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CHAOS IN EGYPT

By "Captain Liberty" and "Rumpole"

930 PM EST is 4:30 AM in Egypt. Here's what we know:The police ( a historically corrupt and brutal organization in which is not well liked by the Egyptian population) has lost control of the streets of most major cities. Reports (unconfirmed at the moment) are that many local police stations have been looted and burned. The army ( a historically professional organization admired by the public) has been called out to attempt to restore order. Many reports indicate that the citizens who are rioting have welcomed the army and invited them to participate in peaceful demonstrations. The army generals have resisted allowing their forces to be used because of the respect the citizens have for the army - the generals do not want to see any acts of violence that could undermine the army's respect and authority...continue to full post

Full post as published by Justice Building Blog on January 28, 2011 (boomark / email).