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Shout out to our Egyptian Pounders

I know many of us are monitoring the conflict occurring in Egypt.  We all hope the situation will be resolved quickly and with a minimum of blood shed.  I also hope a freer and more democratic government will be in power soon. 

As importantly, I hope our Egyptian Spurs fans and their friends and families are safe and sound. Heshamkm and Spoiled, y'all have been on my mind lately and if you have a moment please drop us a line.  (Let's hope the internet shutdown is a temporary inconvenience instead of a long term government censorship issue).  Anyway, let us know how you're doing.

Be safe and Power to the People!

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man they shut down the internet and everything. the people want to take back there country which is probably been corrupted for years. that might happen in the usa if dont stop printing money. they make the protesters out to be the bad people when all they are trying to do is bring the dirt from under the carpet out into the open. the government dont like it so they try to shut everybody up with silencing the internet. WOW this shi^ is crazy. hope it dont happen here.

by BLACKANDSILVER on Jan 29, 2011 12:20 PM CST reply actions  

I can tell you this, the next few years won’t be easy. As you said, the government continues to print money, which further devalues it. The people who will be affected by that the most: the poor and disenfranchised. Protests over here is not outside the realm of possibility.

Pop for President.

"Rip it and grip it!" -Kevin Costner

by The Augustus on Jan 30, 2011 2:46 PM CST up reply actions  

What are you talking about?

Do not f*ck with me when I am whimsical.

by Queness on Jan 30, 2011 8:43 PM CST up reply actions  

Politics from an entirely unpopular viewpoint.

"Rip it and grip it!" -Kevin Costner

by The Augustus on Feb 1, 2011 12:24 AM CST up reply actions  

Echo what she said (well). We’re thinking about you guys, let us know what’s up when you can.

"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA

by SgtinManusArmy on Jan 29, 2011 4:20 PM CST reply actions  

Apparently to Mubarak, Denial IS just a river in Egypt.

by DrumsInTheDeep on Jan 29, 2011 10:12 PM CST reply actions   1 recs

Yes. Living in that dictator bubble for thirty years tends to skew ones sense of reality, it seems.

But, at the risk of trivializing this, it’s a lot like the Spur’s season; not over by a long shot. The man seems weak at the moment, but I’m sure he won’t be easy to get rid of. It all depends on what the army does. Could be like Tunisia, or could be like Tienanmen. I’m hoping for the former, but it’s hard to tell at this point.

All these GIFs are breaking my browser.

by quincyscott on Jan 31, 2011 12:29 AM CST up reply actions  

could be like Tienanmen

No, it cannot be like Tienanmen anymore. It’s between a revolution and civil war at this point. I am not sure what I ‘m hoping for, it’s not going to be pretty either way.

"Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure."

by Kondor on Jan 31, 2011 9:05 PM CST up reply actions  

Bella, thanks for this.

 Heshamkm and Spoiled: we’re on pins and needles until we hear from you.

Pop does NOT have special bonding exercises for the team on the Rodeo Road Trip.

by J.R. Wilco on Jan 30, 2011 1:00 PM CST reply actions  

التوفيق النصر

(successful victory)

"I had an excellent game. It was just an excellent game. We are an excellent team. I had an excellent game." DeJuan Blair 12/29/10 SA 97 - LA 82

http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html

by Joe deLarios on Jan 30, 2011 8:55 PM CST reply actions  

Well done, Artis.

Have a JTU.

Pop does NOT have special bonding exercises for the team on the Rodeo Road Trip.

by J.R. Wilco on Jan 31, 2011 3:45 PM CST up reply actions  

One reason the Spurs have been so positive for me this past decade is because of the many truly crappy things going on in the world. I hope and pray for a brighter, more peaceful, more democratic future for Egypt, and for its Arab neighbors. I also hope for an end to the Egyptian government assaulting its own people with tear gas canisters labeled, “Made in the USA.” An end to my country rendering prisoners secretly to Egypt to be tortured by their brutal secret police; I want both of these things to be part of the past. Man, I could go on, but I’ll leave it at that. I look forward to a time when the things my country exports consist mainly of jazz, rock and roll, democracy, and basketball, four things that truly make me proud to say I am an American.

To my brothers and sisters of Egypt, and everywhere else on this little planet of ours, peace and love.

