Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Egypt Rises Up
Due 18 Feb 2010......From an economic perspective, why does the author feel this is a time for celebration? What are the economic advantages of a democratic Egypt?
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The author feels that this is a time of celebration because for the first time in over 30 years, the people of Egypt are standing up, demanding change and, hopefully, democratic rule. A popular revolution like the one occurring in Israel is the foundation of all Western ideals, and so it must be heralded as the dawn of a new age of freedom and liberty, not a sign of corruption and instability. Though many Americans believe that this turnover in power signals the birth of another theocratic regime like Iran, the author argues that the benefits of a liberal, democratic Egypt far outweigh the costs of a short-term lack of stability in the region. Though Egypt is one of the most powerful military presences in the Middle-East, it could use this power for the benefit of the West in reaching a friendly agreement with the Palestineans in the West Bank and Hamas in Gaza.
ReplyDeleteThe author feels that this is a time of celebration because the people of Egypt are standing up and finally fighting for what's right. Being under a dictatorship, Egypt has been declining. With police brutality, suppression of the opposition, and the torture of political prisoners, Egypt is bound to have another uprising. Thus, its economy would decline even more. Therefore, a democracy for Egypt would pull Egypt out from its recession and decrease the unemployment rate.
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ReplyDeleteA democratic government would promote stability among the nation. It could also help build friendly ties with the Palestinians and Hamas, creating greater civil relations with the Palestinians than the current "cold peace" will ever do. The author considers this a celebration because it is the first time in 30 years that the Egyptian people are speaking up and demanding liberty. Many have begun to revolt against oppression and demand freedom in the Middle East.
ReplyDeleteA democratic government would be much more stable because a government chosen by the people is much less likely to be overthrown by the people. Economically, a stable nation is better able to participate in trade, when a country is in turmoil the state of its economy becomes the less pressing issue of the moment. A new Egypt that would be better equiped to participate in trade will benefit any future trade partners, likely the West.
ReplyDeleteThe author feels this is the time to celebrate because for the first time in a long time Egypt might become a true democracy. Economically, this is beneficial to the region, however politically this means that no longer will the region be stable for America or the world. The Suez canal cannot be assured to remain open. For the past 30 years, Egypt has been a strong ally to America because of Mubarak, now with this uprising, America can no longer count on Egypt to remain a stable partner.
ReplyDeleteThe upheaval in Egypt confirms the universal truth that no people can be held in bondage forever. It shows that any other alternative to democracy is pretty much a dead end. The author is not concerned about the chaos that could follow the revolution; in fact, he believes that it would be a smooth transition to democracy because Egypt has a wealthy elite class, a well-educated middle class, and a strong sense of national pride. Once the country is established as a democratic nation, Egypt would be more open to trade with the rest of the Western countries and that benefits both sides.
ReplyDeleteThe author feels this is a time for celebration because Egypt is finally becoming a democracy. The economic advantages of becoming a democracy for Egypt are that trade will become easier with the surrounding nations, with trade increasing between countries job opportunities will as well.
ReplyDeleteThe author view's Egypt's upheaval as something to celebrate because the people are finally fighting for freedom and attempting to achieve a democracy. Their actions are based upon fundamental ideas that the West upholds: human rights, democracy. A democratic Egypt could mean more stability and job opportunities, which has been lacking for the nation's youth.
ReplyDeleteThe author views Egypt's current state as something to celebrate because its citizens are finally standing up for themselves as well as the things that they wish for their country. A democratic Egypt would be beneficial from an economic perspective because a stable country is much more capable of having successful international trade than a country in turmoil.
ReplyDeleteThe author feels that the political upheaval in Egypt is a time for celebration because they are now in the position for change. Though this change can go many ways, the outcome is looking positive and could quite possibly result in a democracy. This would be economically advantageous because it promotes stability, makes trade easier, and improves civil relations.
ReplyDeleteThe celebrationary tone of the author is due to the fact that a democratic government in Egypt will be much more stable than its previous government. A democracy is less likely to have rebellions and more likely to please the demands of its people. On a grander scale, a democratic nation is more likely to have an open economy and trade with other countries. More trade will benefit everyone involved, as many economies will be stimulated at once.
ReplyDeleteThe author feels that it is a time for celebration because the people of Egypt are tired of being ruled by a dictator and they are ready to accept a democratic government. This would most likely promote stablity in the country and ensure that its citizens obtain certain rights. From an a economic standpoint, a democratic Egypt would improve trade relations with other nations and create more jobs.
ReplyDeleteAccording to the author's view, the upheaval in Egypt should be celebrated because the people of this nation are coming together to argue for what they believe is right. This cooperation between citizens of a nation is a benefit because it would mean that ideas would be able to spread throughout the new democracy without much opposition. In economic terms, Egypt will be able to regain tourism and concentrate on expanding its domestic interests and trade with other nations.
ReplyDeletethe author feels as if this is a time of celebration because for the first time in this nations history it has overthrown the govt and helped take part in a change that will reverberate through society for hundreds of years. the people of Egypt now have more say over what gets done in the country and how it is run, leading to greater economic stability and an overall more stable country.
ReplyDeleteThe author states that the overthrow of the current government is a cause for celebration because Egypt becoming a democracy will not only benefit the citizens of Egypt but also the rest of the world. By becoming a democracy it allows for trade to grow and unemployment to go down. This leads to a very stable Egypt rather than one run by a dictatorship.
ReplyDeleteIt is a celebration that people in Egypt are overthrowing because if Egypt become a democracy, there will be many benefits. For example, it would now be easier for other nations to trade with Egypt. Also Egypt will have a more stabilized economy since the people can now have a say for what government they want.
ReplyDeleteThe author feels this is a time of celebration because of them overthrowing their current government which could have many benefits for them in the future. The economic advantages of Egypt being a democracy is that there will be easier trade between nations. Also a democracy leads to a more stable economy than a dictatorship.
ReplyDeleteThe author feels that this is a celebratory moment because after more than 30 years Egyptians are demanding a potentially democratic rule. Despite the fact that many Americans believe this turnover in power signals the birth of another theocratic regime, the author argues that the benefits of a moderately democratic Egypt outweighs the costs of a short-term instability in the region. These events could also help build friendly ties with the Palestinians and Hamas which could create greater civil relations with the Palestinians than the current "cold peace" will ever do.
ReplyDeleteThe author feels the Egyptians will be able to pull a democracy out of all the chaos from the protesting and therefore feels it is time for celebration. A democratic Egypt would make way for better living conditions, and a better economy for Egypt and therefore, the macroeconomy would benefit. The author is operating under the hope that trade and foreign relations would strengthen and therefore they would more easily trade with other countries and based on specialization, we would all be better off.
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