The events in Egypt are deplorable... but apparently not deplorable enough to cut off aid or call it a coup.
The US government refused to announce a cut off in the Egyptian military's $1.3 billion annual subsidy, and continually urged restraint and reconciliation.
The State Department on whether or not it was a coup:
"We have determined that we do not need to make a determination," ~ Jen Psaki
Today after the crackdown and the appointment of 19 Generals as Provincial Governors, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said:
"The US is not ready to determine whether Egypt has had a military coup ."
So Josh, perhaps you can enlighten us... when will you be ready to call it a coup?
Secretary of State Kerry was quoted as saying:
"Blah blah blah blah blah blah"
Policy? Our policy is to have no policy.
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