I wouldn’t be surprised if Morsi forced the army to remove him from power to give the appearance of a coup.

(Reuters) — Egypt’s armed forces would suspend the constitution and dissolve an Islamist-dominated parliament under a draft political roadmap to be pursued if Islamist President Mohamed Morsy and the liberal opposition fail to agree by Wednesday, military sources said.

The sources told Reuters the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) was still discussing details and the plan, intended to resolve a political crisis that has brought millions of protesters into the streets, could be changed based on political developments and consultations.

Minister of Defense General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi called in a statement on Monday for Morsy to agree within 48 hours on power-sharing with other political forces, saying the military would otherwise set out its own roadmap for the country’s future.

The president rebuffed the ultimatum and the main liberal and leftist opposition alliance has refused to talk to him, demanding along with youth activists that he resign.

The sources said the military intended to install an interim council, composed mainly of civilians from different political groups and experienced technocrats, to run the country until an amended constitution was drafted within months.

That would be followed by a new presidential election, but parliamentary polls would be delayed until strict conditions for selecting candidates were in force, they said.

The armed forces planned to open talks with the main opposition National Salvation Front and other political, religious and youth organizations once a deadline set for Morsy to reach a power-sharing agreement expires on Wednesday.

The sources would not say how the military intended to deal with Morsy if he refused to go quietly.

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I am following this situation by the hour. I think the people realize what they've done and are afraid they're going to become another Iran.
I hope it can be resolved to the people's satisfaction.

I am afraid that Morsi won't go out without alot of bloodshed--he wants the power whatever the cost

Sounds like the situation is pretty serious.

I haven't had a chance to follow anything today.

Thanks for the post E-man !!

This could get dicey over there soon. For some I reason I just don't see Morsi going out quietly, but I hope that I am wrong.