Both Sides Blame America In Egypt

Anti-Americanism Flares In Egypt As Protests Rage Over Morsi's Ouster - L.A. Times

Both pro-Morsi Islamists and the anti-Morsi Rebel group accuse the U.S. of supporting the other and allege elaborate conspiracies against Egypt.

CAIRO — As rival camps of Egyptians protest for and against the toppling of President Mohamed Morsi, there is a rare point of agreement: America is to blame.

Anti-Americanism, which has long been an undercurrent here, is erupting again as Egyptians battle over the future of their country. Each side accuses the United States of backing the other and alleges conspiracies in which the Obama administration is secretly fostering dissent in an attempt to weaken Egypt.

It's a damned if you do, damned if you don't quagmire in which the U.S. appears to have alienated both sides, underscoring waning American influence and credibility as it attempts to navigate the turmoil.

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My Comment: Publicly the U.S. is stating that they are not aligned with any political party .... even giving the image that they are "distant and aloof" .... but what is really happening is a lot of this. As to always blaming America .... I have my doubts that this is the main line that everyone in Egypt is using .... everyone is aware of the military aid that the U.S. provides but they are also aware that this aid has been ongoing for decades irregardless of who was in power.