New President/Dictator in Egypt

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So, Egypt has a new leader. Abdul Fattah al-Sisi. It's clear that Field Marshal al-Sisi won by a wide margin, if you've been following the elections. And by wide margin, I mean 96%.

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...He inherits a nation that is divided and weary, our correspondent says. Experts warn that if cannot deliver in the next year or two he could face a mass revolt, like his predecessors.

In a televised speech after the poll, Mr Sisi said he wanted "freedom" and "social justice", echoing the slogan of the 2011 revolution.

He said it was now "time to work", adding: "Our co-operation in work and construction will lead to prosperity and luxury."

He also faces a wide array of other challenges, including fixing the economy, easing poverty and preventing further political crises.

Mr Sisi has also promised to restore security in a country where attacks by Islamist militants have left hundreds of security personnel dead over the past 11 months.

The militants have stepped up attacks in response to the state's crackdown on Mr Morsi's Muslim Brotherhood and its allies, in which more than 1,400 people have been killed and 16,000 detained.

Mr Morsi and other senior leaders of the Brotherhood, which has been designated a terrorist organisation, are currently standing trial on a series of charges. They strongly deny any wrongdoing.

Critics fear that Mr Sisi will continue to show little tolerance for dissent.

This brings up an interesting question:
Would you install a possibly authoritarian figure if it meant restoring the security and economy of your nation, bypassing the democratic bureaucracy, but also meaning you'd have to sacrifice certain political freedoms?

 

[Slowpoke]

the pyramids used to be painted with white limestone

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the pyramids used to be painted with white limestone

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Now that's interesting.

 

[Joon]

Another "mini" War perhaps. Who is he after?

 

[HiddenSound]

Another "mini" War perhaps. Who is he after?

He is after the Muslim Brotherhood. Specifically his predecessor and MB member Mohammad Morsi, who is currently on trial. Doesn't look too good for him.

 

[Sir Blades]

Yugioh was a game played in Egypt.

 

[Slowpoke]

Now that's interesting.

i'd hate being the one who painted it tho

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Yugioh was a game played in Egypt.

card game?
if not, what was the original concept?

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[HiddenSound]

Yugioh was a game played in Egypt.

Yup...

i'd hate being the one who painted it tho

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Me too, man...

 

[TRE MERCER]

They don't wont no beef with America.

 

[Joon]

He is after the Muslim Brotherhood. Specifically his predecessor and MB member Mohammad Morsi, who is currently on trial. Doesn't look too good for him.

Why does my sense tell me another country would be involved?

 

[Lightbringer]

That's a tough question.

The sole purpose of Government(initially) is to provide security.

Without government there is anarchy, but true freedom with no security.

With government, there is less freedom, but more security.


Finding the right balance of Government has been a struggle since the dawn of man. I think the closest is obviously democracy where one man doesn't rule.

The ideal democracy would be where people vote in their leaders, not based on their party but on their wits and qualifications, there are no party disputes but only rational thinking, and the people can vote out the members if they are not satisfied with their work.

The government should govern, not rule. However, in terms of economy and healthcare, I believe they should regulate it more directly, hiring experts and doctors for these fields to work for the government.


Well I have more to say, but I think I'm starting to deviate away from the initial question lol

 

[Slowpoke]

They don't wont no beef with America.

America doesn't want beef with Russia.
What's your point?

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[HiddenSound]

Why does my sense tell me another country would be involved?

It might. Right now it's just a civil thing.

They don't wont no beef with America.

Right...

 

[Koro]

A modern-day Pharoah.

 

[kakashi owns all]

America doesn't want beef with Russia.
What's your point?

Americans give 0 shits about russia