There is big news out of Egypt today, although some of it is unconfirmed. Protestors are calling for a "march of millions" on Tuesday to increase pressure on Mubarak to leave. In a nation of 80 million, getting millions to the streets is difficult. The regime apparently arrested several Al-Jazeera journalists today, but they released them after pressure from the U.S. State Department. My gut instinct says the Obama Administration is tiring with this dog and pony show by Mubarak to stay in charge. Israel though, did allow Egypt to put forces in the Sinai Peninsula, with their state radio saying they were "looking the other way." This is a curious move, as this is kind of out of the way.
Also, apparently Jimmy Carter said he thinks Mubarak will end up leaving. Could Carter soon be running an election?
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