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Originally Posted by steeljack
Wasn't it part of the Bush/Blair theory/policy that the Iraqi invasion was the first step in bringing Democracy to the mid-east ....  |
The last thing that the US and their client state in the region want is democracy in Egypt. The "strong man" type of govt. best suits their interests. I bet there are a few nervous folks in DC and Tel Aviv with their fingers crossed hoping that the army comes out on top. The Islamic Brotherhood would be a disaster. Democracy wouldn't be as bad ... as long as the democratically elected leaders would be prepared to kiss US ass big time.
I think the whole region could go into turmoil. If I had spare cash, I would be buying shares in Athabaska tar sands development.