Egypt’s democratic transition lags amid confusion

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CAIRO — It took 18 days of democracy protests to end Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak's 30 years in power. It may yet take at least 18 months after his overthrow to see off the generals who succeeded him.

The military, in charge since Mubarak was toppled in February, has said it will not hand over power until presidential elections are held. According to a timeline announced this week, that may not happen until August 2012.

The head of the electoral commission said this week a three-stage parliamentary election will start on November 21 and end on January 3. A senate election will begin on January 22 and end on March 4.

The military had said that, after the election, a panel will create a constitution to replace Mubarak's, which was suspended after his ouster. It has six months to finish its work and then Egypt will vote for a new president.

Be Careful what you wish for and have a plan. I hope the #occupywallstreet #ourwallstreet have a better transition plan for when they drive President Obama from office.

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/09/19/egypts-democratic-transition-lags-amid-confusion/