We Americans have a curious view of the world. Despite the news this morning of widespread strikes and articles yesterday about Egyptians striking to get rid of their Oligarch bosses, Class, is rarely if ever mentioned.
The reasons for the revolt, so clearly stated, time and time again are mostly economic and having a real democracy is the vehicle of choice to achieve a better life.
If Obama truly wants to avoid a Muslim Brotherhood regime, then he should allow the Egyptian people to seek justifiable retribution against the “Davos” elite, who continue to undermine the hopes and aspirations of the people. Sadly for Obama, a great admirer of the CEO class, the problems of the region, if not the world, lay at the feet of Oligarchs and bankers.
I appreciate the danger of highlighting the massive disparity of wealth between Egyptians and their rulers but do we really want an extremist government come in offering bigotry as a solution?
Is it so terrible to suggest that the Wealthy of Egypt surrender their books for an audit? Is it Marxist to suggest the average Egyptian is paid enough to raise a family? Why do we assume that the whole world accept the rule of Oligarch controlled governments?
Do we really dread Socialism more than “tribal” hatreds?
The Egyptian rich have a choice, Twitter their surrender, or have their children Facebook a bloody future.
Egypt will not accept a minority getting richer and dictating.
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