Mubarak stepping down? Not so fast. Wait, now he's gone

http://www.nma.tv/ Update: Mubarak has now gone. The long-expected departure of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak once again failed to materialize on Thursday, with Mubarak's failure to stand down prolonging the state of uncertainty. News reports Thursday had predicted Mubarak would step down. International news outlets said he could no longer stand against the combined forces of people power and social media. But those predicting Mubarak's demise overlooked the fact he has stayed in power for 30 years. He did so with the support of the US, which gives Egypt over US$2 billion a year in aid. He even helped the US with its extraordinary rendition program. But US President Barack Obama, who has said he stands with the people of Egypt, has given mixed messages throughout the protests. Without the full support of the military and his strongest international ally wavering, It remains to be seen whether Mubarak can see out the remainder of his term.