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What New Nickname Has the Public Given Egyptian President Morsi? (Hint: Sounds Like a Fascist Dictator)

Nov. 26, 2012 10:19am

Egyptian democracy advocate Mohammed ElBaradei has already called President Mohammed Morsi the “new Pharaoh” and now Egyptian Twitter users are comparing his power grab to another famous dictator, granting him the nickname “Morsilini.” It’s even become a popular hashtag.

The President, who sprang from Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood, last week granted himself sweeping powers including shielding himself from judicial review in order to “protect the revolution.” Egypt’s judiciary is calling his decrees an “unprecedented assault.”

Al Arabiya translated some of the tweets and reports:

…the microblogging site was flooded with the term, drawing hardhearted ties between fascist dictator Benito Mussolini and Egypt’s Islamist president.

“Mursi now has a critical hashtag called #Morsillini. A portmanteau of Mursi and Mussolini,” posted Twitter user @Bassem_Sabry.

And the label quickly prompted a few quips.

“Morsillini: ‘I twist the truth, I rule the world, my crown is called deceit I am the emperor of lies, you grovel at my feet,’” posted @ahmadfahmy.

“Morsillini: ” I have the right to issue orders, laws and they can’t be revoked. I have the right to jail you, execute you & marry your wife, ” the same user tweeted.

And the news attracted a sarcastic putdown from Egyptian activist Lubna Darwish, who tweeted: “His excellency president #Morsillini, leader of government, parliament and constitution, head of fascism, and founder of the renaissance.

Italian dictator Benito Mussolini ruled Italy from 1922 to 1943 and is credited with founding Fascism. Among his acts were the dismantling of democratic institutions and crushing his political opponents through use of the secret police. He allied his country with Nazi Germany and Japan during World War II.

On Sunday, clashes continued in Egypt for a third day since Morsi issued his decrees. One teenager was killed and at least 40 injured.

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Comments (33)

  • Ronald Whaley
    Posted on November 27, 2012 at 12:02pm

    perhaps why the white house has been fairly mum on this situation is, obama is waiting for the final results before going forward with his own power grab.he has hinted at this often, like how congress is getting in his way so his plans are impeded.If he thinks it’s getting hot over there. usa is an armed society, it will be alot hotter here.

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  • TheLiberalsAreComing
    Posted on November 26, 2012 at 6:57pm

    So Egyptian President Morsi is an egomaniacal tyrant, with no regard for law or the will of the people. Just like Obama!

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  • Secret Squirrel
    Posted on November 26, 2012 at 6:11pm

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    Hey libs!
    How’s that “Arab spring” working out for you?

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  • HardNipplez
    Posted on November 26, 2012 at 3:55pm

    “Morsillini: ‘I twist the truth, I rule the world, my crown is called deceit I am the emperor of lies, you grovel at my feet,’” posted @ahmadfahmy.

    While it appears to be a fitting description of Morsi, these are lyrics from a Motorhead Song entitled “Orgasmatron”

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    • Max jones
      Posted on November 26, 2012 at 5:29pm

      Good thing they didn’t put it on facebook.

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    • sizzlinsexybeckster
      Posted on November 30, 2012 at 7:36am

      Golly, always so nice for the media to always set the stage through music, movies, and television for how people should adapt to terror.

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  • Ron Staiger
    Posted on November 26, 2012 at 3:20pm

    How,s that Arab-Friggin-Spring grabbin’ ya now, Baraaaaaaack?
    You helped to depose a dictator who was friendly to the US and Israel then helped and encouraged a maniacal wackjob populace to replace him with a dictator who hates the US and Israel. I suppose that was your intent all along!

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    • vox_populi
      Posted on November 26, 2012 at 6:21pm

      Interestingly, ‘democracy’ means the United States doesn’t actually get to pick the leaders of other countries.

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  • MyLaborIsNotYourRight
    Posted on November 26, 2012 at 2:03pm

    Just like here at home:
    ” . . . (Morsi) granted himself sweeping powers including shielding himself from judicial review in order to “protect the revolution”. Egypt’s judiciary is calling his decrees an “unprecedented assault.”

