https://pjmedia.com/spengler/2011/12/02/corruption-and-islamism-in-egypt/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 03:59:39 -0400<![CDATA[Egypt under Mubarak was a tightly-controlled kleptocracy, and Egypt since Mubarak has been an uncontrolled kleptocracy, in which public officials steal whatever isn&#8217;t tied down. Shiploads of rice, diesel fuel, and other tradables are leaving Egyptian ports for hard-currency markets, while the country&#8211;which imports half its caloric consumption&#8211;runs out of money. Mubarak&#8217;s elite has helicopters revving on their roofs. It&#8217;s no surprise Islamists swept this week&#8217;s parliamentary elections. Whom do we expect Egyptians to vote for?]]>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:37:51 -0500<![CDATA[David P. Goldman]]>https://pjmedia.com/david-p-goldman/2011/12/02/corruption-and-islamism-in-egypt-n130644