George Soros: Why Obama has to get Egypt right

[Poll_Blind]

From The Washington Post:

Revolutions usually start with enthusiasm and end in tears. In the case of the Middle East, the tears could be avoided if President Obama stands firmly by the values that got him elected. Although American power and influence in the world have declined, our allies and their armies look to us for direction. These armies are strong enough to maintain law and order as long as they stay out of politics; thus the revolutions can remain peaceful. That is what the United States should insist on while encouraging corrupt and repressive rulers who are no longer tolerated by their people to step aside and allow new leaders to be elected in free and fair elections.

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PB

[jwirr]

1. This is good advice. Now I just hope the president will listen to it.

[femrap]

2. I hope Obama

listens to George...but I'm not holding my breath.

[JoePhilly]

3. Glen Beck's head just exploded!!!!

[harun]

4. I think Obama and Hillary want the right thing, it will be a matter of how much

they are/can do about it. E.U. has the same opinion, sooner they get Mubarak out the less suffering the people of Egypt will have to endure.