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Originally posted by Niki2:

As to W...it took the Egyptian PEOPLE to cause this, not us invading. To me, that nullifies any "prophetic" aspect to his "predictions". He wanted to FORCE countries into democracy...that wouldn't work, as we already know.

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As Egyptians began to grasp the magnitude of the revolution that has swept through their country, the military junta found itself grappling Monday with the economic problems that fueled the revolt, including massive youth unemployment and economic underdevelopment.

In a communique, the military appealed to Egyptians to return to work, saying a lack of production will hurt the nation's economy already weakened by the protests.

The armed forces, "in order to achieve security and stability of the nation and the citizens and to guarantee the continuation of production in all the country sectors, calls on the citizens and labor sectors to carry out their duties, each one in his position, with appreciation for what you have endured for a long time," said Maj. Gen. Mohsen al-Fangari.

The communique was issued as state workers from the civil affairs section of the Interior Ministry demonstrated in Cairo's Abbasiya neighborhood calling for fair compensation and better work conditions, witnesses told CNN.

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