Always remember that the head of the Egyptian Army happened to be visiting Washington the moment Arab Spring blew into Tahrir Square. Sometimes coincidence requires one to suspend reason.
Arab Spring blew in and blew on. The Army was in charge before and the Army is in charge today. There is no reason to think the Army won't be in charge even after the Brotherhood wins the election.
So what of Mubarak?
Expendable. Just like Noriega or Hussein or the Shah. They're our boys as long as it's convenient for us. Expendable without regrets when they become an inconvenience.
The next thing for Mubarak will be an appeal, and then perhaps he will be permitted to live out his golden years in quiet retirement.
Miami? Dubai?...
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