Egypt: good cop, bad cop

Hossein Bagher Zadeh
by Hossein Bagher Zadeh
03-Feb-2011
 

It seems that Egyptian Gvt is playing a sort of good cop, bad cop game.

 

Mubarak: if I go now, the Muslim Brotherhood will take over.

Soleiman. I have invited the B'hood for talk.  No talk with Elbaradei

 Result: if you (the people) persist, the B'hood will take over.  If you don't want them, you better support Mubarak.  A sinister trick to frighten off the seculars off the streets of Egypt - especially tomorrow (Friday) where B'hood supporters will come out in force.

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Stage 1: Black out Stage 2:

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Stage 1: Black out
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BLACKOUT Video From Tahrir

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vildemose

Excellent

by vildemose on Thu Feb 03, 2011 04:31 PM PST

Excellent point.

 

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//twitter.com/Sandmonkey


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