I do not begrudge the Egyptian people their right to try for some form of an open, democratic government, I (along with the rest of the world) don't have that right. If they decide to re-institute the Royalty and go with a British style constitutional monarchy, so be it.
The USA, as one of the current regime's largest backers for the last 30 years, is trying, as best I can see, to make the transition as smooth as is possible. However, if the Egyptians somehow end up with an Islamic nationalist government, will the US and other powers accept that and try to maintain relations, or will there be an other Gaza/West Bank fiasco (congratulations on your fair and open elections, but you didn't use your freedom to elect who we wnated, DO OVER!!!!)?
I don't know, but I do care. The current wave of protests and calls for reform can be an opportunity (as long as Halliburton and other assorted commercial bastards can be kept out) to try to begin righting the wrongs of an oil greedy western world, or the mistakes of the last 60 years can just be repeated, and nothing improved.
Time for us to decide if all the bleating and braying about "human rights and dignity" and "honouring the will of the people" are more than bleating and braying, or serious goals for the future.
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