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Warpy

(111,299 posts)
2. Well, they have rejected the Islamic "heaven on earth"
Wed Jul 3, 2013, 03:17 PM
Jul 2013

theocracy that Morsi and his bunch wanted so badly that they forgot to govern.

If they can keep the god squad to a minority in government, they will likely find a balance eventually.

In the meantime, gas prices are rising right on schedule. The spot crude futures are over $100/bbl, supposedly on fears that Egypt is going to fall apart.

malaise

(269,096 posts)
4. Really I thought the military overthrew the elected government
Wed Jul 3, 2013, 03:54 PM
Jul 2013

I'll pass on celebrating at this time. I did pass on Morsi's election.

 

Comrade Grumpy

(13,184 posts)
5. Military coups do not bode well for Egyptian democracy.
Wed Jul 3, 2013, 03:57 PM
Jul 2013

Meanwhile, Mubarek's "deep state" is back. Meet the new boss...

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