Egyptians Try Get Through Despite the Blackout

WSJ ^ | 1/28/11

[markomalley]

Despite the government crackdown that included an unprecedented internet and telephone blackout, some Egyptians are finding ways to communicate.

(snip)

A well-known blogger in Cairo, who does not want to be named as he is also a journalist said: “We are currently using proxies to avoid the crackdown on internet. They have been targeting media and particularly foreign media since the morning and we saw even women and children beaten up.”

[grobdriver]

included an unprecedented internet and telephone blackout

Is this what Barry wants the Internet Kill Switch for, I wonder?

[Lazamataz]

We need to take notes.

[dragnet2]

HF radio is alive and well.

[ErnBatavia]

"I will fix! I fix!"

[JPG]

It is times like these that we are so thankful to have strong, conservative leadership in the WH. Now, Barry, please put the phone jack back into the wall before you go to bed.

[grobdriver]

We need more HAMs.

[dragnet2]

[dragnet2]

[Constitution Day]

"I will fix! I fix!"

Zahi Hawass would be a great despot. He certainly has the ego required.

[NEMDF]

Yes, imagine what an impact if we lost the internet and cell phones, and had to rely on some state-run media.

[dragnet2]

[dragnet2]

Reports say the government has now brought in tanks and armored vehicle to be used against the people. Reports are many Egyptian police and government troops are siding with those in the streets.

[dragnet2]

I would suspect these are plain clothes/undercover police dragging this person off.