Egypt Is Descending Into Civil War, Don’t Expect Obama To Cancel His Golf Vacation

[Zimbow]

The largest Islamic nation in the Middle East is on the verge of descending into civil war, the Syrian civil war is starting to spill over into Lebanon, and the worst violence in five years has just hit Iraq, but Barack Obama is way too busy to be bothered with any of that. Right now, Obama is enjoying one of the true loves of his life - golf. According to the Washington Post, Obama has "played 18 holes of golf every day but one this week", and without a doubt he appears to really be enjoying his time up in Martha's Vineyard. I hear that it is absolutely beautiful up there this time of the year. And apparently he needs the rest. After all, prior to this vacation he has only had time to play 133 rounds of golf since becoming president. Between snubbing world leaders and getting the U.S. economy going again, it must be really tough for Obama to find enough time to sharpen his game.

Of course I am being facetious. It is absolutely ridiculous how much time Obama takes off, and Congress is even worse. Congress is taking a five week vacation right now. Most Americans don't get that much vacation in an entire year.

Meanwhile, as our leaders enjoy their rest, the Middle East is coming apart at the seams.
In Egypt, authorities say that 638 people are now confirmed dead and another 3,994 people were wounded in the nightmarish violence that erupted in Cairo this week. Hundreds of bodies remain uncounted by the authorities, and it appears very likely that Egypt is rapidly heading down the path to full-blown civil war...

Angry supporters of ousted president Mohammed Morsi staged protests and burned buildings Thursday as President Obama condemned the violence on both sides and canceled next month's joint military operations.
The unrest came a day after at least 638 people were killed in violence nationwide, including 43 police officers, the Health Ministry said. Most of the deaths occurred when security forces smashed two pro-Morsi sit-in camps in the capital. In the Nasr City district, 288 people were killed.
The Health Ministry said 3,994 people were injured.
After the police moved on the camps, street battles broke out across Egypt. Government buildings and police stations were attacked, roads were blocked, and Christian churches were torched, Interior Minister Mohammed Ibrahim said.

Sadly, some of the supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood have chosen to express their fury with the government by setting Christian homes, businesses and churches on fire. According to one report, 18 churches have been torched so far...

Now, with the crackdown on Muslim Brotherhood members by the Egyptian army, Islamist fanatics are taking out their frustrations on Coptic Christians. In the past few days, there has been a spate of attacks on Christian businesses, homes, and churches. As of Wednesday morning, according to local witnesses, at least 18 churches had been destroyed, and fires and riots were continuing to spread in Christian areas, the witnesses said.

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[centrehice]

He needs to keep golfing and let the place implode.

[habsheaven]

I thought you guys were over this immaturity. Apparently not. Wake me up when there is something legitimate to complain about.

[Wickabee]

This Just In:
The President has a hobby he enjoys! For shame!

I've said it before. His amount of golfing doesn't even reach avid enthusiast levels where I live.

Oh, and nobody mention Bush spending most of his Presidency at how own ranch. We're trying to make Obama look elitist here (whether he is or not) not make a fair comparison so DON'T!

[AUTaxMan]

I don't care how much he plays golf, but I do care about his sympathizing with the Muslim Brotherhood.

[JustAlex]

Egypt is descending into civil war?

Well, that's unfortunate.....now, what exactly does Obama or the U.S have to do with that?

Is Egypt our territory?

Is Egypt under our control?

I thought Egypt was a free and sovereign nation?


The only thing Obama should be concerned with is the U.S and NOTHING ELSE!

[AUTaxMan]

Egypt is descending into civil war?

Well, that's unfortunate.....now, what exactly does Obama or the U.S have to do with that?

Is Egypt our territory?

Is Egypt under our control?

I thought Egypt was a free and sovereign nation?


The only thing Obama should be concerned with is the U.S and NOTHING ELSE!

Obama takes credit for the Arab Spring in Egypt. Now it is a disaster (as easily predicted), and he says we aren't choosing sides. We should not have been involved to begin with. Should we stand up for the Christians who are being killed there and whose churches are being burned to the ground by the Muslims?

[JustAlex]

Obama takes credit for the Arab Spring in Egypt. Now it is a disaster (as easily predicted), and he says we aren't choosing sides.

Since when did Obama take credit for the Arab Spring in Egypt?

And even if he did take credit, it's not his credit to take, the people of Egypt are solely responsible for the revolution in their country, and guess what, throughout the history of the world, any time there is revolution it doesn't happen immediately and more than likely there is some sort of war that erupts between dissenting sides.

Should we stand up for the Christians who are being killed there and whose churches are being burned to the ground by the Muslims?

Stand up for Christians? Why would we do that?

Last time I heard, both sides are attacking each other, and many Muslims have also been killed in this "civil war".

So, why exactly would we choose only Christians to help? OH, that's right.....I know exactly why, because only the pure christians matter and not those savage Muslims.

No, we don't need to stand up for Christians, Muslims or ANYONE in Egypt.

This is their mess, let them clean it up, we don't need to do anything whatsoever, we have more than enough problems here at home.

[ensbergcollector]

Since when did Obama take credit for the Arab Spring in Egypt?

And even if he did take credit, it's not his credit to take, the people of Egypt are solely responsible for the revolution in their country, and guess what, throughout the history of the world, any time there is revolution it doesn't happen immediately and more than likely there is some sort of war that erupts between dissenting sides.


Stand up for Christians? Why would we do that?

Last time I heard, both sides are attacking each other, and many Muslims have also been killed in this "civil war".

So, why exactly would we choose only Christians to help? OH, that's right.....I know exactly why, because only the pure christians matter and not those savage Muslims.

No, we don't need to stand up for Christians, Muslims or ANYONE in Egypt.

This is their mess, let them clean it up, we don't need to do anything whatsoever, we have more than enough problems here at home.

i admit I haven't kept up with this story over the last year or so but if you could link me some articles about christians killing muslims in egypt i would greatly appreciate it. must have missed those stories

[JustAlex]

i admit I haven't kept up with this story over the last year or so but if you could link me some articles about christians killing muslims in egypt i would greatly appreciate it. must have missed those stories

By "both sides" I mean the army vs. the Muslim brotherhood.

The Muslim brotherhood have been attacking christian churches, and the army has been killing various Muslim brotherhood members, regardless of innocence or guilt.

And yeah, it's a shame that this is going on, but welcome to the world of religion where "My god is better than your god" and if you don't agree I'll kill you.