Here is a strange one.

[Swede]

CBC (Canada) reporters got invited to a Pro Mubarak barbecue,yesterday. They were in the top floor of a highrise. This was just after Mubarak's last speech. They were happy,singing eating. Well off,well educated,they all spoke good English. They were saying things like "transistion time" "elections in 8 months" and "Mubarak loves us,he is leaving us a democracy"

Then the violence started below,they started crying. The dream of a peaceful transition over,one man said.

They must've been part of the regime,but were ready for change. I am puzzled by this.

[snappyturtle]

1. I'd say they're delusional. nt

[DJ13]

2. The loyalists expected months to burrow in, to set themselves up in secure positions

Mubarak blew it for them.

[Swede]

3. I think that is the answer.

I couldn't understand their intial happiness. Now they may have to scramble out with just their shirts.