the situation in Egypt

[TroutBum]

*throw tomato* "Monica Monica Monica!" *throw shoe*


Protesters chanted: "Monica, Monica", a reference to Former President Bill Clinton's extra-marital affair. Some chanted: "leave, Clinton", Egyptian security officials said.
It was not clear who the protesters were or what political affiliations they had. Protesters outside Clinton's hotel on Saturday night chanted anti-Islamist slogans, accusing the United States of backing the Muslim Brotherhood's rise to power.

https://uk.reuters.com/assets/print?aid=UKBRE86E09V20120715

Good work B.O. & Billary. You're right up there with Carter on screwing up the Middle East.

Right, because without them it would be totally un-screwed.

 

[sirkickyass]

*throw tomato* "Monica Monica Monica!" *throw shoe*


Protesters chanted: "Monica, Monica", a reference to Former President Bill Clinton's extra-marital affair. Some chanted: "leave, Clinton", Egyptian security officials said.
It was not clear who the protesters were or what political affiliations they had. Protesters outside Clinton's hotel on Saturday night chanted anti-Islamist slogans, accusing the United States of backing the Muslim Brotherhood's rise to power.

https://uk.reuters.com/assets/print?aid=UKBRE86E09V20120715

Good work B.O. & Billary. You're right up there with Carter on screwing up the Middle East.

I spent longer than I care to admit trying to decode this.

 

[sirkickyass]

Right, because without them it would be totally un-screwed.

I suspect that if we were to make an ordinal list of all the historical, social, and political factors that lead to unrest in Egypt specifically U.S. involvement might not even be in the top 10.

 

[TroutBum]

I can't believe I missed this earlier. For UB, may he rest in pieces.

This post has not received any reputation.

What's wrong with you people?

 

[TroutBum]

I suspect that if we were to make an ordinal list of all the historical, social, and political factors that lead to unrest in Egypt specifically U.S. involvement might not even be in the top 10.

Captivating.

Sorry Tink, it's ALL Clinton's fault.

 

[Scat]

For those cheering on the "freedom fighters" in Egypt, my guess is that they will end up with an even more repressive government than what they are getting rid of. The most outspoken and powerful entity calling for "reform" and looking to take control at the moment is the Muslim Brotherhood. This is akin to the US government being overthrown and the Christian Coalition filling the vacuum of power.

It won't be a democratic replacement. It will end up being a theocratic government much like what we see in Iran. What happens when people try to voice their opinion in Iran? That's right, the government squashes them. Free indeed. The people of Egypt are going to get exactly what they are asking for. A new government. And they'll see how much worse life can be.

I know it's bad form to quote ones self but I thought this was worth reposting.

 

[TroutBum]

I know it's bad form to quote ones self but I thought this was worth reposting.

It's alright dude, even the best are forced to do the unthinkable at times.

 

[Scat]

It's alright dude, even the best are forced to do the unthinkable at times.

So you think I'm the best!

 

[YB85]

On a completely Moevillian random note, any time I come across a post from Vinylone, I give it a neg rep for him being a bitch.

Carry on.

 

[PearlWatson]

"Monica Monica Monica"-Egyptian protesters

"We hear your voices." -B.Obama

 

[Duck Rodgers]

https://www.alalam.ir/news/1212914

https://translate.google.com/transl...&u=https://www.alalam.ir/news/1212914&act=url

Israeli sources reported that the convoy of Hillary Clinton and U.S. Secretary of State was shot yesterday during their passage to Jerusalem - Tel Aviv.