Mubarak's Successor

Egypt's future: Nuclear power, and lots of wheat

Gregg Carlstrom | March 5, 2010 1:13 PM | 0 | recommend (0) |   |      

Here's a good sign that the Egyptian government is a bit rattled by Mohamed ElBaradei: The state-run Al-Gomhuria, last seen proudly defending the Gaza barrier, published this cartoon today unveiling Hosni Mubarak's 2011 campaign promises (h/t Arabist).

Hosni: The future!

As you can see, Egypt's future includes nuclear power and clean air. And giant stalks of wheat.

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Tags: Egyptian elections, Hosni Mubarak, Mohamed ElBaradei, nuclear power

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