And, yes, I DO take it personally: It's spreading...!

Mandy: Great blog!
Mark: Thanks to all the contributors on this blog. When I want to get information on the events that really matter, I come here.
Penny: I'm glad I found your blog (from a comment on Think Progress), it's comprehensive and very insightful.
Eric: Nice site....I enjoyed it and will be back.
nora kelly: I enjoy your site. Keep it up! I particularly like your insights on Latin America.
Alison: Loquacious as ever with a touch of elegance -- & right on target as usual!

"Everybody's worried about stopping terrorism. Well, there's a really easy way: stop participating in it."
- Noam Chomsky

Follow @profmarcus

Send tips and other comments to: profmarcus2010@yahoo.com /* ---- overrides for post page ---- */ .post { padding: 0; border: none; }

And, yes, I DO take it personally

Tuesday, February 01, 2011

It's spreading...!

i don't want to run the risk of overstating what's happening here but i'm not sure that's possible...

AlJazeera: Jordan's King Abdullah dismisses government, names new PM amidst protests

Jordan's King Abdullah has dismissed his government and appointed a new prime minister, AlJazeera reports.

The network says the Jordanian government resigned amid protests in the country.

this is big, no doubt about it...

Labels: egypt, Jordan, King Abdullah, tectonic shift