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Well he jumps right in and

Beetlejuice — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:24:41 +0000

Well he jumps right in and blames the Muslim Brotherhood as the culprits, but doesn't offer a shred of evidence to support his position. Kinda reminds me of argument with a tea-bagger...a lot of talk with irrelevant facts juxtaposed in such a manner as to substantiate their rational for a situation that doesn't exist. Of course he immediate blames the MSM for steering the public away from the truth...oh so Palinesque. In my opinion, he never makes his case. He's more into agitating public anger against muslims than he is in giving thoughtful query. Beside, the title of the essay is about the canal which he never goes into any details in other than an honorable mention in passing towards to end. The essay comes across as if his credentials at the bottom of the essay is the only weight one needs consider when evaluating the facts he presents.

I can't imagine who

cmaukonen — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 01:23:30 +0000

In reply to Speaking of historical

<snark>I can't imagine who </snark>

Speaking of historical

Richard Day — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 01:09:27 +0000

In reply to Why Egypt Matters - An Historical perspective.

Speaking of historical importance, somebody just bombed one of Egypts most important museums.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/02/02/egypt-museum-protests_n_817801....

Spent awhile this morning

EmmaZahn — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 21:25:13 +0000

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Spent awhile this morning checking recent news on the Suez Canal and reading up on its history. The canal, even more than its relationship with Israel, is what gives the West a financial and strategic interest in Egypt's internal politics. How crucial is it to present-day international shipping [not so much] and to Egypt's economy [very much]?

In the early 21st century the long route has enjoyed increased popularity because of increasing piracy in Somalia and high canal tolls
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suez_Canal

A strongman who proves to be not strong enough to secure such a strategic asset will not last long.

Also found this: William Hamilton: Egypt: It's about the Suez Canal

The writer has decent credentials, if real. I did not check so caveat lector. :)

You know I still do not

Richard Day — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 20:58:20 +0000

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You know I still do not understand why Hugo Chavez is still alive. I think the corps just figured out a way to make money off of the guy anyway.

Kissinger would have had him killed, for sure.

I believe Cheney wanted him dead.

One more observation. This

cmaukonen — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:23:13 +0000

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One more observation. This country really hates it when other countries nationalize things like oil and industry because this is effectively giving the Wall Street Robber Barons the finger and a great big F*ck You.