[pillut48]

Mubarak still controls the military, doesn’t he? I’m worried there might be a redux of Tiananmen Square before this is all over!

[ken5050]

Actually, I think it’s the opposite..the military conrolls Mubarak..Look, there’s no reason in the world for him not to leave..he could have gone anyplace, Switzerland, Germany..Saudi Arabia..taken his multimillions..lived a life of ease....so why stay..I think the military wants him there, to be the focus of the mob’s anger, while they consolidate their power, and prepare to deal witht he Muslim Brotherrhood..I think the military was caught flat-footed by this uprising...this is a delay game..

[Girlene]

Mubarak still controls the military, doesn’t he? I’m worried there might be a redux of Tiananmen Square before this is all over!

I don't think so. Mubarak just played his hand with the military. He's a good poker player. I'm thinking this might be a power struggle between the military and Mubarak at this point. Their move. (they have a lot to lose.)

Smart choice would be for them to keep their mouths shut, quit listening to obama, start negotiating with Mubarak and keep the best interests of Egypt/peace in mind.