Who Do the Young, Liberals and Women Vote For in Egypt?
The BBC in this report describes the two candidates thus.
Mohammed Mursi, head of the Muslim Brotherhood’s political wing, is up against Ahmed Shafiq, former President Hosni Mubarak’s last prime minister.
In the UK, it would be the equivalent of choosing between a Catholic Archbishop and Len McCluskey of UNITE or Bob Diamond of Barclays.
We’d certainly be on the streets protesting.
The Anonymous Widower 
There are no liberals, the young and the women vote for who they are told to vote for!
Comment by liz | June 16, 2012 |
The trouble is that everyone I know, who has had dealings and friendships with Egyptians love them. For example. my old secretary, has an Egyptian son-in-law, who she says is one of the best. Personally, when I went on holiday there, they took so much care over my diet, I’ve nearly gone back a couple of times since.
Comment by AnonW | June 16, 2012 |
I have never been there, but I do know some Egytians over here, who are indeed really nice people. I was being a bit cynical, Egypt is much better than many Arab countries. And Muslim Brotherhood are better than a lot of political groups who could decide to put up a candidate. But still very very right wing.
Comment by liz | June 16, 2012 |