Here is an article in the Jerusalem Post that seems to put the Muslim Brotherhood in some kind of special space reserved for movers and shakers. In doing this, we are elevating the group way beyond the place they hold in the minds of many in Egypt.
Countless Egyptians interviewed have dismissed them as a fringe group. They are not a large number but are well organized. Make no mistake, they are a totalitarian and dictatorial as that which is being run out of town on a rail this evening. Think about it. Must we fortune tellers believe the handwriting is on the wall, that the cock has crowed or that the Rubicon has been crossed? We are scaring ourselves silly again and that often is called propaganda and it is being done now on all sides. Even in my beloved Jerusalem Post.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN
02/01/2011 02:00
Muslim Brotherhood: ‘Prepare Egyptians for war with Israel’
A leading member of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt told the Arabic-language Iranian news network Al-Alam on Monday that he would like to see the Egyptian people prepare for war against Israel, according to the Hebrew-language business newspaper Calcalist.
Muhammad Ghannem reportedly told Al- Alam that the Suez Canal should be closed immediately, and that the flow of gas from Egypt to Israel should cease “in order to bring about the downfall of the Mubarak regime.” He added that “the people should be prepared for war against Israel,” saying the world should understand that “the Egyptian people are prepared for anything to get rid of this regime.”
Ghannem praised Egyptian soldiers deployed by President Hosni Mubarak to Egyptian cities, saying they “would not kill their brothers.” He added that Washington was forced to abandon plans to help Mubarak stay in power after “seeing millions head for the streets.”
The millions in the street did not really change Mubarak’s mind nor Obama’s. Obama had already moved away from Mubarak because of his dangerous out-of-step-with-reality policies and actions over the time of his administration. It was well known Mubarak had terminal cancer and had nothing to lose – unlike his countrymen. Few would leave their 82-year old terminal father or grandfather in charge of anything. The world’s family have just had a familiarly difficult time putting the old man in a home “out of town.” for his own good and the happiness of the next generations.
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samiam60
February 1, 2011
Good Evening SamH. So what is going on here?
samhenry
February 1, 2011
I guess I cried wolf….
Bob Mack
February 1, 2011
Evening, SH. I finished my article on the situation on de Nile, and have linked to your post.
samhenry
February 2, 2011
Thank ye Bob.
Bob Mack
February 1, 2011
PS – Ike wears clothes. You can visit him at http://ikejakson.wordpress.com/
He’s one of the good guys.
roxannadanna
February 2, 2011
I just stopped by to say hello.
My new job as grandma is taking up a lot of my time and I’ve yet to figure out how to work everything that I used to do, into my new routine. But you know with babies, as soon as you get one routine down, they go and grow and change it again! lol
Hope you’re doing great, SH!
DarcsFalcon
February 2, 2011
He could at least have been allowed to finish out his term. Why all this now, just 6 mos out from an election? The timing is weird to me.
Ike Jakson
February 2, 2011
Hellooo
I am decent; wearing my clothes today. Is this the home of Jean at SamHenry? May I come in, please? I am a friend of Lady BD at bydesign; she is a fine lady and recommended you.
samhenry
February 2, 2011
There you are. Why yes. I left the door open. I AM SamHenry aka Jean. See my “about” tab for clarification.
I thought you got here through Bob. BD is very much a fine lady and I am so happy to have found her. She is a treasure. Now tell me, what books have you written?
Ike Jakson
February 2, 2011
Hi Sam
We have such a lot that I need to know to complete the picture; it’s something I have about people I meet; when I can have an image or a kind of picture that I can store in the old gray matter.
So this is your Blog; your own Main Page where you are in charge?
We also need to put matters straight with Bob. He is a fine man with great respect for correctness and I got the impression that he might have slightly concerned about you and me in his one Post. Bob is a man who plays it by the Rules [I not only respect him for that; to my mind we need more like him around] and we should inform him of the pleasant outcome of “the clothes affair.”
Do let me have your replies here and then I would like to talk to you about more things including the books question; well, I think that I should also use this opportunity to confirm that our views of Lady BD are mutual; she is a mighty fine person with a heart of pure gold. In my mind picture I see her as “one beautiful lovely person.” I visualize things; it’s just a habit but I like doing it.
It was nice to hear from you again so quick.
samhenry
February 2, 2011
Yes – it is all me, myself and I – here. All the posts. Everything. Pay no attention to that 1/2woman/1/2dog behind the curtain!
blackwatertown
February 4, 2011
Agree that Muslim Brotherhood much weaker than the propaganda would suggest. But the longer this transition drags on, and the more people are hurt – the more it gives the MB time to regroup.
samhenry
February 4, 2011
Good point; great truth.