Radical cleric on CNN

[white_wolf]

There is a radical cleric on CNN who is saying that the uprising in Egypt will lead to an Islamic state. The guy interviewing him is doing a decent job I think, he just asked him why he is in London if he prefers an Islamic state. Anyway what do you think the odds of that happening are?

[tishaLA]

1. CNN books Pat Robertson these days?

I guess he needs air time somewhere.

[white_wolf]

3. Pat Robertson isn't much, if any better than this guy on CNN

Different God same hateful evil insanity.

[Kali]

6. actually

same god

[white_wolf]

7. True. I wasn't thinking when I posted.

Same God different interpretation.

[Motown_Johnny]

2. and Bushies think this came about because of Shrub's invasion of Iraq

People can convince themselves of anything



I don't know enough about Egypt to make a specific prediction. I will say that because the Military has stayed out of it I am guessing that a more moderate government will be in control.


I doubt if professional warriors want to answer to a Theocracy

[Raine]

4. Yeah that was Spitzer, he's pretty good.

It was an interesting interview. I suppose it could happen, as an outsider I really don't know. Whatever happens it needs to be the people of Egypt who decide what's best for THEIR country.

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[arcane1]

8. IMO it depends on the degree of Western influence in their "economic reforms"

Of the people of Egypt can chart their own patch politically AND economically, I don't think there will be a problem.

Well, not a problem now, but maybe in a few years when we overthrow their gov't because they aren't playing ball by our (corporate) rules.

[gateley]

9. Here's what I heard from "someone who knows" -- a State Department official,

I believe, who is very familiar with Egypt and the ME in general.

First of all, the Muslim Brotherhood is not radical. initially when it formed, some members went the violence routs, and others broke away. This was YEARS ago. So the ones who are speaking in Egypt, saying they don't have political aspirations, don't have a jihad-in-waiting up their sleeves. As a matter of fact, he said it's almost more of a social group, with members belonging because of the others of like mind.

And, I forget what percentage he gave but the number of members in Egypt, even if they WERE extreme, just wouldn't have anywhere the numbers to get someone in office.

We'll have to wait and see who emerges, I guess, but I found what this man said reassuring. Everybody is nervous because Iran is still burned in our brains.

[applegrove]

10. There was an open election last year somewhere in Egypt. The Muslim Brotherhood

got only 25% of the vote. Independants got over 60%.