I must say, Obama played Egypt smart. In the end, America must stand for principle over convenience. We cannot afford to support tyranny, even if tyranny is our ally. A pig with lipstick is still a pig. In the end, turning from our principles tarnishes our world image.
The pundits say that Egypt may fall to radicalism - I DON'T BUY IT! The Egyptian Army is westernized, American trained, and professionals. It seems that they will hold the line to create an orderly transition, thereby giving time to the moderate political factions to organize and oppose the radical few.
Obama's speech today was very appropriate and was the first time he seemed like a statesmen. He assured Egyptians that we will support their transition to democracy and denounced the violence of the few.
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