military still acting like the Sphinx

But are they simply half of a good cop/bad cop game, or are they hedging their bets to pick a winner at the right moment? Or alternatively, are they fractured by dissension within? I must admit, I fear option 1 at the moment.

In any case, here’s the latest point, which if it snowballs enough could render the military leadership irrelevant:

1037: CNN’s Ben Wedeman tweets: “One of Cairo’s sharpest says keep close eye on Army officers joining protesters: “tired, tense and worried about shedding blood” #Egypt”