Morsi's Vices and Swearing, the Presidential Kind.

Two major problems are facing Dr. Morsi. First he wants to have 3 vices, and second to swear in an appropriate place. What in the world am I talking about?! I'm talking about presidents for the former and Oath for the latter. Naughty either way you look at it.

Dr. Morsi has vowed to appoint 3 Vice Presidents, of which, one is to be christian another to be female, and the last God knows what. Interesting! Is this a pacifying tactic of some sorts or affirmative action (link). Or does he already know who he is hiring based on merit and they happened include a Christian and a woman and decided to use it to his advantage? Depending whether or not I summon my conspiracy theory alter ego or not, I will assume that its all a big pacifier to calm down women and christian fears. What if he hires a Christian woman? Does that have the same effect? Just a thought. But the real question is: Do we need THREE vice presidents?

I thought the duty of the Vice President was to be the first person in succession to the President if something were to happen to the president. What if Dr. Morsi is unable to carry out his duties as president? Who would succeed him? Would we have a supreme council of presidency (SCOP)? Don't forget there's already SCAF president. What would be the roles of each VP? Wouldn't it be easier just to appoint them as ministers? So many questions! Even more controversial questions like: What about a Salafi VP as well? For God's sake we've never had a single VP in the last 30 years. All of a sudden we're to have THREE?

In my humble opinion, a single VP should do. His role is simple, a shadow president. So keep it simple Dr. Morsi, find your shadow. Looking for a pacifier? How about a female minister of Finance and a Christian minister of Defense.

As for the swearing in as President. Simply put, its a promise. To whom? The answer should be where Dr. Morsi should be swearing. His promise is to the people. Swearing infront of the SCAF or Supreme Court means he's promising a select group who were hired by the old system. His accountability is to us, his employers.

My firm belief is he should be sworn in infront of the people, or representatives of them. The People's assembly. Since they don't exist, it should be in public. Obama did it, why wouldn't Dr. Morsi? With the constitution still being written. The people are the true power, SCAF or not.

Summery, single VP, swear oath in front of the people.

-Amro