re: #293 RogueOne

“Hopes” that he transfers power is a whole lot different than actually jetting off to a life in exile in Jedda or London or wherever former autocrat/kleptocrats go to spend their days (and ill-gotten gains).

This is far from the first time there were rumors or claims that he was going to depart from Egypt’s power scene.

The headlines are hyping that he may stand down.

A senior member of Egypt’s governing party has told the BBC he “hopes” that President Hosni Mubarak will transfer power to Vice-President Omar Suleiman.

Hossan Badrawi, secretary general of the National Democratic Party (NDP), said Mr Mubarak would “most probably” speak to the nation soon.

It comes on the 17th day of protests against Mr Mubarak’s 30-year rule.

The Egyptian military has said it is ready to respond to the “legitimate demands of the people”.

In a statement on Egyptian state TV, it said the safety and security of the people was paramount.

The last time Mubarak got before the camera, there were reports he was going to announce his resignation. That didn’t happen then either.