Category Archives: Egypt

Graham and McCain’s peace “train” should roll on.

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Pat Lang

Egypt does not want McCain and Graham?  How strange.  The new government says it does not want to be interfered with by ajanib (foreigners).  How strange.  Bill Burns, the EU people, the Qataris, etc. have all been made to look … Continue reading →

Posted in Egypt, Humor, Iran, Syria, Turkey | 17 Comments

A Secular Egyyptian Anthem for Obama

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Pat Lang

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“You Turned Your Back on the Egyptians” – Slate

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Pat Lang

  "Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi: The dilemma between the former president and the people originated from [the Muslim Brotherhood’s] concept of the state, the ideology that they adopted for building a country which is based on restoring the Islamic religious … Continue reading →

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De Borchgrave on US public gullibility

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Pat Lang

  ""You'd be surprised what people will accept once you insist two or three times running that they have seen what you tell them they have seen" — So wrote Andrew Levkoff in "A Mixture of Madness." That was the … Continue reading →

Posted in Egypt, Middle East | 37 Comments

What has been happening in Egypt by Dr. Amatzia Baram

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Pat Lang

First I shall say clearly How I see the June 30 and Tamarrud  phenomenon. I believe that it was a populist impeachment, Egyptian-style, of a hastily elected president who was absolutely incompetent and who tried to seize absolute power. The … Continue reading →

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History rhymes in Egypt

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Pat Lang

"… activists at the Rabaa al-Adawia mosque vigil voiced fury.  "The people want the execution of Sisi," a cleric shouted to the crowd from a stage by the mosque. "The people want the execution of the butcher."  Reuters ———————————– Mark … Continue reading →

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Egyptian factions snub US envoy

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Pat Lang

"Under Secretary of State Bill Burns arrived to Cairo early on Monday as part of a two-day visit to urge for a stop to current violence in the country and also to encourage the formation of a democratic, civilian government … Continue reading →

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Egyptian prosecutors investigate Mursi and MB leaders – BBC

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Pat Lang

  "Egypt's public prosecutor's office says it is investigating complaints against ousted President Mohammed Morsi and members of the Muslim Brotherhood. They include spying, inciting killing protesters, attacking military barracks and damaging the economy. It did not say who had … Continue reading →

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A tour of the ME and Obama’s disaster

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Pat Lang

  Obama's administration has now said that Mursi's government was not "democratic" in its actions.  It also is releasing four jet fighter aircraft purchased by Egypt for delivery.  I suppose this means that the Saudis and the UAE have "put … Continue reading →

Posted in Egypt, Syria | 23 Comments

CHANCES OF TERRORISM IN POST-MORSI EGYPT – Yusuf al-Misry

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Pat Lang

While there is certainly a need to examine the concepts that got the US administration to handle the post – Mubarak Egypt the way it did, I believe the urgent issue now is to help navigate this country to stability … Continue reading →

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