
“Let’s review US policy toward Egypt to see the foolish hypocrisy of the government’s interventionism: First the US props up the unelected Hosni Mubarak for decades, spending tens of billions of dollars to keep him in power. Then the US provides assistance to those who in 2011 successfully overthrew Mubarak. Then the US demands an election. The Egyptians held an election that was deemed free and fair and shortly afterward the US-funded military overthrows the elected president. Then the US government warns the military that it needs to restore democracy – the very democracy that was destroyed by military coup! All this they do with a straight face..”
Related posts:
Here’s Why Bernanke is Clueless…
Sheldon Richman: Why Assad Isn’t “Our Son of a Bitch”
The case of Brandon Raub: Can the government detain you over Facebook posts?
Gold: Fear vs. Greed – and Taxes [Bullish]
Is This Why Obama is So Desperate for a Nice Little War?
Don’t Buy Into the Bond Mania
Five Truths About Public Employee Pensions
For those concerned about the Voting Rights Act
Michael Scheuer: Bin Laden predicted Obama’s war on the 4th Amendment
Scott Horton Radio: 7/27/12 Ryan Alford
Would A Higher Minimum Wage Help McDonald's Workers?
On To Timbuktu II
The UK – In Or Out Of The EU?
The Wrong and Right Way to Buy Gold, Part III
New dynamic in Iran's European ties