Posted on 08/24/2012 9:07:48 AM PDT by GeorgeWashingtonsGhost
While the world persists in looking for signs of pragmatism in the Egyptian president, Mohamed Morsy is quietly taking over all the power bases in the country.
Having gotten rid of the army old guard, he replaced them with his own men – officers belonging to the Muslim Brotherhood or known sympathizers. Then he turned his attention to the media, replacing 50 editors working for the government’s extensive and influential press empire – including Al- Ahram, Al-Akhbar, Al-Gomhuria. He is now busy appointing new governors to the 27 regions of the country.
Hosni Mubarak used to choose retired generals he could depend on for these sensitive posts; Morsy is hand picking party faithful. At the same time upper echelons in government ministries and economic and cultural organizations are methodically being replaced. The Muslim Brotherhood is fast assuming total control. For many observers, the deployment of army units is Sinai is more about proclaiming Egyptian sovereignty in the face of Israel than actually fighting Islamic terrorism.
Drafting the new constitution is their next objective. Brothers and Salafis make up an absolute majority in the Constituent Assembly. Liberal and secular forces are boycotting its sessions, and the Supreme Constitutional Court is examining a request to have it dissolved since it does not conform to the constitution because of its overly Islamic composition; a decision is expected in September.
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Wasn’t this “unexpected”?
Glenn Beck pointed this out over and over again 5 years ago. People just laughed at him. Guess what?
When these people show up at the U.S. Embassy wanting political asylum, I hope the Marines there spin them around, give them a swift kick in the A**, and throw them back out with the message, “You wanted this government, live with it.”
As we say here in the U.S. “You lie down with dogs, you get up with fleas.” These people wanted a new government, they have one!!
Amalek is on the move!
Israel has no choice but to now include Egypt in their attack against Iran. At least a few surgical strikes on the tanks and AA/SA missiles in the Sinai.
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