Thursday, July 04, 2013

Don't let the door hit you on the way out

Just in case Bolivian President Evo Morales was wondering how quickly things can turn on you despite all the smiles of an official visit, he should contemplate former Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi. Here he is meeting Saudi King Abdullah in Jeddah around this time last year. Here's part of tonight's statement from King Abdullah on his departure from office --

At the same time, we strongly shake hands with the men of all the armed forces, represented by General Abdulfattah Al-Sisi, who managed to save Egypt at this critical moment from a dark tunnel God only could apprehend its dimensions and repercussions, but the wisdom and moderation came out of those men to preserve the rights of all parties in the political process.