Hosni Mubarak Resigns

I was apprehensive that even a resignation might no longer be enough for the Egyptians (revolutions sometimes run away with themselves). But it looks like the Egyptians will accept it:

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak resigned Friday and the military took control of the country after weeks of widespread protests and economic turmoil that have shaken this besieged nation and raised calls for democracy across an increasingly restive Middle East.

...Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators broke into chants and song as Cairo swelled with jubilation and wonder. Many of those in the square were born under Mubarak's reign, and what unfolded was a moment of transforming history in which a popular revolt toppled an icon of Arab power.

...When Suleiman appeared on television, Wael Ghonim, the Google executive and activist who in recent days had become the face of the revolt for the young generation, watched television in a living room with friends. They all jumped out of their chairs, screaming with joy.

"Long live Egypt!" they shouted in unison and genuine surprise, clapping their hands.
...The protesters had erupted in anger after the president clung to power in a state address late Thursday night. ... Mubarak had delegated most of his authorities on Thursday to his new vice president, Omar Suleiman, his loyal aide and former intelligence chief, and promised free and fair elections in September, constitutional reforms and an eventual end to emergency law. But for the swelling crowds in central Cairo's Tahrir Square, it was too little, too late after rumors had coursed through the city that the Egyptian president was leaving office.

...The anger from Mubarak's speech late Thursday still felt fresh. Mohamad Fowzy questioned what Mubarak meant by calling those killed in the protests martyrs, and that he respected the youth, when the youth are calling for his resignation.

"Is he insane? Is he trying to make us crazy?" said Fowzy, 30, a taxi driver. "We don't want him, we hate him. Why is he still here?"