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It seems most Egyptians are fully aware of what they don't want: corruption, rising prices, falling economy, forced constitutional principles...etc, etc. Without a specific positive vision of the future, the expectations would most likely be a reversal of the unwanted.
But today's article from http://www.almasryalyoum.com/en/node/479216 entitled Political forces divided on Friday protest shows us one very important thing: Egyptians are not even united on what they don't want,
Cleansing the current system of corruption and swift prosecution and punishment is the obvious goal on which most egyptians can agree. This is not a goal for the future of Egypt, but rather a need to clean house and build on a stable foundation. The interim power structure must be cleansed of corruption, and protestors are remaining vigilant to ensure that momentum does not slow down or backtrack.
The disunity is politically motivated, each group jostling for power, visibility and popularity. None of them are formulating a powerful vision of the future of Egypt. None are discussing potential remedies for current issues of the Egyptian people or building a platform for their candidate. The bickering is all about people who want to seize control of power without yet being granted that power through a democratic election.
It's time to get ready for an election, people!! Recruit volunteers to go door to door, make flyers/banners/adverts. Campaign, debate, cajole. Announce your candidates, give us details of your platform. What can you do for: the economy, increase employment opportunities, education, social welfare, business and investments, public safety....the list can go on and on. This is what people need to know to move forward.
But today's article from http://www.almasryalyoum.com/en/node/479216 entitled Political forces divided on Friday protest shows us one very important thing: Egyptians are not even united on what they don't want,
Cleansing the current system of corruption and swift prosecution and punishment is the obvious goal on which most egyptians can agree. This is not a goal for the future of Egypt, but rather a need to clean house and build on a stable foundation. The interim power structure must be cleansed of corruption, and protestors are remaining vigilant to ensure that momentum does not slow down or backtrack.
The disunity is politically motivated, each group jostling for power, visibility and popularity. None of them are formulating a powerful vision of the future of Egypt. None are discussing potential remedies for current issues of the Egyptian people or building a platform for their candidate. The bickering is all about people who want to seize control of power without yet being granted that power through a democratic election.
It's time to get ready for an election, people!! Recruit volunteers to go door to door, make flyers/banners/adverts. Campaign, debate, cajole. Announce your candidates, give us details of your platform. What can you do for: the economy, increase employment opportunities, education, social welfare, business and investments, public safety....the list can go on and on. This is what people need to know to move forward.
"Democracy substitutes election by the incompetent many for appointment by the corrupt few." George Bernard Shaw
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