Greetings from Egypt

[UltraWright]

Hi comrades.

I used to be a crypto-socialist (in the sense that I am a socialist but I used to keep it a secret in fear of being persecuted by the now dissolved State Security). Now after the Egyptian revolution (soft coup d'etat?) it is safe to be a socialist in Egypt again.

I hope that I learn from you (and maybe you learn from me) as much as possible.

[Nolan]

Welcome.

[Os Cangaceiros]

Hi.

How do you feel about the events unfolding in Egypt?

[Zav]

Congratulations on being out of the red closet, and welcome to RevLeft.:)

[UltraWright]

Hi.

How do you feel about the events unfolding in Egypt?

I have mixed feelings about it. The uprising started as a popular revolution and then the workers in Egypt (especially those in Al Mahalla) started going on strikes and a real labor revolution was about to take place. However, the army secretly issued a law criminalizing strikes and protests in order to suppress the labor revolution as it would affect his investments.

I am still feeling optimistic. The Egyptians are starting to teach themselves about politics and the workers (especially those of Al Mahalla, again :D) will not let their rights be compromised again. I know how persistent they are and I trust their struggle will be fruitful.

Darn, I need to work on my English.

[ellipsis]

Welcome to the forum! Glad you can be open about your politics, must be an exciting time to be in Egypt. Be sure to check out the Egypt sub-forum in Ongoing Struggles, your contributions are sure to be invaluable.

[Le Socialiste]

Welcome, comrade!

How are things progessing (regressing?) in Egypt? I just heard about the recent May 27 demonstrations, do you think they have the potential to carry a truly socialist program? What's the situation like? Revolutionary? Reactionary?

What's the general mood/feeling of the people?

[Cork Socialist]

Welcome to the Board Comrade.