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  • Gonzo
    Posted on November 26, 2012 at 1:48pm

    Mussolini ended up hanging from a light pole. Let’s hope the latest version does as well.

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    Gonzo  
  • RayOne
    Posted on November 26, 2012 at 1:17pm

    Obama should visit and show his support, they should invite him.

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    RayOne  
  • airborneoathkeeper
    Posted on November 26, 2012 at 12:39pm

    The sad truth is that we will see this sort of thing come from every corner of the world until the leaders of these revolutions call for another leader…..can anyone say “General Secetary William Jefferson Blyth Clinton”?

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    airborneoathkeeper  
    • Max jones
      Posted on November 26, 2012 at 5:32pm

      They already callin’ Bah Rahk “lord and savior”…..being prepped to take the crown in Jerusalem?

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  • Hoax And Chains
    Posted on November 26, 2012 at 10:46am

    This is the peaceful Arab Spring that Obummer supported. Anybody with half a brain knew this was going to go this way. When terrorist groups suppress the silent majority through fear and oppression, what chance do they have? I am glad to see that some were willing to protest. I pray they will continue to protest and organize, throwing this stone-age trash into the street.

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    • OhioRifleman
      Posted on November 26, 2012 at 12:21pm

      Some protesting is never enough in the face of fascism. It simply gives the fascists a target with which to make examples of for the rest of the suborned peoples.

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  • Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
    Posted on November 26, 2012 at 10:42am

    Look well people, we are seeing the growth of a dictator here at home as well known as Obama. The Drudge report shows an article in which Obama is declared to be ‘savior’ and is all but a god in the flesh to many of his followers.

    It is a true cult-of-personality that will end in blood and fire for the nation as Obama’s madness grows.

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    • Max jones
      Posted on November 26, 2012 at 5:35pm

      SNOWLEAP….I really think that Bah Rahk’s current position is just a resume builder…..he’s going for the Gold……

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  • ginger100
    Posted on November 26, 2012 at 10:39am

    We have a lord and savior who sprang from tnwocommies

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  • Tri-ox
    Posted on November 26, 2012 at 10:39am

    WHAT NEW NICKNAME HAS THE PUBLIC GIVEN EGYPTIAN PRESIDENT MORSI? (HINT: SOUNDS LIKE A FASCIST DICTATOR) …

    Oh no … don’t tell me that they’re calling him ‘obama’.

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  • bonesiii
    Posted on November 26, 2012 at 10:37am

    Shouldn’t it be Morsilini, not Morsillini, from Mussolini? :P

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  • mapgirl10
    Posted on November 26, 2012 at 10:35am

    I watch the images coming out of that part of the world and I feel the sadness of mankind. I weep for my children and their children. It is obvious that evil is on the march like a swarm of red ants. Are their hearts so bent on power that the blood they shed means nothing? God will sort this out and His wrath will be Earth shattering.

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    • RANGER1965
      Posted on November 26, 2012 at 10:37am

      Very nicely put.

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    • Max jones
      Posted on November 26, 2012 at 5:42pm

      Take heart, MAPGIRL. These are the birthpangs of the new age…..just love your family and keep them close. Although many will not make it to the end, the end liberates all believers. Prayer helps me a lot.

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  • FaithfulFriend
    Posted on November 26, 2012 at 10:33am

    … and don’t forget the sharialini.

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  • RANGER1965
    Posted on November 26, 2012 at 10:31am

    Even if he backs off for now and accepts judicial review and oversight. He will, over the next 6 months erode the judicial system until it becomes the kangaroo court that he wants.

    Morsi will become a theocratic dictator, even if takes a year or two. Glenn Beck’s prediction of a far reaching Islamic State involving multiple countries seems to be in the works.

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  • RJJinGadsden
    Posted on November 26, 2012 at 10:30am

    LOL, last night The Pharaoh was funny, but naturally Morsilini is funnier. Give him another year, and he will be taking that sand nap next to Mubarak.

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  • Lights-on
    Posted on November 26, 2012 at 10:28am

    If the shoe fits…..

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    Lights-on  

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