9 Months after the first Tahrir Square protests in Cairo, Egypt against the regime of Mubarak the people are back on that same square protesting again. This time against what they call the Military Junta. When Mubarak was removed from office the army took over as a temporary measure, to restore law and order and such important things, but let’s be honest, whenever an Army has taken over as a temporariry measure it has never been temporary. In the old Egypt the Army was already powerful and in the new Egypt it is even more powerful. And power is not something that is given up easily or without a fight. We wish the people of Egypt well.
Thousands of Egyptians gather during a demonstration at Tahrir Square in Cairo November 18, 2011. Over 50,000 Egyptian protesters flocked to Cairo's Tahrir square on Friday to pressure the military
government to transfer power to elected civilian rule, after the cabinet tried to enshrine the army's role in a constitutional proposal. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El-Ghany Egyptians attend Friday prayers at Tahrir Square in Cairo November 18, 2011. Over 50,000 Egyptian protesters flocked to Cairo's Tahrir square on Friday to pressure the military government to transfer power to elected civilian rule, after the cabinet tried to enshrine the army's role in a constitutional proposal. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El-Ghany
Thousands of Egyptians gather during a demonstration at Tahrir Square in Cairo November 18, 2011. Over 50,000 Egyptian protesters flocked to Cairo's Tahrir square on Friday to pressure the military government to transfer power to elected civilian rule, after the cabinet tried to enshrine the army's role in a constitutional proposal. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El-Ghany
Egyptians protesters clash with riot police after they leave Tahrir Square in Cairo November 19, 2011. Riot police on Saturday cleared Cairo's Tahrir Square of protesters who had camped overnight after a rally of some 50,000 people, mainly Islamists, pressed Egypt's military rulers to transfer power swiftly to a civilian government. Around 100 protesters had stayed in the square, where police pulled down tents and confiscated chairs and banners they had set up, Reuters' witnesses said. Some minor scuffles occurred. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh
Egyptian riot police clash with protesters at Tahrir Square in Cairo November 19, 2011. Riot police on Saturday cleared Cairo's Tahrir Square of protesters who had camped overnight after a rally of some 50,000 people, mainly Islamists, pressed Egypt's military rulers to transfer power swiftly to a civilian government. Around 100 protesters had stayed in the square, where police pulled down tents and confiscated chairs and banners they had set up, Reuters' witnesses said. Some minor scuffles occurred. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh
Egyptian riot police remove protesters after clashes at Tahrir Square in Cairo November 19, 2011. Riot police on Saturday cleared Cairo's Tahrir Square of protesters who had camped overnight after a rally of some 50,000 people, mainly Islamists, pressed Egypt's military rulers to transfer power swiftly to a civilian government. Around 100 protesters had stayed in the square, where police pulled down tents and confiscated chairs and banners they had set up, Reuters' witnesses said. Some minor scuffles occurred. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh
An Egyptian walks past graffiti opposing the Interior Ministry during clashes between protesters with riot police at Tahrir Square in Cairo November 19, 2011. Riot police on Saturday cleared Cairo's Tahrir Square of protesters who had camped overnight after a rally of some 50,000 people, mainly Islamists, pressed Egypt's military rulers to transfer power swiftly to a civilian government. Around 100 protesters had stayed in the square, where police pulled down tents and confiscated chairs and banners they had set up, Reuters' witnesses said. Some minor scuffles occurred. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh
A veiled Egyptian protester clashes with riot police at Tahrir Square in Cairo November 19, 2011. Riot police on Saturday cleared Cairo's Tahrir Square of protesters who had camped overnight after a rally of some 50,000 people, mainly Islamists, pressed Egypt's military rulers to transfer power swiftly to a civilian government. Around 100 protesters had stayed in the square, where police pulled down tents and confiscated chairs and banners they had set up, Reuters' witnesses said. Some minor scuffles occurred. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El-Ghany
Protesters carry and injured man during clashes between protesters and police near Tahrir Square in Cairo November 19, 2011. Clashes erupted between riot police and protesters in Cairo's Tahrir square on Saturday after police dispersed a sit-in by demonstrators demanding the ruling military transfer power swiftly to a civilian government. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih
Protesters run as police fire tear gas during clashes at Tahrir Square in Cairo November 19, 2011. Clashes erupted between riot police and protesters in Cairo's Tahrir square Saturday after police dispersed a sit-in by demonstrators demanding the ruling military transfer power swiftly to a civilian government. Around 100 protesters had camped in the square overnight after Friday's demonstration which had gathered some 50,000 people, mostly Islamists. REUTERS/Stringer
