I know, I know- it’s a hell of a thing isn’t it?
This is the art of foreign policy (who many would prefer we not have at all). To stick with a brutal dictator, because after all, he’s “our” brutal dictator...or to support the uprising that appears to come from “the people”?
Though your points are very well taken, I think we should remember what happened when we encouraged “democracy” for the Palestinians. The Muslim Brotherhood that’s behind these riots and demonstrations is not now or ever going to be an ally of ours. Do we REALLY want them in control of the Suez Canal?
I don’t know- but here’s an interesting fact: when the Iranians took to the streets for freedom, this administration stayed laregely silent. Today? They tell Mubarak to turn the internet back on.
From where I sit- whoever wins this struggle- the Egyptian people will be the losers- the MB will be more ruthless and brutal than the military that’s in power now.
In the real world, you are stuck with only two choices: the bad choice, or the 'even worse' choice. We took the bad choice.
Curious the difference in Barry’s reaction. An uprising against an Islamist government? No support. A (fundamentally) Islamist uprising against a secular government? Support.
I am stuck watching Airport TV aka CNN for next hours or so. CNN reporterettes are saying Mubarek was suppose to speak an hour ago. They keep asking why he is late. Um, I think he’s a bit busy right now.
CNN reporting Hilary Clinton has said what happens in Egypt will ultimately be determined by the Egyptians. Reporteretts looking for a clue as to what that means for a US response. FWIW I think it means Barry is voting present.
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