“Can one be in the fog, and not know and sometimes, if comfortable, not care?”
For a while, perhaps. But in this case, making the wrong decisions will have dire consequences. If this “fog” causes Mubarek to step down abruptly, or be removed by force, this is going to go from a “3” to near “10” very quickly (”1” being Paris in springtime, “10” being Rwanda).
humans (myself included) always attempt to convince themselves they live not 'in the fog'. Therefore the facts of life are wrong decisions for the majority or no decision by a majority. Life goes on and sleep and fog rule everyone's life. Should I be quiet? Yes, typing words on paper or a computer screen can be hazardous to one's health, and yes, even in America.