society.

It is important for the Egyptian population to come together in solidarity with a solemn pledge to serve and defend the nation for common good.

On that optimistic note – Wishing the land of ancient civilization a magnificent future.

Congratulations! To the Egyptian Republic on the birth of democracy with abundant peace and prosperity for all.

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

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Instigated Violence in Egypt Revolution

February 3, 2011

By Padmini Arhant

The ongoing pro-democracy citizens’ march in Egypt is mired by state-sponsored brutal attacks against unarmed peaceful protesters left to fend for themselves on the international community watch.

In the twenty first century – humanity might have made tremendous progress in the attempt to re-enact universe creation and space exploration for alternative inhabitation.

However, unfortunately in humanitarian matter the contemporary period reflects the medieval times savagery to rein control over the innocent Egyptian people oppressed and persecuted for three decades by the democratic governments backed dictatorship.

The message from powerful nation on Egypt uprising as an internal affair and advising against external interference would be credible upon similar policy then preventing the invasion of sovereign Iraq with coalition forces from 35 countries under false pretext justified as the liberation cause through military aggression resulting in perpetual carnage and destruction until now.

Furthermore, mankind failure to recognize the consequences of apathy attributed to twentieth century holocaust leading to World War II and subsequent erroneous actions till today are largely responsible for human suffering.

President Hosni Mubarak evidently is not acting on his volition to stay in power.

The global organization orchestrating the terrible monstrosity under the guise of world leadership to proclaim dominance is self-misguided and impaired by false presumptions in the Machiavellian pursuit -the end justifies the means.

According to the news reports – the state instigated anarchy and violence with paid mob attacks against peaceful participants for freedom while the Egyptian army funded by U.S. military aid around $1.7 billion is a spectator to the provocative incidents defying military code of honor to protect lives and defend the nation from domestic as well as overseas infiltration.

The security personnel in civilian attire involved in the human casualties are deployed as servitudes depicting ancient rule to guard singular entity – President Hosni Mubarak advised by foreign sources to prolong the crisis despite the 80 million population decry and demand for immediate resignation from office.

President Hosni Mubarak insincere offer to negotiate with opposition signifies western powers strategy to marginalize the historic political transformation regarded an impediment to economic colonization and political imperialism in the region.

Adapting to the so-called war on terror policy –non-negotiation with terrorists would synonymously apply to autocratic rule.

Again selective amnesia is not uncommon in politics.

In 2003 the U.S. and allies rejected peace activists’ call for due diligence preceding the illegal military attack exhibited in shock and awe and occupation of Iraq.

It was then followed by authorized execution of the adversary (previously an ally) the former President Saddam Hussein in public view widely televised as the good triumphs over evil.

Although the Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein’s atrocities within society in semblance to Egypt and other Middle East nations or elsewhere was widely known,

The urgency to eliminate the leadership emanated from the political conviction on Iraqi leaders’ imminent threat to U.S. and allies viz. Saudi Arabia…using non-traceable WMD, unsubstantiated links to 9/11 and Al-Qaeda among the prominent falsified reasons notwithstanding the economic dispute over Iraqi government nationalization of oil fields at that time.

Therefore the instruction to refrain from serving ultimatums to a totalitarian government under their embattled ally President Hosni Mubarak overtly backed by powerful democracies is hypocrisy at the least and reprehensible in reality.

President Hosni Mubarak and puppet figure heads controlled by the shadow world government maintaining authority on global resources and territories ought to reconcile terms with evolution through revolution determined to succeed against forces denying life existence driven by excess greed contributing to the status quo.

Reiterating the truth – Mortality is the shared destiny with individual deeds their testimony in life.

Egypt population non-violent plea for democracy deserves global empathy exemplified through international solidarity in delivering the legitimate outcome – terminating President Hosni Mubarak term in office effective immediately.

International condemnation to the crime against humanity in Egypt and alike would expedite the inevitable success.

Procrastination in compliance to public request would be unwise for the leadership and the affiliates.

The long overdue change can no longer be thwarted by the powerful and would be implemented regardless in a natural process.

Egyptian citizens having endured tyranny thus far must not lose hope for the plight is nearing end.

It is crucial for demonstrators to sustain their steel resolve through peace and non-violence and not relent in the quest for political freedom.

