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May 27, 2005
Egypt
Well, I have neglected to say anything about Egypt. Rather busy actually, have not even had the time to entertain with a tale of regulation, concerts and scantily clad muhajabat that I wish to share.
Certainly Abu Aardvark had some fine notes, and since I generally loathe and despise Egypt (remaining literally scarred for life after working there - the spider finger and all that) I am not particularly moved overall.
Regardless a note, the interventions of Madame Bush and US Gov to date have been puerile. Rather clearly Mubarek has correctly calculated that aside from some "we don't approve of you too visibly beating up the opposition, above all on TV" language, he can readily use the stability argument to power on through.
Well, no surprise there. None at all.
Does put all the breathless "Democratic Spring" in the Middle East whanking in perspective.
But I am sure my old pal Mr. Stone would have interesting spin on that.
Posted by The Lounsbury at May 27, 2005 01:45 PM
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