Egypt | Army Ousts Mursi govt, violence erupts | News & Discussions

[iranigirl2]

Soldiers fire in the air to disperse Islamists



https://twitter.com/kfahim/status/352462851887230976/photo/1

 

[Argus Panoptes]

The problem is that over 17 million people (many of whom voted for Morsi) have taken to the streets to call for his downfall, this also comes as Tamarod (a grass roots democratic petition) gained 22 million signatures withdrawing confidence from the president and calling for him to leave. So you have an overwhelming majority of people (made of those already apposed to the regime and those who were sympathetic to the regime and those who may still have sympathy for the old one). Now with these numbers and the miniscule comparative numbers of MB supporters (and its affiliates) how can the president maintain his legitimacy?

The legitimacy of an elected head of government lasts the duration of the entire term unless he/she chooses to resign or call elections. But only in a civilized democracy.

 

[iranigirl2]

Standoff here. One Sheikh negotiating for a retreat





https://twitter.com/kfahim/status/352469276252311552/photo/1

 

[agentny17]

The legitimacy of an elected head of government lasts the duration of the entire term unless he/she chooses to resign or call elections. But only in a civilized democracy.

Or doesn't respect the constitution and the law.............. I am pretty sure the millions of Egyptians in the streets don't agree with you.

 

[Argus Panoptes]

Or doesn't respect the constitution and the law.............. I am pretty sure the millions of Egyptians in the streets don't agree with you.

Of course it is the right of the Egyptian people to decide what want to do in their country. I fully understand and respect that.

 

[Audio]

The legitimacy of an elected head of government lasts the duration of the entire term unless he/she chooses to resign or call elections. But only in a civilized democracy.

Here is the legitimacy you are wishing for so badly:

Egyptian police refuse to protect Coptic Christians during gun and machete attack on mourners at cathedral

Read more: Egyptian police refuse to protect Coptic Christians during gun and machete attack on mourners at cathedral | Mail Online

This isn't a rant for Christians, i couldn't care less, it's just to prove you wrong.

Oh, here's a gem from the article:

The only arrests that were made afterwards were of four Copts, who were already outraged over a three-day attack that began April 4 attack in Khosous.

Another :

CAIRO — Police officers firing tear gas joined with a rock-throwing crowd fighting a group of Christian mourners Sunday in a battle that escalated into an attack on Egypt’s main Coptic Christian Cathedral that lasted for hours.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/08/world/middleeast/in-egypt-attack-on-christians-comes-after-a-pledge.html?_r=0

Legitimacy? Democracy doesn't mean that after you get elected you get to do ethnic cleansing.

 

[flamer84]

What is the army waiting? Why aren't they going in and cause Morsi "an unfortunate accident" ?

 

[Argus Panoptes]

Here is the legitimacy you are wishing for so badly:



Read more: Egyptian police refuse to protect Coptic Christians during gun and machete attack on mourners at cathedral | Mail Online

This isn't a rant for Christians, i couldn't care less, it's just to prove you wrong.

I clearly said "but ONLY in a civilized democracy". Please understand its meaning first.

 

[iranigirl2]

Marines poised for mission in Egypt


A contingent of the Marines' new fast reaction force for rescue missions in Africa has been moved to Sigonella, Italy, for possible action in Egypt.

"This is certainly one of the possibilities of the (task force)," Marine Capt. Eric Flanagan, a spokesman based at the Pentagon, said in an email. "The unit is always on standby with a short tether."

With Egypt teetering on anarchy, the 500-member Marine unit could be called on to swoop in and help secure the U.S. Embassy in Cairo.

The Egyptian military has given President Mohammed Morsi an ulitmatum: yield to demands from millions of protesters or step aside. It's unclear what Morsi, Egypt's first democratically elected president, would have to do to satisfy the demands of protesters or the military. His Islamist Muslim Brotherhood movement has become increasingly unpopular in Egypt as security and the economy decay there.

The Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force for Crisis Response was formed after the attack on the U.S. embassy and a CIA outpost in Benghazi, Libya, on Sept. 11, 2012. Four Americans were killed in that attack, including the ambassador.



Marines poised for mission in Egypt

 

[forcetrip]

All the Muslim brotherhood guys went to work in Syria and this is what happens when you do haven't properly shariah'd your own country.. Good lessons all around.

 

[Gold1010]

Coup is underway, APCs to pro Morsi rally.

 

[iranigirl2]

El Baradei

El Baradei

El Baradei

El Baradei

 

[Frogman]

The legitimacy of an elected head of government lasts the duration of the entire term unless he/she chooses to resign or call elections. But only in a civilized democracy.

In the simplest possible way:-

What is the definition of legitimacy? Legitimacy is lawfulness by virtue of being authorized or in accordance with law.

Who provides legitimacy? per the (disastrous) Egyptian constitution the source of legitimacy is the people.

How is legitimacy gained? Through free and fair elections in which a candidate is chosen and given the legitimacy to govern.

So, the source of legitimacy is the people and the only thing that can withdraw legitimacy is the people.

So if 22 million people sign a democratic petition to remove this legitimacy and exercise their constitutional and democratic right to protest and impeach a president then who has the right to say otherwise...........

Democracy is a continuous process not just a ballot in a plastic box.

 

[somebozo]

Egypt will suffer a lot if he is removed and only Shariah Law can safe Egupt other Syria can end into big trouble

Man please stop this shariah trolling you destroy every thread. Seriously..the world wants more than Shariah..they want jobs, bread, security, etc.

 

[Audio]

I clearly said "but ONLY in a civilized democracy". Please understand its meaning first.

You would get ousted in a civilized democracy too for doing this.