President Obama's strident call for change in Egypt "now" has only served to escalate an already tense situation. And (truth be told) if now comes to fruition the country would be co-opted by the best organized political cohort--the hyper-virulent Muslim Brotherhood.
The best way to defuse the situation is for Mubarak to step down--and allow newly appointed VP Omar Suleiman to take the reins. Why is this best? Because the military is considered the most venerated and respected institution among Egyptians. And given the fact that Suleiman is a former high ranking military commander--this gives him a certain amount of gravitas with the people.
If change is come to Egypt--it must come in a very slow and deliberate fashion.
A call for NOW! is a call for Islamic despotism.
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