Egypt, Cuts, My problems, my attitude and

We can all get depressed about something these days, there is a lot of bad news about and events that make you think. So Egypt, why did this problem happen? Mubarak has been there years! The people took a while to revolt, and now the rest of the world starts supporting them and says to him that its time to go! Why did the people take so long? I know the Army has a big role to play in countries like Egypt, and to be honest I know too little to really comment, but hes been around a while. And hes been a friend for some countries that now want rid of him! Every dog has his day and Mubarak has had more than his fair share I guess. It suited the western democracies to work with him during the worse days in the Middle East, and now its time to move on. But why did a smaller neighbour like Tunisia become the catalyst to start this? I suppose there will be more unrest in the African/Asian areas now. Some say religion has a bearing. I think it may be because the people there are too nice and too tolerant, and now they have taken enough-its still taken a long time! The trouble is that time may have been long enough to have problems that have just simmered, and then radicals have worked it up, extremists have made the most of it. We will have to see what emerges over the weeks, but it is good the people have had their voices heard and reacted to.
Will it take the British that long to react to the economic cuts of the Coalition government? This Coalition are in danger of becoming the most unpopular government ever. Yes we know drastic measures were needed after the mess they inherited, but can we seriously see an economic turnaround in the private sector that quickly? To employ all those that are losing jobs, to boost savings and cut debt-all within the period of this elected government? And maintain some level of public services-that affect all of us without most of us questioning the stark realities of these measures?
I do believe when one door closes there will be another door that opens! You have got to hope. You cannot give up. Trouble is there is usually a long dark tunnel to go through before you see the light, and sometimes that tunnel is a long time and it seems longer. How do you get through it?
Well that dreaded door closure looks like it will be on me soon. I only work a short week, but I depend on it. The other activities do not pay my bills. It could be a new opportunity, a new role, a new direction, but I must find it.
I could worry about it. I should do something, but meanwhile England play Italy on Saturday and I will be there at Twickenham, so I do have something to look forward to. A few pints of Guinness may help too.