: "Madbouly Cites Pharaohs Khufu and Ramses II to Justify Price Hikes – Egyptian Policy Since 2574 BC"

 Comprehensive Analysis: "Madbouly Cites Pharaohs Khufu and Ramses II to Justify Price Hikes – Egyptian Policy Since 2574 BC"


When History Becomes an Excuse for Tyranny: The Ultimate Satire of Using the Past to Justify the Present


A Satirical Text by Al‑Nadim Al‑Raqmi (The Digital Nadim)


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Full English Translation


Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly confirmed that the government's decisions made in the public interest regarding increasing the prices of basic commodities, expropriating private property to build more bridges, demolishing cemeteries and ancient buildings, and other decisions that provoke citizens' anger, were not made in a vacuum and are not new, but are a legitimate extension of Egyptian state policies since the earliest times.


Madbouly added that in this regard, they are applying Royal Decree No. 152 of 2574 BC, issued by King Khufu, and its amendments by Imperial Decree No. 751, issued by King Ramses II in 1265 BC, concerning the necessity of demolishing places, temples, and tombs belonging to previous eras and erasing their identity in favor of the current era, as well as authorizing the forcible seizure of homes or structures located in areas approved for the construction of pyramids, temples, or government buildings. Most importantly, Royal Decree No. 152 of 2574 BC and its amendments issued by Ramses II in 1265 BC emphasized the periodic increase of beer and bread prices and services to counter currency devaluation, and the imposition of fees and taxes on citizens to counter the budget deficit, without regard to poverty, soaring prices, or exploding inflation – all for the public good and for Egypt to live.


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Introduction: Pharaohs Justify 2026 Policies


This text by Al‑Nadim Al‑Raqmi represents one of his most ingenious satires on using history to justify the present. The premise is brilliant: Prime Minister Madbouly claims that the government's policies (price hikes, expropriation, demolishing antiquities) are not new but are a "legitimate extension of Egyptian state policies since the earliest times." He cites "Royal Decree No. 152 of 2574 BC" issued by King Khufu, and its amendments by "Imperial Decree No. 751" issued by Ramses II in 1265 BC, which mandated demolishing previous eras' monuments, seizing homes, and periodically increasing beer and bread prices to counter currency devaluation and budget deficits.


The satire operates on multiple levels:


· Summoning the Pharaohs: Khufu and Ramses II justify 2026 policies.

· Fictitious decrees with precise numbers: Fake details lend credibility.

· "Legitimate extension": Current policies are continuous with 4,500 years of history.

· "The public good": Everything is justified in the name of the public good.

· Beer and bread: Ancient currency (beer) is used as proof.

· "For Egypt to live": The eternal slogan.


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Part One: Literary and Rhetorical Analysis – Using History to Justify the Present


1. "A legitimate extension of Egyptian state policies since the earliest times"


Current policies are not new; they have been continuous since the Pharaohs. The satire: tyranny is not a modern invention.


2. "Royal Decree No. 152 of 2574 BC"


A specific number and date lend legitimacy. The satire: fake details that sound real.


3. "King Khufu"


The most famous pharaoh of the 4th Dynasty (builder of the Great Pyramid). Invoking him grants historical legitimacy. The satire: the pyramid builder legislates the demolition of monuments.


4. "Imperial Decree No. 751 of 1265 BC – King Ramses II"


Ramses II (19th Dynasty) is one of Egypt's most famous pharaohs. The satire: Ramses amends Khufu's laws 1,300 years later.


5. "Demolishing places, temples, and tombs belonging to previous eras and erasing their identity"


Destroying previous eras' monuments in favor of the current one. The satire: the state legislates the destruction of its own history.


6. "Forcible seizure of homes or structures"


Expropriation by force. The satire: modernization by force.


7. "Periodic increase of beer and bread prices and services to counter currency devaluation"


Beer was used as currency in ancient Egypt. The satire: inflation has existed for 4,500 years.


8. "Imposition of fees and taxes on citizens... without regard to poverty"


Taxes do not consider the poor. The satire: social justice is not a priority.


9. "For the public good and for Egypt to live"


The eternal justification: everything is for Egypt. The satire: the slogan justifies anything.


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Part Two: Political Analysis – History as a Tool of Legitimacy


1. The continuity of tyranny


The current regime is not new; it is a continuation of thousands of years. The satire: tyranny is an Egyptian tradition.