Protester makes a fire at a riot police vehicle during clashes at Tahrir Square in Cairo November 19, 2011. Clashes erupted between riot police and protesters in Cairo's Tahrir square Saturday after police dispersed a sit-in by demonstrators demanding the ruling military transfer power swiftly to a civilian government. Around 100 protesters had camped in the square overnight after Friday's demonstration which had gathered some 50,000 people, mostly Islamists. REUTERS/Stringer
A protester holds an Egyptian flag next to a police vehicle that was set on fire during clashes between protesters and security forces at Tahrir Square in Cairo November 19, 2011. Clashes erupted between riot police and protesters in Cairo's Tahrir square on Saturday after police dispersed a sit-in by demonstrators demanding the ruling military transfer power swiftly to a civilian government. REUTERS/Stringer
Egyptian protesters gather after clashes with Egyptian riot police at Tahrir Square in Cairo November 19, 2011. At least one person was killed and more than 650 wounded in clashes between riot police and protesters in Cairo's Tahrir square Saturday, official said, after a protest demanding the ruling military transfer power swiftly to a civilian government. REUTERS/Stringer
Protesters hide behind a portion of a fence as police fire tear gas and throw stones back at protesters, who have been throwing stones at the police, near Tahrir Square in Cairo November 20, 2011. Protesters demanding an end to army rule and angered by rough police tactics battled with police on Sunday, presenting Egypt's ruling generals with their biggest security challenge yet, a week before parliamentary elections. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih
Egyptian riot police shield themselves against protesters near Tahrir Square in Cairo November 20, 2011. Protesters demanding an end to army rule and angered by rough police tactics battled with police on Sunday, presenting Egypt's ruling generals with their biggest security challenge yet, a week before parliamentary elections. Two people were killed and hundreds wounded in clashes on Saturday night reminiscent of some of the worst violence during the 18-day uprising that toppled Hosni Mubarak in February. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El-Ghany
A protester throws a tear gas canister, which had earlier been thrown by riot police, near Tahrir Square in Cairo November 20, 2011. Protesters demanding an end to army rule and angered by rough police tactics battled with police on Sunday, presenting Egypt's ruling generals with their biggest security challenge yet, a week before parliamentary elections. Two people were killed and hundreds wounded in clashes on Saturday night reminiscent of some of the worst violence during the 18-day uprising that toppled Hosni Mubarak in February. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El-Ghany
Protesters take cover as police fire tear gas and throw stones back at protesters, who have been throwing stones at the police, near Tahrir Square in Cairo November 20, 2011. Protesters demanding an end to army rule and angered by rough police tactics battled with police on Sunday, presenting Egypt's ruling generals with their biggest security challenge yet, a week before parliamentary elections. Two people were killed and hundreds wounded in clashes on Saturday night reminiscent of some of the worst violence during the 18-day uprising that toppled Hosni Mubarak in February. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El-Ghany
Protesters throw stones at riot police during clashes near Tahrir Square in Cairo November 20, 2011. Protesters demanding an end to army rule and angered by rough police tactics battled with police on Sunday, presenting Egypt's ruling generals with their biggest security challenge yet, a week before parliamentary elections. REUTERS/Stringer
A protester throws a tear gas canister, which had earlier been thrown by riot police, near Tahrir Square in Cairo November 20, 2011. Protesters demanding an end to army rule and angered by rough police tactics battled with police on Sunday, presenting Egypt's ruling generals with their biggest security challenge yet, a week before parliamentary elections. Two people were killed and hundreds wounded in clashes on Saturday night reminiscent of some of the worst violence during the 18-day uprising that toppled Hosni Mubarak in February. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El-Ghany
A protester gestures as a riot policeman points a gun at him during a clash near Tahrir Square in Cairo November 20, 2011. Protesters demanding an end to army rule and angered by rough police tactics battled with police on Sunday, presenting Egypt's ruling generals with their biggest security challenge yet, a week before parliamentary elections. REUTERS/Stringer
Wounded Egyptian protesters seen at a makeshift hospital during clashes against riot police near Tahrir Square in Cairo November 20, 2011. Protesters demanding an end to army rule and angered by rough police tactics battled with police on Sunday, presenting Egypt's ruling generals with their biggest security challenge yet, a week before parliamentary elections. REUTERS/Stringer
