[marron]

As opposed to the obamists, who continue to support the Muslim Brotherhood.

[Innovative]

“As head of the armed forces, he played the leading role in ousting Islamist President Mohamed Morsi,”

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdel_Fattah_el-Sisi

So he is definitely NOT part of or for the Muslim Brotherhood.

That’s enough for me.

[cloudmountain]

Putin is 5'5"
In a photo, Abdel El-Sisi is some inches shorter than Chuck Hagel, who is 5'10 1/2 inches tall.

My guess: Putin and El-Sisi WILL be looking at each other eye to eye. A couple of SHORTIES.

[Capt. Tom]

The interim government backed by the generals has also avoided the IMF, relying instead on some $12 billion from well-oiled patrons in the Gulf, including Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia seems to have very complicated international dealings.
I would have thought Saudi Arabia would be on the Muslim Brotherhood's side, and not appearing to side with the Infidel collaborating Egyptian Army.-Tom

[dfwgator]

Once again, Putin is on the right side.

[mac_truck]

In order to run for President, al-Sisi must first resign his position in the military. He needs to make sure whoever succeeds him is firmly in the al-Sisi camp. Given the turbulence in Egypt these past several years that may be more difficult than it seems.