Praise in Arab world for Bush speech

MSNBC ^ | 11/07/2003 | Charlene Gubash

[HarleyD]

Kind of surprising to see a kind (albeit very small) word from the Nazi Broadcasting Company. What's most surprising is the starvation people in this region has for freedom. Perhaps Bush hit a nerve.

[big gray tabby]

“You cannot have good government when you are occupied.”

And you're not going to get un-occupied until you develop an accountable government. So quit with making excuses.

[mylife]

In Saudi Arabia, Khaled Al-Maeena, editor-in-chief of the Arab Times daily, said he agreed with much of what Bush had to say. “Everybody likes democracy and wants empowerment,” he said. But Al-Maeena also said Bush’s message rang hollow because “America’s goodwill is tainted by its blatant support for Israel.

Khaled's idea of democracy is 3 wolves and 1 sheep deciding whats for dinner.

The middle east does crave democracy but they have much to learn about the concept.

[DManA]

This was a tremendously important speech. It will be remembered as Bush's "tear down this wall" moment.

[eyespysomething]

“Sixty years of Western nations excusing and accommodating the lack of freedom in the Middle East did nothing to make us safe, because in the long run stability cannot be purchased at the expense of liberty,” Bush said Thursday.

Truth bump.

[tkathy]

“You cannot have good government when you are occupied.”

The reason you are occupied is you condone, teach, and finance murder over the entire world. Stop the killing.

[Pan_Yans Wife]

ping

[CWOJackson]

What, not all Arabs are foam at the mouth jihadists only intent on destroying America?

All nations and religions have men of reason, men of peace...and all have the opposite. This was a very brave step for President Bush and our nation, and hopefully will become a very brave step for Arabs of reason.

[MissAmericanPie]

"Islam is compatible with democracy and is not against democracy,” Abu Se’da said"

No according to the conclusion reached by every top respected, (by the muslim world), scholars of Islam. They said Islam and democracy can't coexist.

[kidd]

Contrary to what the opinions of these Arabs suggest, Bush did address the Palestinians. He said for the Palestinians to gain democracy, that the Palestinian leadership has to abandon terrorism.

I guess they just didn't like the idea of abandoning terrorism against Israelis

[Puddleglum]

I kind of get the feeling they all hate Israel...

That said, Bush's speech was superb. Once again his critics are squabbling over his footprints while he's already a mile down the road. I hope the US media and politicians can recognize the genius and opportunity he outlined.

[Attillathehon]

All nations and religions have men of reason, men of peace...and all have the opposite.

In the natural world, you are correct. But some nations have a policy of teaching their young to hate and murder, while others teach love and fair play. Therein lies the difference.

[Valin]

You don't happen to have a link for this speech?
Thanks.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

No kiddin. A society that considers women as chattel property has a long way to go.

[VOA]

bump

[EDINVA]

you can find it at: http://www.ned.org/

[Valin]

Who da Man..You Da Man!

[aShepard]

I'll believe it when they start treating their women better than their camel!

[EDINVA]

more specifically: http://www.ned.org/events/anniversary/oct1603-Bush.html

[Valin]

In Saudi Arabia, Khaled Al-Maeena, editor-in-chief of the Arab Times daily, said he agreed with much of what Bush had to say. “Everybody likes democracy and wants empowerment,” he said. But Al-Maeena also said Bush’s message rang hollow because “America’s goodwill is tainted by its blatant support for Israel.

Let me see if I understand this,
1 praises President Bush for supporting democracy
2 slams President Bush for supporting a democracy

Question, should I be having this pain in my head?