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In response to "Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy "no longer a part of the decision-making circle," state-run newspaper reports. " by Jovian

is it a military coup though if millions of people are cheering the military? -- nm

Posted by Beaker (aka anniebecca) Jul 3 '13, 10:34

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Sure. If the people are upset they should vote at the ballot box. -- nm - Roger More Jul 3, 10:38
Can't recall off the top of my head, but I believe that's essentially the same as what brough Hugo Chavez to power. He was military. -- nm - Name Withheld By Request Jul 3, 10:37 2
- IIRC Chavez was elected reasonably fairly the first time. But he did lead a failed military coup years before that -- nm - Roger More Jul 3, 10:38 1
  - Maybe that's what I was thinking of. -- nm - Name Withheld By Request Jul 3, 10:40
yep and anti democratic too - DaneDukeNuuk Jul 3, 10:37 2
- I'm actually really torn on this. I completely get wanting to remove the MB gov't. They needed to go. - Name Withheld By Request Jul 3, 10:39 1
  - the problem is what now? - DaneDukeNuuk Jul 3, 10:44
It's a benevolent military coup. -- nm - Strongbad Jul 3, 10:36
lol yea it sounds funny, but it is still techincally what it is. - Jovian Jul 3, 10:35

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