George Soros on Egypt

Read the underlined link and you'll find that we're in good hands...Mr. Obama's doing just what George Soros thinks ought to be done.   (Yes, I am being sarcastic)..Please read these paragraphs from my linked article:

"The Muslim Brotherhood's cooperation with Mohamed ElBaradei, the Nobel laureate who is seeking to run for president, is a hopeful sign that it intends to play a constructive role in a democratic political system (Z: Will Soros play"puppet master" there, too?). As regards contagion, it is more likely to endanger the enemies of the United States - Syria and Iran - than our allies, provided that they are willing to move out ahead of the avalanche (Z:  so that's a GOOD thing??!!).The main stumbling block is Israel. In reality, Israel has as much to gain from the spread of democracy in the Middle East as the United States has. But Israel is unlikely to recognize its own best interests because the change is too sudden and carries too many risks (Z: As if Israel is just too stupid?)  And some U.S. supporters of Israel are more rigid and ideological than Israelis themselves (Z: can that BE?! :-). Fortunately, Obama is not beholden to the religious right, which has carried on a veritable vendetta against him (Z; no comment...I'm too much a lady). The American Israel Public Affairs Committee is no longer monolithic or the sole representative of the Jewish community. The main danger is that the Obama administration will not adjust its policies quickly enough to the suddenly changed reality.
I am, as a general rule, wary of revolutions. But in the case of Egypt, I see a good chance of success. As a committed advocate of democracy and open society, I cannot help but share in the enthusiasm that is sweeping across the Middle East. I hope President Obama will expeditiously support the people of Egypt (Z: in other words, those are his instructions...). My foundations are prepared to contribute what they can. In practice, that means establishing resource centers for supporting the rule of law (Z; Unless they go against Soros' plans), constitutional reform (Z:  Especially in America, George?), fighting corruption and strengthening democratic institutions in those countries that request help in establishing them, while staying out of those countries where such efforts are not welcome."

There's so much to comment on here that I simply can't.........I'll leave it up to YOU, you "rigid and ideological Israel supports who carry a veritable vendetta against Obama" :-)    Is Mr. Soros a little overly optimistic?  Is he just nuts when he actually suggests that the Muslim Brotherhood and ElBaradei might be good for Egypt?  Well, let's face it, ElBaradei IS a Nobel Laureate, how bad can he be!? (heh heh)  OH, the fun never stops.

What do you think of Soros' observations?    Meanwhile, we can see how reasonable and willing to cooperate the Muslim Brotherhood is today,  HERE.  oy.

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EGYPT ....maybe I'm wrong? (not Z!!!) :-)

At a my place and a few other blogs, I've said that I think America's government and radio/TV talking heads are being short-sighted, a little prejudice, and quite pessimistic about the future of Egypt.  It was my opinion (and basically still is) that the Muslim Brotherhood couldn't fill the void Mubarak will leave behind because most Egyptians, at least in Cairo, are highly sophisticated, well educated people.  Metaphorically,  I couldn't imagine a scenario where the Egyptian women of Cairo would want to suddenly take to wearing burqas...impossible.


Then, a friend reminded me of IRAN's history.   Iran was MORE sophisticated and their people were probably even more highly educated than Egyptians today, and their women and women were amazing fashion plates....until the Shah left.    I see evidence of this here in Los Angeles, where many Iranians came after Iran fell apart because of his departure. Yes, 'because of'.

Since my friend's reminder today, I'm wondering now, more fearfully, about what will happen in Egypt and the terrible repercussions it could have for Israel's safety, something I'm vitally interested in.  I don't believe there are only two choices for Egyptians (Mubarak or the Muslim Brotherhood):  I believe there's Mubarak staying until September, Mubarak leaving, the Muslim Brotherhood pushing Sharia Law on them and taking them back to the Stone Ages as Iran's had happen, AND the choice, the hope, of a democratic election where Egyptians pick a leader who is not fundamentalist, who will deal beneficially with the West, and who will push for a better future for all Egyptians.

Do you think Egypt could become another Iran, with a fundamentalist theocracy hiding behind the still quite fashionable modern suits of Ahmadinejad?  Do you think my last scenario of a well-liked, democratically-elected leader is a possibility?  I also think our media and talking heads need to stop looking at all Egyptians  as Muslim savages who don't have a clue.   Do you think I'm giving Egyptians too much credit?   Tell me.

By the way, check THIS out and watch the Anderson Cooper "They kicked me in the head" video and tell me if you think that happened or if he looks like he's been harmed in any way at the end of it, okay?   Very weird...I hope he wasn't hurt and it sure doesn't look like he was.  The Christiane Amanpour video below is even less threatening, but Yahoo's headline is "Journalists Get Attacked..."   ??

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