The problem with a popular opinion is that when the focus of that opinion is no longer applicable the unity of the populous disintegrates.
This happened when the tidal wave of opinion that bought Obama to the presidency collapsed around the literal rendering of his policies. And it is very likely that this will happen in Egypt now the central cry of the protests, calling for the resignation of Mubarak, has been answered.
The groups united under this banner included the pro-democracy middle class and the radical Muslim Brotherhood. The likelihood of these groups forming a united coalition government are remote. The reason that Mubarak claimed as justification for him staying until September? That stable government would only be formed with adequate time to prepare for free and fair elections. It may be that his point will be proven correct.
Although the days of mass protests may have ended, political turmoil in Egypt will continue to be a reality.
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