egyptians demand faster reforms

[bcbm]

http://www.voanews.com/english/news/africa/Egyptians-Rally-Against-Slow-Government-Reforms-125203879.html

[jake williams]

Voice of America? Really?

VOA actually raises some interesting legal questions because US law preventing the propagandizing of US citizens makes it illegal for VOA to broadcast in the US, but it's also not feasible to prevent it showing up online.

Clearly all the protesters are insisiting on is a more efficient judiciary.

[bcbm]

al jazeera if you prefer
http://english.aljazeera.net/video/middleeast/2011/07/20117810134178303.html

[Pretty Flaco]

Isn't the current temporary government a military one? If so, they should start asserting themselves a little more before the military gets too comfortable.

[The Intransigent Faction]

Isn't the current temporary government a military one? If so, they should start asserting themselves a little more before the military gets too comfortable.

How's this for asserting themselves? :D http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/jul/08/egypt-erupt-angry-protest-military

Among other things:
Delegations from Egypt's nascent independent labour unions also joined the rally, despite a boycott from the official, state-controlled trade union congress.

I found this really refereshing to read. I hope my optimism in this case is merited!