Saying 'as shown in Egypt' handwaves over the real story - the preparation that went into being ready for the moment when it arose. http://www.foreignpolicy.co

Saying 'as shown in Egypt' handwaves over the real story - the preparation that went into being ready for the moment when it arose. http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2011/02/16/revolution_u?print=yes&hidecomments=yes&page=full http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2011/02/16/revolution_... http://maidhcocathail.wordpress.com/2011/02/18/the-junk-bond-%E2%80%9Cteflon-guy%E2%80%9D-behind-egypt%E2%80%99s-nonviolent-revolution/ http://maidhcocathail.wordpress.com/2011/02/18/the-junk-bond... Social media was used but it was tool in the hands of already prepared people who were willing to risk their lives.