Post date: Jul 08, 2013 10:32:11 PM
Here is some material that contextualizes the scene in Egypt.
A scene that involves massive street protests, violence and the recent removal of a president.
The discussion above is from today's Democracy Now.
YouTube video notes:
After Morsi's Ouster, Egypt's Path to National Unity Threatened by Worsening Violence, Divisions
democracynow
Published on Jul 8, 2013
With the killings of at least 42 Muslim Brotherhood protesters today in Cairo, Egypt's reconciliation effort following last week's ouster of President Mohamed Morsi remains fraught with violence. We host a discussion on what caused Morsi's overthrow and what comes next for Egypt with three guests: Michael Wahid Hanna, a senior fellow at The Century Foundation; Shadi Hamid, director of research for the Brookings Doha Center and a fellow at the Saban Center for Middle East Policy at Brookings; and Democracy Now! correspondent Sharif Abdel Kouddous based in Cairo.
The transcript for this item is here.
Also here is some vital analysis from writer Stephen Lendman:
Monday, July 8, 2013
Unrest Continues in Egypt
Stephen Lendman
Activist Post
Washington's dirty hands are involved. Controlling what's ongoing continues. Doing so reflects iron fist imperialism. A White House statement claims otherwise. It's typical US-style disinformation. In full it states:
Readout of the President’s Meeting with the National Security Council Regarding the Situation in Egypt
President Obama convened a secure conference call with the National Security Council today to review the very fluid situation in Egypt.
The President condemned the ongoing violence across Egypt and expressed concern over the continued political polarization.
He reiterated that the United States is not aligned with, and does not support, any particular Egyptian political party or group.
In line with that position, the United States categorically rejects the false claims propagated by some in Egypt that we are working with specific political parties or movements to dictate how Egypt's transition should proceed.
We remain committed to the Egyptian people and their aspirations for democracy, economy opportunity, and dignity. But the future path of Egypt can only be determined by the Egyptian people.
During this transitional period, we call on all Egyptians to come together in an inclusive process that allows for the participation of all groups and political parties.
Throughout that process, the United States will continue to engage the Egyptian people in a spirit of partnership, consistent with our longstanding friendship and shared interests - including our interest in a transition to sustainable democracy.
We urge all Egyptian leaders to condemn the use of force and to prevent further violence among their supporters, just as we urge all those demonstrating to do so peacefully.
As Egyptians look forward, we call on all sides to bridge Egypt's divisions, reject reprisals, and join together to restore stability and Egypt’s democracy.
Fact check
America deplores democracy. It tolerates none at home or abroad. A coup is a coup is a coup. It's illegitimate, brutal and disruptive.
Violence and instability serve US interests. Peace and stability defeat them.
So do the "aspirations" of the Egyptian people "for democracy, economy opportunity, and dignity."
Washington systematically denies them. Don't expect Obama to explain. Straight talk's not his style. Lies, damn lies, and ObamaSpeak substitute. He's a con man. He reflects the worst of rogue leadership. Humanity's threatened on his watch.
During Egypt's coup, John Kerry was AWOL. The Washington Post, CBS, and other news reports said he was on his yacht in Nantucket. A CBS producer photographed him there.
The Boston Herald tracked his whereabouts. On July 4, it photographed him walking down Nantucket's Federal Street. It took pictures of him aboard his yacht.
During blood on Egypt's streets, he was enjoying the holiday weekend. He was relaxing. Affairs of state could wait.
America's Senate is a millionaires club. Kerry's its richest member. Including his wife's wealth, their net worth exceeds $1 billion. She's heir to the Heinz fortune. They own five homes. They're all valued well over $1 million.
On Friday, State Department spokeswoman Jennifer Psaki called reports about him on his yacht "completely inaccurate." Evidence to the contrary forced a retraction.
This complete article is here.