Many Egyptians, angry at the recent appointment of a number of radical Islamic governors, have again taken to the streets across the nation in protest. These protests, while similar in appearance to the mass rallies that led to the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak in 2011, drew a vastly different response from the United States. The reaction from the U.S. reveals to the Egyptian population, and to the world, Washington’s hypocrisy.

On June 18, U.S. Ambassador to Egypt Anne Patterson spoke out against the protesters, who are saying that President Mohammed Morsi is abusing his powers, pushing Egypt socially and economically to the brink of complete ruin. During a seminar discussing the U.S. position on Egypt’s current political situation, Patterson took the time to berate the protesters and attempted to justify Washington turning a blind eye to the radicalization of the nation.

When plans for protesting on June 30—the first anniversary of Morsi’s rule—were mentioned, Patterson said, “Egypt needs stability to get its economic house in order, and more violence on the streets will do little more than add new names to the list of martyrs. Instead, I recommend Egyptians get organized.” It would appear from this statement that the U.S. doesn’t see protesting as a beneficial thing in Egypt. And yet, at a time when Egypt was experiencing relative stability under the rule of Hosni Mubarak, the U.S. government was quick to give its support to the protesters.

Patterson continued: “Some say that street action will produce better results than elections. To be honest, my government and I are deeply skeptical.” Perhaps Ambassador Patterson came to that conclusion by looking at the results of the last round of protests that brought down Hosni Mubarak, an ally of Washington. Those protests didn’t bring about anything good, but neither has the democratically elected Muslim Brotherhood government that came after.

Today, nearly 70 percent of Egyptians receive ration cards. Unemployment is rising, the price of imported goods is high, the cost of food is skyrocketing, there are regular blackouts from a lack of power. Since December 2012, the value of the Egyptian pound has fallen 12 percent against the dollar. These are all problems that have been magnified by or have come into fruition under the current administration.

Despite the extremism of the current Egyptian administration, the U.S. says it will continue to support Egypt. As Patterson said, “The U.S. took the position that we would work with whoever won elections that met international standards.” Bear in mind that in the early days of the Morsi government, members of the opposition were crucified on trees outside the palace. Back in 2011, America hoped that supporting the protesters would produce a pro-West, democracy-loving Egypt. The truth, however, is that a democratic election will not of itself establish democratic-minded leaders.

When the revolution in Egypt started in 2011, President Obama gave an address to the Egyptians who were rioting in the streets: “Now ultimately the future of Egypt will be determined by the Egyptian people. I believe the Egyptian people want the same things that we all want: a better life for ourselves and our children, and a government that is fair and just and responsive.” Once again, Egyptians have taken to the streets to procure a “better life.” But this time, Washington is far from being supportive.

In the 2011 address, the president continued, “Put simply, the Egyptian people want a future that befits the heirs to a great and ancient civilization. The United States always will be a partner in pursuit of that future, and we are committed to working with the Egyptian government and the Egyptian people, all quarters, to achieve it.” The Obama administration is certainly a partner to the democratically elected government, but Morsi’s government is not pursuing the future Obama outlined in 2011.

President Obama also said: “The people of Egypt have rights that are universal. That includes the right to peaceful assembly and association, the right to free speech, and the ability to determine their own destiny. These are human rights. And the United States will stand up for them everywhere.” However, the U.S. is decidedly silent when protesters are killed in brutal crackdowns; it is silent when the Muslim Brotherhood intimidates and controls the media; it is silent when religious minorities are brutally massacred by the Morsi administration.

Egypt is just one example of how chaotic U.S. foreign policy has become. Bible prophecy tells us that the downfall of America will usher in global turmoil and destruction like no other time (Isaiah 6:11; Jeremiah 2:15). But that is not the end of the story. As Gerald Flurry writes in his booklet America Under Attack:

The events we see around us are deeply sobering. But they should also fill us with hope—and anticipation of the great event they lead to: the Second Coming of Christ to this Earth! Once Christ banishes the devil and takes His rightful place on the throne over the Earth, we will have joy and happiness and peace for the rest of eternity!

To further grasp how and why the American government is failing—both at home and abroad—read America Under Attack.