People in Egypt are part of the world society and injustice towards one is injustice against all.

The global citizens are urged to come forward and extend their overwhelming support to the noble cause – Republic power and real democracy in Egypt.

Best wishes to fellow citizens in Egypt, Jordan, Yemen, Algeria… for a glorious victory in the dawn of democracy.

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

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Middle East Republic Revolution

February 2, 2011

By Padmini Arhant

The pro-democracy protest in Egypt is currently developed into Million Citizens March demanding the dictatorial power resignation remaining defiant in prolonging the undemocratic rule.

Meanwhile the latest report on February 1, 2011 from Washington D.C. issued by the U.S. State Department is –

“State Dept. spokesman P.J. Crowley reiterated the White House’s position that President Mubarak must enact political and economic reforms as he pledged. We want to see concrete actions that show the government of Egypt is responding to the aspirations of the Egyptian people.”

For the U.S. administration’s kind information – the aspirations of the Egyptian people is the removal of repressive regime headed by their embattled ally President Hosni Mubarak.

Ignoring the republic will for fundamental change beginning with the head of the state is categoric refusal of real democracy for vested interests.

Further the U.S. double standards in foreign policy is accentuated through staunch support for totalitarian governments across the Middle East with selective elimination of adversary (once an ally) Iraq’s former President Saddam Hussein through warfare while protecting the strategic partner President Hosni Mubarak against Egyptian citizens’ peaceful plea for his ousting.

Again the differential policy maintained despite widespread persecution and human rights violation throughout West Asia.

It is ominously clear that such discriminatory foreign policy foments disenfranchisement contributing to the status quo.

Tunisian deposed leader Ben Ali and now Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak as well as several other U.S allies would not be in power without the established complacency to despotism.

Until today Iraq war architects vehemently defend the illegal invasion and occupation in the face of prevalent chaos and destruction with millions of displaced Iraqis having become refugees in their homeland and significant population stranded in the neighboring nations.

The U.S. justification on military aggression at phenomenal loss of human lives and economic costs was democratic Iraq and ending Saddam Hussein’s brutal era.

If the western criteria on Middle East and any Islamic nation democracy is nominating puppet figure as the head of the state implementing autocratic rule to contain fundamentalism or radicalism although emanating from the biased policy with mediocre economic standards to inhibit political transformation in semblance to People’s Republic of China- i.e. state controlled free market economy with no political freedom,

It is noteworthy that Iraq was economically stable with decent health care, higher education facilities, solid infrastructure and poignantly no Al-Qaeda or Iranian regime infiltration prior to 2003 military attack and subsequently the U.S. appointed pro-Iranian government with Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki yet to stabilize the beleaguered nation from foreign troops.

Egypt population comparatively disadvantaged with distinct socio-economic disparities under U.S. and allies favored President Hosni Mubarak.

The U.S. stance in Egyptian uprising and the rest of Middle East is diametrically opposed to American democratic values – the so-called political and economic reforms cannot be realistic with unpopular leader President Hosni Mubarak given the trajectory over three decades.

The massive corruption and political suppression with concentrated power among the affluent members in the society is forced upon the people regardless of the devastating impact up until now.

It is deeply regrettable that those nations taking pride in individual liberty and political freedom at home are instrumental in safeguarding the illegitimate governments – monarchy, theocracy… anything except democracy in the Arab world and China.

Appointing new Prime Minister and reshuffling cabinets are ad hoc responses purely for self-salvation and compliance to foreign powers influence for prolonging authoritarianism.

It does not necessarily address the immediate requirement and that being the dynasties and theocracy renunciation of power to allow republic governance through free and fair elections with candidates endured suffering like political imprisonment for years and fought against government abuse of power by remaining in the country experiencing national political struggle.

In Egypt the opposition leader Ayman Abd El Aziz Nour imprisoned for political dissidence from 2005 to 2009 by President Hosni Mubarak and recently hospitalized for sustaining injury during peaceful protest on January 28, 2011 is committed to human rights, constitutional reform limiting Presidential powers and opening Presidential elections to multiple candidates.

People in Egypt would enormously benefit from choosing a local resident leader like Ayman Nour for having demonstrated loyalty to the people through self-sacrifice and continue to pledge support for Egypt liberation.

