“There are very few moments in our lives where we have the privilege to witness history taking place. This is one of those moments. This is one of those times. The people of Egypt have spoken. Their voices have been heard. And Egypt will never be the same. For Egyptians have made it clear, that nothing less than genuine democracy will carry the day.” Obama
The liberal media is always delirious about democracy. They love it when the mob overthrows a "regime" regardless of the potential consequences. The US media in particular loves to meddle in any country where there is an ascendent new democratic movement. They loved Castro, were euphoric when the Shah fell and they absolutely went gaga over Robert Mugabe taking over Rhodesia.
The headlines today are all excited about the change coming to Egypt. Chris Mathews has that old tingle back. Obama is praising who knows what in Egypt because no one yet knows who, who is. Obama is just happy about democracy. We shall find out in fairly short order and if history is any judge it will be far less than was expected.
Here is how Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe, formerly Rhodesia, played to the liberal media.
This is how it all played out:
And where the democratic movement took Zimbabwe today: