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big trouble in little tunis (and now also Egypt)
Koshian
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so, a little widespread corruption here, a bit of nepotism there, some government censorship, high food prices and unemployment, buncha economic inequality, repressed democratic freedoms
you know where this is going
for those of us that are less informed, there are on-going protests in Tunisia (kick started by self-immolation) that have resulted in the dissolution of government, the former president of 23 years fleeing the country after being disposed, forthcoming emergency elections, and estimates of over 100 deaths
summary of the situation on wikipedia
what do y'all think about this? the repercussions on the arabic world at large? there have already been reports of solidarity protests and copycat suicides in other countries
what's your take on the situation
tl;dr pictures: http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2011/01/an_uprising_in_tunisia.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12149160
you know where this is going
for those of us that are less informed, there are on-going protests in Tunisia (kick started by self-immolation) that have resulted in the dissolution of government, the former president of 23 years fleeing the country after being disposed, forthcoming emergency elections, and estimates of over 100 deaths
summary of the situation on wikipedia
what do y'all think about this? the repercussions on the arabic world at large? there have already been reports of solidarity protests and copycat suicides in other countries
what's your take on the situation
tl;dr pictures: http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2011/01/an_uprising_in_tunisia.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12149160
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this is an excuse to remake your cat thread isn't it
I mean, theoretically, it could end very well for them.
But statistically, that's not likely.
I really just kind of want to start volunteering. I hear trans people don't fare so well in African/Middle Eastern countries though, so
i hope it ends soon without too many hurt/killed
(it won't)
the sight of innocent bystanders beaten to death amidst tear gas as the streets filled with protestors is one that wont fade quickly in my memory
Lighting yourself on fire however takes a certain level of commitment. I may not agree with you, but I respect your dedication.
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I dunno, it takes a deal of commitment to protest when you know you're more than likely going to face tear gas and clubs and live ammunition
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i think there's always a certain part of the brain that says "well maybe this time that won't happen"
lighting yourself on fire is rather determined
plus it's a good media-attention getter
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Do you know the parable of the pig and chicken when discussing breakfast?
there has not been a formal reckoning yet, but informal results are that they voted to secede and northern sudan is saying they'll allow it, so we'll see.
is this a roundabout way of saying you're stupid for protesting because you'll likely be tear gassed? Because if so that's really stupid.
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No, and apparently you don't know about the parable of the chicken and the pig when discussing breakfast either.
"parable"
I've always called it a "lame joke" whenever I'm explaining Scrum to someone.
It's actually effective if you break down roles for any large project, especially the people who would fall into the "rooster" position.
Looking it up, I see that there is a nice "parable"-like version of it. I first heard it in the "but my ass is on the line" version.
OK yeah, if you only get the more dickish version I can see where you look at it more as a joke or just someone covering their ass.
The strategy of fully committed "pigs" versus helping out "chickens" has saved me a lot of stress over the years.
or just a determination to go fuck some shit up and a high threshold for discomfort because you're used to pissing off people
Awww! God dammit! I was gonna post this!
And then this thread would be like 40 pages by now instead of two.
kill yourself
Preferably with fire.
I foresee his life being either completely miserable (and short) or really, really awesome.
e: oh wait, maybe he is dead.
Then Wyclef would write a song, and hipsters would be wearing Free Baguette shirts...
Also, a little-reported sidenote of this whole conflict, the Pirate Party has gathered a cabinet position in the new Tunisian gov't.
god I have no idea what's going on anymore
it is transitioning
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For the record, these were the roommates who thought that women could make semen.
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