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Syrian Protesters Roll Out New iPhone Apps

Posted by samzenpus on from the the-people's-app dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Protesters in Syria, dealing with a strict media blackout, have rolled out new iPhone and iPad apps to share news, stories, and even jokes. Amid a brutal crackdown, rebels are fighting back on their iPhones. The Arab Spring's newest weapon keeps the opposition informed—and the regime in check."

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  1. Wait for the media by future+assassin · · Score: 5, Insightful

    praises of brave souls trying to bring democracy into their lives in 3,2,1 while at the same time making fun of the occupy protests in "free" countries.

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    by TheSpoom (715771) Uncaring Linux user here. I have nothing to add to this but please continue. *munches popcorn*
  2. Re:cool by ackthpt · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Be sure to run such arguments through the Abraham Lincoln test. Quite a few Americans were killed in defense of his "regime."

    Not in the same ballpark, not in the same league, not even in the same sport.

    Syrian "Arab Spring" revolt isn't about secession and landholders right to keep slaves, it's about people tired of a leader who, though elected, they have no real say in his election. His father was leader for 29 years. Don' t think that fits Abe or the conferacy even tangentially.

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    A feeling of having made the same mistake before: Deja Foobar