Moreover there is prominent commonality between the leader Ayman Nour and Egyptian main street in many aspects – the present ruling power abuse in particular and could relate to the plight on personal accounts.

Any other choices for political leadership ex-IAEA Chief Mohammed El Baradei with excess western exposure and regional power intimacy would be susceptible to skepticism among wary political factions and may not sustain power leading to destabilization within a short period.

Therefore providing opportunity to young vibrant leaderships such as Ayman Nour – national university law graduate with verifiable service to the local population would set precedence for future political aspirants considering a vast majority likely to obtain higher education from within the country due to individual situations and financial reasons.

Egypt will be strong and stable under democratic system represented by leadership dedicated to national progress devoid of foreign intervention either western or regional predominantly responsible for political mayhem as witnessed in Iraq.

People in Egypt could realize their political dream through unity and resilience paramount to prevail against the power hungry external sources backed government.

President Mubarak declaration not to run for office next term is nothing but desperate times seeking desperate measures.

The message from the Egyptian patriots is clear – President Hosni Mubarak must step down and procrastination in departure would exacerbate political crisis having already claimed many lives.

Egyptian citizens should not be disheartened from the delay tactics and political maneuvering – not uncommon for authority unwilling to surrender especially amid their crumbling world thereby confirming the self-interest over national interest.

They decline defeat – the destiny and their denial in this regard is the irony.

The pro-democracy demonstrators determined to succeed against all odds would initially conquer fear nonetheless in strict adherence to peace and non-violence – a formidable challenge against any force.

Likewise the mass movement in Jordan determined to abolish monarchy continued in the modern twenty first century would be wise to reject the political appointments carried out under global society privileged members’ instructions to rein control over domestic affairs in the entire Middle East for economic colonization and political dominance.

It is time for every Middle Eastern citizen subject to tyranny emulate Tunisian achievement in people power dismissal of the repressive government.

Whether it is Iran, Syria, Jordan, Palestine – besieged Gaza, West Bank and East Jerusalem, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Qatar, Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Sudan…or Egypt – to rise to political awakening and restore inalienable human rights for all are born to be free and not held in permanent confinement at the elitists behest.

All things must end for a peaceful new beginning. Democracy is meaningful with public participation in electoral process to elect representatives and leaders with political will, courage, integrity and above all exemplify the solemn oath towards national defense, social equality including women empowerment, universal peace and prosperity.

Any security or armed personnel violence against peaceful dissidents would be self-detrimental for the authorities and restraining use of force is highly recommended.

Similarly looting and vandalism is unacceptable jeopardizing the non-violent civilian peace activity nearing victory for democracy. Those indulging in criminal offense should be apprehended to save lives and prevent damages to private or public property.

People power as patriotic caretakers of a sovereign nation is the inevitable outcome and accepting reality would enable authority to leave in dignity.

Best Wishes and Good Luck to fellow citizens in Egypt, Jordan, Yemen, Algeria, Sudan, Syria, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Palestine…in their triumph over political tribulation.

Peace to all!

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

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Egypt – Republic Revolution for Democracy

January 30, 2011

By Padmini Arhant

Yet another country in North Africa is confronted with republic revolution against tyranny and oppression.

Egypt – the Pharaoh land has remained so until now with autocratic rule since declaration as the republic on July 18, 1953.

The systemic abuse of power and corruption in the political system has been endured by the 80 million people without any representation in governance.

Uprising in the past has been successfully quelled with violence by the security forces including intimidation through military presence in civilian zone – the standard practice of all repressive regimes in pro-democracy peaceful protest.

The political freedom struggle is never without sacrifice especially against totalitarian government emboldened by strong diplomatic and strategic relationships with powerful ‘democracies’ advising the embattled ally to contain the uprising and not called for renunciation of power due to vested interests.

Besides Egypt military funded with U.S aid in billions of dollars is believed to exert authority in power sharing with the unpopular government.

Egypt following Tunisia – triumphant in ousting the dictatorial power has suffered casualties reportedly around 100 in the past five days only expected to rise considering the incumbent political maneuvering to stay in power against republic will.

President Hosni Mubarak in a frantic effort to salvage the situation is reported to have appointed former intelligence Chief Omar Suleiman as the Vice President after 30 years vacuum and ex-aviation Minister Ahmed Shafiq as Prime Minister despite public rejection of the extemporaneous political decisions.

