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In reply to the discussion: Arabs Believe Israel Just Attacked Egypt [View all]Bradlad
(206 posts)55. Based on history . .
Egypt has seen its last election - at least until the next bloody insurrection which will only come when Morsi becomes fat and lazy and enough that some of his "loyalists" will see their chance to play pharaoh for a while. All in the name of democracy, of course. And you and your friends will be cheering them on because you know that "deep down" everyone just wants to be free and is yearning for true democracy. Now let's all sing Kumbaya for Morsi.
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#20
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#25
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#43
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Aug 2012
#46
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#45
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#49
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Aug 2012
#62