A protester throws a tear gas canister, which had earlier been thrown by riot police, near Tahrir Square in Cairo November 20, 2011. Protesters demanding an end to army rule and angered by rough police tactics battled with police on Sunday, presenting Egypt's ruling generals with their biggest security challenge yet, a week before parliamentary elections. REUTERS/Stringer
Protesters wash the eyes of a man affected by tear gas at a makeshift hospital, during clashes with riot police near Tahrir Square in Cairo November 20, 2011. Protesters demanding an end to army rule and angered by rough police tactics battled with police on Sunday, presenting Egypt's ruling generals with their biggest security challenge yet, a week before parliamentary elections. REUTERS/Stringer
A general view shows Tahrir Square as Egyptian riot policemen try to disperse protesters in Cairo November 20, 2011. Police backed by the army used batons and teargas on Sunday to charge protesters in Cairo's Tahrir Square demanding Eygpt's ruling generals swiftly hand power to civilians, in some of the worst violence since the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El-Ghany
Protesters surround an ambulance carrying injured protesters after clashes with the army and riot police at Tahrir Square in Cairo November 20, 2011. Police backed by the army used batons and teargas on Sunday to charge protesters in Cairo's Tahrir Square demanding Eygpt's ruling generals swiftly hand power to civilians, in some of the worst violence since the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El-Ghany
Protesters chant slogans and carry a giant Egyptian flag during clashes with riot police in Tahrir Square in Cairo November 20, 2011. Police backed by the army used batons and teargas on Sunday to charge protesters in Cairo's Tahrir Square demanding Eygpt's ruling generals swiftly hand power to civilians, in some of the worst violence since the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El-Ghany
A general view shows Tahrir Square as Egyptian riot policemen try to disperse protesters in Cairo November 20, 2011. Police backed by the army used batons and teargas on Sunday to charge protesters in Cairo's Tahrir Square demanding Eygpt's ruling generals swiftly hand power to civilians, in some of the worst violence since the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El-Ghany
A wounded Egyptian protester is rushed to a field hospital during clashes with Egyptian riot police at Tahrir Square in Cairo November 20, 2011. Police backed by the army used batons and teargas on Sunday to charge protesters in Cairo's Tahrir Square demanding Eygpt's ruling generals swiftly hand power to civilians, in some of the worst violence since the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh
An protester wounded during clashes with Egyptian riot police rests at a field hospital near Tahrir Square in Cairo November 20, 2011. Police backed by the army used batons and teargas on Sunday to charge protesters in Cairo's Tahrir Square demanding Eygpt's ruling generals swiftly hand power to civilians, in some of the worst violence since the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh
A protester wounded during clashes with Egyptian riot police is treated at a field hospital near Tahrir Square in Cairo November 20, 2011. Police backed by the army used batons and teargas on Sunday to charge protesters in Cairo's Tahrir Square demanding Eygpt's ruling generals swiftly hand power to civilians, in some of the worst violence since the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh
A wounded protester holds spent ammunition at a field hospital near Tahrir Square, during clashes with Egyptian riot police, in Cairo November 20, 2011. Police backed by the army used batons and teargas on Sunday to charge protesters in Cairo's Tahrir Square demanding Eygpt's ruling generals swiftly hand power to civilians, in some of the worst violence since the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh
Protesters wounded during clashes with Egyptian riot police in rest in a field hospital near Tahrir Square in Cairo November 20, 2011. Police backed by the army used batons and teargas on Sunday to charge protesters in Cairo's Tahrir Square demanding Eygpt's ruling generals swiftly hand power to civilians, in some of the worst violence since the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh
Protesters run away from tear gas fired by riot police during clashes between protesters and police near Tahrir Square in Cairo November 21, 2011. Protesters demanding Egypt's ruling generals hand over power beat back a new police raid to evict them from Cairo's central Tahrir Square on Monday, witnesses said. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih
A protester throws a tear gas canister, which was earlier thrown by riot police, at Tahrir Square in Cairo November 21, 2011. Protesters demanding Egypt's ruling generals hand over power beat back a new police raid to evict them from Cairo's central Tahrir Square on Monday, witnesses said. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh
A protester falls down as another protester uses a wooden board as a shield during clashes with Egyptian riot police near Tahrir Square in Cairo November 21, 2011. Egypt's Health Ministry said on Monday that the death toll in clashes between protesters and security forces in Cairo's Tahrir Square reached 20 people, state television reported. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh
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