2. "The public good"


Any decision is justified by "the public good." The satire: the public good serves the rulers.


3. "For Egypt to live"


A slogan that justifies anything. The satire: Egypt lives, Egyptians die.


4. The Pharaohs as a reference


The Pharaohs are symbols of Egyptian greatness. Using them to justify repression is satire of exploiting history.


5. "Legitimate extension"


The present is not a deviation from the past but a continuation. The satire: legitimacy comes from antiquity.


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Part Three: Economic Analysis – Inflation Since 2574 BC


1. Increasing beer and bread prices


Beer was a staple commodity in ancient Egypt. Periodic increases reflect the continuity of price‑hiking policies. The satire: inflation is not a modern phenomenon.


2. Currency devaluation


Ancient currency (beer) lost value. The satire: inflation has existed since the Pharaohs.


3. Budget deficit


The state has suffered budget deficits for thousands of years. The satire: deficits are not new.


4. Imposing taxes without regard for poverty


Taxes do not consider the poor. The satire: social justice is not a historical priority.


5. "For the public good"


Taxes and increases are justified by "the public good." The satire: the poor pay for the public good.


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Part Four: The Text in Al‑Nadim's Project – The History Trilogy


This text joins a series of satires on the use of history:


Text Historical Reference

The Second Pharaonic Miracle Renaissance through nuclear bombs

The June 30 Revolution in Sound and Light Linking the revolution to Pharaoh Moses

This Text Khufu and Ramses II's decrees


The progression: from national myths to pharaonic decrees.


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Part Five: Deep Symbolic Meanings


1. "Khufu" as a symbol of absolute power


Khufu, the pyramid builder, is a symbol of power. The satire: power legitimizes oppression.


2. "Ramses II" as a symbol of continuity


Ramses amends Khufu's laws. The satire: tyranny renews itself.


3. "Beer and bread" as symbols of basic goods


Basic goods always rise in price. The satire: the poor pay the price.


4. "The public good" as a symbol of justification


Anything is justified by "the public good." The satire: the public good is a cover for injustice.


5. "For Egypt to live" as a symbol of empty slogans


The slogan justifies anything. The satire: Egypt lives, Egyptians die.


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Part Six: Conclusion – History as an Excuse for Tyranny


This text is one of Al‑Nadim's most brilliant satires. The Prime Minister cites Khufu and Ramses II's decrees to justify price hikes, expropriation, and demolishing antiquities. Current policies are not new but a "legitimate extension" of Egyptian policies from 4,500 years ago.


The deeper message: When the regime cannot justify its policies rationally, it turns to history. The Pharaohs did the same, so why shouldn't we? Beer and bread prices have been rising for thousands of years, budget deficits persist, and taxes are imposed without mercy. "The public good" and "for Egypt to live" are the same slogans used by the Pharaohs. The difference is that the Pharaohs built the pyramids; this regime demolishes them.


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Satirical Conclusion


After Madbouly's statement, a historian called him. He said: "Sir, Khufu and Ramses II's decrees do not exist." Madbouly replied: "But we need them." The historian said: "I will invent them." Madbouly said: "Invent them." The next day, the decrees were published in the Official Gazette. They began demolishing the antiquities.


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Key Terms for International Readers


Term Explanation

خوفو Khufu – Egyptian pharaoh (4th Dynasty), builder of the Great Pyramid

رمسيس الثانى Ramses II – Egyptian pharaoh (19th Dynasty), one of the most famous rulers

الجعة Beer – a fermented drink used as currency in ancient Egypt

المرسوم الإمبراطورى Imperial Decree – an anachronistic term used satirically

نزع الملكية Expropriation – forcible seizure of private property

الصالح العام The public good – a justification used to legitimize any decision


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Suggested English Titles


1. "Khufu and Ramses II Justify Egypt's 2026 Policies: A Satirical Masterpiece on Historical Legitimacy"

2. "Beer Prices Have Been Rising Since 2574 BC: Madbouly's Pharaonic Defense"

3. "When Pharaohs Become Policy Advisors: A Satirical Take on Egypt's Austerity Measures"

4. "The Public Good According to Khufu: How Ancient Decrees Justify Modern Hardship"

5. "From the Pyramids to Price Hikes: A Satirical Masterpiece on Egypt's Eternal Policies"


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