[Ev Reeman]

If this is true, I would hope that there would be free and fair elections in Egypt and that the UN and the US would ensure that those kind of elections take place without violence or interference.

[GeronL]

that was a hilarious post, just so as you know

[Yossarian]

If this is true, I would hope that there would be free and fair elections in Egypt and that the UN and the US would ensure that those kind of elections take place without violence or interference.

Actually, more than free and fair elections (a democracy), people need to make sure their inalienable rights are protected (a republic).

I'm not saying Mubarak ran such a republic (at all), but I greatly fear what an islamic-heavy electorate would vote in.

For the actual areas of progress that Iraq has made, how are Christians doing there? (Yes, I know, Saddam was brutal to them - but now they flee.)

[jagusafr]

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You funny, G.I.

Colonel, USAFR

[Jim Noble]

If this is true, I would hope that there would be free and fair elections in Egypt

Wow, are you nuts?

That's the worst thing that could possibly happen.

[Pearls Before Swine]

If this is true, I would hope that there would be free and fair elections in Egypt and that the UN and the US would ensure that those kind of elections take place without violence or interference.

You would hope, but you would be dreaming. The organized religious-oriented groups, such as the Muslim Brotherhood, or Iranian operatives, would wind up running the place if Mubarak just ups and leaves. A military man might try to take control; but if a religious government is put in place, the military will get purged.

I'm very pessimistic... this has started as an economically driven call for democracy, but I'm afraid the only real unifying force in the Middle East is conservative Islam. Boy, do I ever hope I'm wrong; I'd much prefer that they elect a peaceful government and go back to watching soccer.