Further claims are the administration sought cabinet’s official resignation to prove the transitionary measures again not conforming to citizens’ demand seeking President Hosni Mubarak and affiliates removal from office.

Meanwhile curfew is imposed in major cities – Cairo, Alexandria, Suez…with communication sources shut down to restrict information flow on the ongoing political turmoil.

As for United States foreign policy in the latest political events around the world – it has been forthright in defending Southern Sudan secession with Abyei the disputed border territory between North and South Sudan remaining unresolved and contentious in the political quagmire predicted to trigger tribal confrontations.

Lebanon recent political stalemate leading to the government collapse attributed to United States prompted Special Tribunal for Lebanon against adversary Hezbollah on the alleged involvement in the Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri assassination in 2005.

In contrast – Sudanese President Omar Bashir indicted by International Criminal Court for genocide in the prolonged civil war is least affected in the U.S quest for justice and continues to rein control over Africa’s largest nation now polarized with inevitable disintegration within having continental impact in the near future.

These political transformations around Egypt with Tunisia liberated through people power inspiring others in similar authoritative environment to implement fundamental change only possible through real democracy – the government of the people, by the people and for the people.

It is clear that democracy in Egypt and elsewhere can no longer be determined by the privileged members in the global society.

Defiance in this regard could exacerbate the political crisis resulting in more civilian casualties and possible destruction of world’s cherished treasures notwithstanding the rich cultural heritage in the land of ancient civilization.

Hence President Hosni Mubarak is urged to honor the mass request to gracefully step down from office and allow the democratic process to take place peacefully in accordance with national constitution.

People of Egypt have a greater responsibility to maintain non-violence and peace in their political pursuit for individual liberty and inalienable human rights.

The parties responsible for looting and vandalism referred to as anarchy in the news reports are not verifiable at this present time.

However, Tunisia had similar incidents and the government resistance forces were not ruled out in the crime and clarified as an attempt to portray the dissenters as offenders.

Nonetheless citizens can achieve their long desired goals for meaningful democracy without compromising on civility during demonstration and defend lives as well as national property in the historic liberation cause.

Egypt synonymous to any other nation is not devoid of intellectual talent, courage, integrity and selfless sacrifice required to lead the imminent democracy in the new beginning.

The democratic leader will be the one pledged to promote unity, secularism without hierarchy, social equality, political opportunity and economic progress for all.

Furthermore, Egypt will be an exemplary peace mediator in the Middle East and North Africa upon becoming a democratic nation under progressive leadership committed to universal peace and prosperity.

People in Egypt are close to realizing their dream for democracy and therefore extremely important to ensure the absence of nationalism and foreign intrusion in their political choice to eliminate the puppet figure perception among the disenfranchised population in the region.

National security rests on the current leadership in accepting the reality with people mobilization resilient to end President Hosni Mubarak era.

The armed forces engagement on the ground for reasons other than enforcing law and order would confirm the inconspicuous means to suppress the peaceful democratic movement in modern Egypt.

Likewise internal and external influences favoring the undemocratic government extension would be self-detrimental and foment anti-sentiments evolving into potential global threats.

There is tremendous hope for democracy to emerge in the transcontinental nation – Egypt with people power prevailing against the political establishment leaning towards dynastic rule in the twenty first century.

The government interim actions to sustain control over the unanimous call for the head of the state departure is counterproductive and instead conciliatory response would ease tension to enable smooth political exit.

Democracy in Egypt would facilitate peace in the Middle East deprived of political freedom and social justice contributing to economic disparity.

Invasion and occupation along with complacency to any political rule but democracy in the region has engendered terrorism and militancy used as the premise for incessant warfare.

Egypt is poised to experience political freedom in semblance to contemporary democracy and deserves international support in the extraordinary humanitarian challenge.

Birth of a nation or a paradigm shift in political concept could be expedited with global empathy exemplified in the coordinated political activity.

People in Egypt must keep their spirits high and aim for the positive outcome i.e. republic governance.

Best Wishes and Good Luck to all citizens in Egypt for a magnificent victory in the political strife for peaceful democracy.

Thank you.

Padmini Arhant

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