All these GIFs are breaking my browser.

by quincyscott on Jan 31, 2011 12:23 AM CST reply actions  

demorcratic will not fix anything. neither will republican. they are both desighned to make us argue and divide. what the people in egypt are doing is something positive for there country. they are showing that they can unite and stand strong together. we the people are the government"together". people in america are brainwashed with propaganda and believe everything the TV tells them. As far as egypt goes its probably way worse than they are showing. the tv show us what we want to here. they pass a bill that fu@*s everybody and people worry about whats happening in hollywood or who is cheating on who, what to wear, what to eat, who hot and whos not. i know this might offend you but the gov leaders do not get the same health care , they dont pay taxes, and they take are rights away with false flag terror. more and more security has been planted in after the attack of 9/11. Egypt has risen for the revolution and im afraid to say but more than likely people in america will have a civil war or go into a revolution. the money will devalue and the price of food and gas will go up. if you see gas go up pay attention to your food cause its going to rise to. (if you dont know why its bc the oil gets more pricey and it cost more to ship the product)

by BLACKANDSILVER on Jan 31, 2011 3:11 AM CST up reply actions  

what do you know. after this post i went to visit yahoo.com. this was the headline article.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110130/sc_nm/us_food_meat_laboratory_feature

by BLACKANDSILVER on Jan 31, 2011 3:40 AM CST up reply actions  

lets see they shut down the internet in egypt. our leader just got thru passing a bill where they can sensor the internet. why ? bc the wiki leaks documents that were released. notice our government did not deny any of the doc. they lock the guy up instead and have wiki leaks shut him down. but this shit has been happening.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3u3JSEqNtlg
hope everything wakes people up. stand strong people of egypt

by BLACKANDSILVER on Jan 31, 2011 3:18 AM CST reply actions  

The internet “off switch” bill is Joe Lieberman’s. It did not pass, but it will be sent back through again even though Joe has announced his retirement. The Patriot Acts already pretty well give the president any power he wants though. All that has to be done is to call official Marshall Law and all constitutional bets are off.

"Entropy isn't what it used to be."

by oldtimeyspurfan on Jan 31, 2011 2:06 PM CST up reply actions  

Ooops. Should have read ahead a bit before posting. Of course you are correct Hipuks. Let’s keep our thoughts towards Heshamkm and Spoiled.

"Entropy isn't what it used to be."

by oldtimeyspurfan on Jan 31, 2011 2:10 PM CST up reply actions  

Never thought I’d see this day. How does it feel?

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Jan 31, 2011 6:55 AM CST up reply actions  

rec’d.

It's in the dictionary under D-E-F-E-N-S-E...I may be wrong, I may be wrong, I may be wrong, I may be may be may be wrong, but I doubt it.

by SpursfanSteve on Jan 31, 2011 8:51 AM CST up reply actions  

Thank you, Hipuks. And please, any of our Egyptian friends, let us know how you are doing,

With all due respect, gentlemen, we're not as crazy as she is.

by CapHill on Jan 31, 2011 11:05 AM CST up reply actions  

I think I may bookmark this post for future use as possible evidence of Hipuks’ soul.

Pop does NOT have special bonding exercises for the team on the Rodeo Road Trip.

by J.R. Wilco on Jan 31, 2011 3:49 PM CST up reply actions  

it’s just a glitch

"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50

by theonlyromeo on Feb 3, 2011 8:22 PM CST up reply actions  

…in the matrix…

Pop does NOT have special bonding exercises for the team on the Rodeo Road Trip.

by J.R. Wilco on Feb 4, 2011 5:42 PM CST up reply actions  

Okay, I really really hate to be the voice of reason here

Rec’d

"Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure."

by Kondor on Jan 31, 2011 9:08 PM CST up reply actions  

Ah, all the years of pleading for you to embrace logic and rational thought have somehow paid off. Well said and on point, my normally-anarchist friend. I proudly rec you.

"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA

by SgtinManusArmy on Jan 31, 2011 11:09 PM CST up reply actions  

Basement Kitteh would be disappointed.

It's in the dictionary under D-E-F-E-N-S-E...I may be wrong, I may be wrong, I may be wrong, I may be may be may be wrong, but I doubt it.

by SpursfanSteve on Feb 1, 2011 11:13 AM CST up reply actions  

Nice to hear from you and welcome back. It sounds like there are going to be some tough times for Egypt ahead.

"Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure."

by Kondor on Feb 1, 2011 5:50 PM CST up reply actions  

Good to know that you’re safe, heshamkm. Hopefully things will get better for you and your family.

"A life, Jimmy, you know what that is? It’s what happens while you wait for moments that will never come." - Lester Freamon, The Wire

by silverandblack_davis on Feb 1, 2011 6:18 PM CST up reply actions  

I’m so happy to know you’re safe and sound.

It’s like one our PtR family members is getting in much later than curfew. We’re just happy you made it! Please don’t be a stranger… ( I know, I know… pot calling the kettle black).

Welcome back, Heshamkm.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. ~ CMoney
I am happy. I am proud. ~ Manu Ginobili

by bellasa on Feb 1, 2011 7:16 PM CST up reply actions  

Here’s to you getting out safely. I hope that your time in Turkey is as enjoyable as possible.Let me know if you think you’ll be able to make it to S.A. before the season is over.

Pop does NOT have special bonding exercises for the team on the Rodeo Road Trip.

by J.R. Wilco on Feb 1, 2011 11:56 PM CST up reply actions  

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