Arab Spring is in the air: Attacks in Cairo shut down US Embassy

Earlier, “civil unrest” prompted the Canadian Embassy in Cairo to shut down operations:

Canadian embassy in Cairo is shut-down until further notice. @RichardMadan has the latest on the violent anti-government protests in Egypt.

— CTV National News (@CTVNationalNews) January 28, 2013

Now, with the Arab Spring is in full bloom once again:

Protesters have pushed down corniche to level with British Embassy #Cairo – police firing buckshot and teargas frm adjoining streets. #Chaos

— Ed Giles (@edgiles) January 28, 2013

RT!!! #Jan28 #Cairo NOW! @lilianwagdy: Now by the american embassy police are firing birdshots more than tear gas pic.twitter.com/SjJX6MYW

— NoJusticeNoPeace (@anubidal) January 28, 2013

RT @MoudBarthez: #Corniche Now ! huge amount of tear gas canisters been fired pic.twitter.com/fm44GUdr

— betsy hiel (@betsy_hiel) January 28, 2013

The U.S. Embassy has followed suit:

State Dept: Our embassy in Cairo closed early today, released people in response to protests on street. We're monitoring for further steps

— Hannah Allam (@HannahAllam) January 28, 2013

Per Catherine Herridge – US Embassy in Cairo closed this morning "in response to unrest"

— Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) January 28, 2013

Hmmm … only yesterday, the Lightbringer was bragging to CBS’ Steve Kroft about his incredible “leadership” when it came to Egypt. Mayhaps his horn-tooting was a bit premature.

https://twitter.com/CAAmyO/status/295969369689841665

How long before OUR Embassy in Cairo is attacked by Egypt's NEW F-16's?#TGDN #TGDNTexas

— ?? ❌CO2 Is Life❌?? (@PMgeezer) January 28, 2013

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What happens when you give F-16 fighters to Egypt, America has to close its Cairo Embassy and civilians run for their lives.

— Ronnie Spangler (@Mar4L) January 28, 2013

Well, we’re nothing if not generous.

https://twitter.com/JamesAllanPHD/status/295973370162458624

What’s going on? Oh, you know. The usual:

Because of rioting, the American Embassy in Cairo is closed. Did White House find another youTube video or something? #TCOT

— Josie Buzz (@JosieBuzz) January 28, 2013

https://twitter.com/jimvicevich/status/295972481834024960

Indeed. Meanwhile, what does this say about Obama’s favorite gal pal?

The closing the our Cairo embassy highlights Hilary's failure as Secretary of State. #tcot

— David J. Gallant (@Daveglt) January 28, 2013

Wonder if Hillary saw those cables.