Posted on 02/01/2011 3:06:40 PM PST by the Real fifi
One week ago, Egypt was a stable authoritarian regime, prospects of change were minimal and every expert in Washington would have betted on the endurance of its regime. Today, Egypt is in a state of chaos. The regime, even after using its mightiest sword is not able to control the country and the streets of Egypt are in a state of utter lawlessness. As the world stands in awe, confusion, and worry at the unfolding events, perhaps it is important to write the evolving story that is happening in Egypt before any reflections can be made on them.
Contrary to pundits, it turns out that the Egyptian regime was neither stable nor secure. The lack of its stability is not a reflection of its weakness or lack of a resolve to oppress. It is a reflection of its inherent contradiction to the natural desire of men to enjoy their basic freedoms. Egyptians might not know what democracy actually means, but that does not make the concept any less desirable. Perhaps it is precisely its vagueness and abstraction that makes the concept all the more desirable.
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The author has, I am informed, allowed his name to be used. It is Sam Tadros and AT will surely change the author from anonymous to his name.
And it could happen here as well. If the entitlement population thinks their free ride will come to an end they will be in the streets as if they are the victims. The true victims are us working stiffs who are forced to support them.
I think author is overlooking the bigger picture, Iran, Brotherhood, Caliphate plans.
He sees the leaves moving, but doesn’t see where is the wind blowing from.
Really? I think he gave a very detailed picture of the role of the Brotherhood, it’s strategies and it’s likely role—it’s leaders will be shot.
I read it in it’s entirety and I hope the author is right. The media and hype has me thinking an Iranian type Islamic revolution is inevitable.
Sam Tadros is the guy to whom the information was given. The author is an Egyptian who has been watching this unfold, and he is still anonymous.
H/T to Clarice Feldman, too. She’s the one to whom the information was given, and who posted it. ;o)
How convenient is that?
The army is viewed as clean (not like the corrupt government), efficient (they do build bridges fast), and more importantly the heroes that defeated Israel in 1973 (it is no use to debate that point with an Egyptian).
Who wrote that history?
They do not have rubber bullets or tear gas. They only have live ammunition and tanks and the thought of actually using them in this situation was never an option.
Wow!
It will only get worse.
That's quite a conclusion!
>> “The media and hype has me thinking an Iranian type Islamic revolution is inevitable” <<
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That is clearly what the MSM and Obama want.
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