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To: Paddy Irish
For the U.S., it doesn't matter much if Mubarak is hated by the Egyptian people. He's governed as a dependable ally in the region and we need his successor to do likewise.

We need to ask WHO are those Egyptians in the streets. Are these agitators persons with legitimate grievances, just looking for a liberal western-style democracy so they can prosper in peace? Are they something else? If the hate on the street comes from islamofascists radicals do you throw Mubarak under the bus or try to offer support and maintain stability?

What kind of "freedom and democracy" can you expect from anti-Semitic radicals like the Muslim Brotherhood? They are the major organize political force in Egypt right now. MB leaders are already calling for armed invasion of Israel.

If radicals become the dominate force, it doesn't matter what form the government has - democracy or dictator.

162 posted on 02/05/2011 10:10:36 PM PST by newzjunkey
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To: newzjunkey

Isn’t it strange people praddle on about human rights and dignity for Egyptians, yet when it comes to American interest we should suffer for those ideals?

Why is it we are too blame for everyne elses faults?

The 60’s and subsequent years had certainly had their toll.


163 posted on 02/06/2011 3:30:57 AM PST by Lessthantolerant (The State is diametrically opposed to our search for a better living.)
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