Bizarro Post Social Media Bureau- As the violence rages on in Egypt, Americans are desperately trying to determine which side the good guys are on. These comments from NewsVine, Discus, Twitter and Facebook illustrate a conversation that countless Americans are having about the graphic images pouring out of the deadly streets of Cairo.
"It is the very nature of war to have one side that pursues good with veracityness (sic), and which side perpetrates bad and evil," wrote Deepthinker15
Though the good-versus-evil narrative remains the most popular method of interpreting controversial news, the parties involved with Egypt's civil unrest aren't easily bisected into two "teams." President Morsi, now deposed, is supported by those faithful to the Muslim Brotherhood and citizens who do not want to undermine Egypt's newborn democracy. Opponents of the Muslim Brotherhood accuse Morsi of attempting to become a theocratic dictator, and they have the support of Egypt's powerful military.
At first, popular American consensus chose to label the Muslim Brotherhood's supporters as the antagonists.
"mudslimes (sic) shuld (sic) be put in there (sic) place!!!!" said USMCJohnCena.
On Wednesday, the clashes between civilian groups turned into an incredibly one-sided battle between protesters and Egypt's armed forces; well trained and bolstered by American money and weapons. Well over 600 were killed in the first two days of the escalation, and the mass-shootings continue as religious leaders insist on a "Day of Rage" from Brotherhood supporters.
Though Muslim Brotherhood supporters are hard to come by, the killing of unarmed civilians by the hundreds threw the entire good/evil balance into question.
"STOP FUNDING EGYPT ARMY OBAMA #nobelprizefail" wrote @SexCairman. SexCairman had previously posted scathing criticisms of the Muslim Brotherhood.
Confusion reigns in Washington DC as well. Initially confident they could support Egyptian's democratically elected officials and the Egyptian military without conflict, this upheaval has stymied American foreign policy. Until a definitive good guy is determined, diplomatic advisers will likely continue to tread water.
In the meantime, a baby panda has been born at the Taipei Zoo.
"My cute-ometer just exploded," wrote The Squid.
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