So how are things now in Egypt? Looks to be a mixed bag.

[cali]

A sweeping ban on all protests and strikes. Not good at all. Elections with high participation and much needed reforms passing. Good. Growing influence of fundamentalists. Not so good.

The outcome of Egypt's revolution is still pretty much up in the air.

[SlimJimmy]

1. I'm with you on this one. The new alliance between the military

and the MB is a disturbing revelation. The last thing the people of Egypt need is another Iranian style government. Unfortunately, it looks like it might be headed in that direction. Only time will tell.

[old mark]

2. I am sure it will take time and continued effort to sort it out, but I still have hope...nt

[Adsos Letter]

3. The law of unintended consequences walks hand-in-hand with History.

something like that.

[Codeine]

4. the Muslim Brotherhood and the military seem to be the only

truly functional organizations capable of filling the power vacuum left there at this time, unfortunately.