That point is irrelevant. There are 1.7 Million middle class Egyptians who are living large off Mubarak. If he goes, their gravy train goes with him. I imagine the new government will even the score with those secular money scrubbing hogs.
This is probably the group who we are seeing in the streets. (trust)
FWIW, I think if there are outta-towners stirring the pot, that's of interest. And if it ain't, it darn well should be.