Here friends is an excellent article by James Zogby regarding the June 30, 2013 revolution, which he qualified as a popular "course correction" or "Egypt's Second Act" following the January 25, 2011 revolution!
Hope this one helps you understand what's going on in Egypt.
Hussein
July 8, 2013
Egypt’s Second Act
Those who had given up too soon on Egypt and the "Arab Spring" received a jolt this week from the Tamarrod movement. The Egyptian people's resilience and resolve as manifested in massive and sustained demonstrations were a wonder to witness. As events unfolded in Tahrir Square and beyond, Egypt once again established that it is the "big stage" that can hold the world's attention.
The organizers of Tamarrod were, no doubt, aided by the public's outrage over President Morsi's moves toward authoritarian rule and his party's efforts to monopolize the reins of state power. But the protest movement's ability to organize this growing unrest into a massive petition drive and nation-wide protests has been remarkable.
Critics have condemned the military's decision to intervene and depose the elected head of state, calling it a "coup" -- with some in the U.S., including President Obama, going so far as to question a continuation of U.S. assistance programs. But before making a snap judgment, it might be best to listen to the millions of demonstrators who were calling on the military to act and who have celebrated the downfall of the Morsi government. It might also be wise to take note that the generals did not name one of their own as interim president. Instead they turned authority over to the Chief Justice of the country's Supreme Constitutional Court. Continue reading
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