Live Thread: Egypt Revolution 2.0

Various sources | Wednesday, July 3, 2013 | Kristinn

[kristinn]

The Egyptian army has set a deadline of 4 p.m. Cairo time for the Muslim Brotherhood government of President Morsi to compromise with the people of Egypt (by stepping down.) Morsi refuses. 18 people were killed and 200 were wounded in clashes at Cairo University last night.

A Washington Post report from Cairo on dueling statements from Morsi and the army:

Waving his hands and shaking his fists in a 45-minute speech on national television late Tuesday, Morsi swore that he was committed to the democratic process that brought him to power and said that any attempts to subvert the constitution were “unacceptable.”

The army, in turn, posted a message to its Facebook page saying: “We swear to God that we will sacrifice even our blood for Egypt and its people, to defend them against any terrorist, radical or fool.”

In his speech, Morsi acknowledged that he had made mistakes during his year in office as Egypt’s first democratically elected president. But he appealed to Egyptians to give him more time to deal with the country’s problems.

Link to originial FR thread from Friday with many amazing photos.

[pax_et_bonum]

READ MY LIPS, NO POLITICAL ISLAM, EVER!
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Perfect.

[pax_et_bonum]

I agree with you on both points.

[melancholy]

“Ping to Presidents statement in 707. Comments, is he saying put him back in power?”

They are both ignoramuses, however, one of them is a homosexual.

[thouworm]

Lol. We called it ...Leading from behind and taking credit...And reiterating US Ambassador position...They want to retain the MB in any form possible.

"The United States is monitoring the very fluid situation in Egypt, and we believe that ultimately the future of Egypt can only be determined by the Egyptian people. Nevertheless, we are deeply concerned by the decision of the Egyptian Armed Forces to remove President Morsy and suspend the Egyptian constitution. I now call on the Egyptian military to move quickly and responsibly to return full authority back to a democratically elected civilian government as soon as possible through an inclusive and transparent process, and to avoid any arbitrary arrests of President Morsy and his supporters. Given today’s developments, I have also directed the relevant departments and agencies to review the implications under U.S. law for our assistance to the Government of Egypt. "

source:

Statement by President Barack Obama on Egypt

President Barack Obama meets with members of his national security team to discuss the situation in Egypt, in the Situation Room of the White House, July 3, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

FR thread:
Statement by President Barack Obama on Egypt (and photo)

[penelopesire]

Thanks Maggie! Obama’s failed policy of support for MB and the Islamists is coming home to roost. Oddly enough, through his failed policy, the Muslim religion might actually make their way to a reformation of sorts...which is long overdue. Praying for Egypt and true freedom for their people.

[onyx]

Aw, thanks so much and DITTO right back to you.
Have a wonderful time at your block party, dearest crosslink!
Happy Indpendence Day to you!
Egypt too, we so pray!

[onyx]

We so pray!
God bless and keep the freedom loving Egyptian people and ours too!

[melancholy]

BRAND NEW FROM EGYPTIAN TV:

Bad elbHakim and el Nasser, Nasser’s son was interviewed and he said that he had calls from Tunisia congratulating him on Egypt’s success.

The anchor dropped the following:

THERE’S A MOVE A LA EGYPT SLATED FOR COMING SUNDAY!!!!

[Truth29]

Re Obama’s statement: The Egyptian military needs to call their Russian counterparts. Putin may well be willing to backstop them if Obama decides to try and force Morsi back into the government and cut off military assistance and funding to Egypt.

[maggief]

BTT

[melancholy]

Sorry, forgot to write. The obvious, where?

IN TUNISIA!

[Gabrial]

From a 2012 article:

“EVERY Middle Eastern country that either produces oil or governs an oil trade route is under attack by the Arab Spring forces. Worse, thus far, Egypt, Tunisia, Libya, Yemen are now adopting Sharia law, and Jordan, Morocco, and Syria are embattled against radical Islamic forces. All since Obama was elected. Think of the odds of 15 Middle Eastern countries who have held radical Islamists at bay for decades, suddenly all come under attack WITH the support of the United States government and implement Sharia law in the matter of months. Meanwhile, the President of the “free” world, bows to a Saudi Arabian monarch that presides of the most holy city in all of Islam, and spurns every country truly seeking traditional democracy. If Ronald Reagan was the biggest liberator of freedom around the world, Barack Obama is by far the biggest enslaver of nations for Islamic rule.”

http://www.politijim.com/2012/06/this-egyptian-jihad-brought-to-you-by.html

Well, Hussein Barack Obama Soetoro, your evil did not stick here. The grass roots population rejected the bait (moderation/compromise) and switch (Islamist Jihad) and want you to stay the h*ll out of their country. Study this lesson very,very carefully.

Americans want the Muslim Brotherhood purged from your administration as they have little sympathy for proven terrorist organizations.

[seeker41]

I wish we would have never shown the arabs howvto get oil out of the ground.

They can pound sand for all I care...I care about Israel, they are the only ones worth a d@mn IMO.

[penelopesire]

Obama’s loyalties are obviously with the MB and his administration is teaming with them(as we all know). Pretty weak statement and a not so hidden ‘Chicago Way’ threat if you ask me.

[justa-hairyape]

Ping to Presidents statement in 707. Comments, is he saying put him back in power?

Looks like the US Morsi (Obama) is saying if Egypt makes the Muslim Brotherhood illegal, he will view that as a cause to intervene.

[seeker41]

Yep dead on.

[Conserev1]

I dare the boy to gas up AF1 and hit the Cairo tarmac!
And tell these people to return to MB law! Take Moochell with you she needs some excitement!

[melancholy]

Bad news from southern Egypt.

The MB burned churches, killed citizens and looted shops.

The army is engaging them.

[Conserev1]

Those guys and gals must be running on pure adreneline still there still showing their freedom!

[Gabrial]

The Master Puppeteer will not be happy with today’s events.

From 2011:

George Soros Allies With the Muslim Brotherhood

“Consistently referring to Israel as the “stumbling block” to peace in the Middle East, Soros makes no bones about his hopes for the Brotherhood. He even heartily encouraged giving the Muslim Brotherhood a place at Egypt‘s table when the country’s streets erupted into flames of dissent earlier this year.”

http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/crime/item/7494-george-soros-allies-with-the-muslim-brotherhood