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ElBaradei and the Generals
(New York Post) Benny Avni - ElBaradei may be the least bad option to ensure that Egypt doesn't fall into the hands of fanatical Islamist forces the way Iran did 30 years ago. ElBaradei, who recently returned to Egypt, has no ties to the half-million-man Egyptian army - which is built with American money and support and run by generals with close ties to their Pentagon counterparts. The U.S. may want to secretly facilitate a meeting: "Mohamed, say hello to Gens. Tantawi and Enan. Generals, this is ElBaradei. Now play nice, be friends and we'll continue our support of Egypt - which, as you know, can't feed its people without our help. Without us, you may become the next victim of the street crowds."