Democracy in Egypt
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) -- Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak ordered the constitution changed to allow multi-candidate presidential elections in September, making a surprise reversal Saturday that could mean he will face a challenger for the first time since taking power in 1981.
This seems good, and will be as long as the new President continues the "Cold" peace between Egypt & Israel. I don't think that we would have ever forced democracy on Egypt, but part of me wonders if this comes as a response to the Second Inaugural Address and the Iraqi elections. I'm happy for the Egyptians, and just hope that someone the US likes.
This seems good, and will be as long as the new President continues the "Cold" peace between Egypt & Israel. I don't think that we would have ever forced democracy on Egypt, but part of me wonders if this comes as a response to the Second Inaugural Address and the Iraqi elections. I'm happy for the Egyptians, and just hope that someone the US likes.
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