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Is it ironic that the left wing seems to be supporting the rioters and protestors in Egypt?
Especially when the main driving organization behind the protestors is the Muslim Brotherhood? Or do left-wingers just support any group of protestors as a matter of course, regardless of the fact that they might actually be religious fundamentalists who would install a theological-based government in Egypt if they should win?
Aubrey - That would be wonderful, if it was true. I suggest you read up on the Muslim Brotherhood a little before you come to the belief that freedom is what they're about.
TOTBB - I really, really hope that what you're saying is valid. I don't like Mubarak any more than you do probably, but I just see this developing as a repeat of Iran in 1979. I hope I'm wrong, but anytime I see a group like the MB in the picture as a major player, I have to be skeptical. I would much rather have a government like Mubarak's in control, as crummy as it is, than another set of Ayatollahs running the show.
Pure perception on my part. You're right. Thanks.
I'd link to the Muslim Brotherhood website you idiot, but they have the entire site mapped to an event log of the ongoing protests, so all of their info about who they are and what their beliefs is unavailable at the moment. Wiki is the best I could do quickly, but here's a couple of more.
http://www.cfr.org/publication/9248/does_the_musli...
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- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
No, no no.
Firstly, saying the Muslim Brotherhood is behind the whole thing is no different than saying Fox News is behind the Tea Party. There's a difference between "support" and "main driving force." Secondly, Egypt is unique amongst Middle Eastern countries in that they are civilized enough to have varying political ideologies. There is a large secular democratic movement there as well. Thirdly, I always support the People rising up against a government they believe to be unjust. Just because you like their current leadership doesn't mean the people living under it should have to. I support freedom and self-determination. Not "Suck it up. The USA likes things the way they are."
Source(s): <---Not a liberal EDIT: Agreed. I was recently listening to a radio program featuring an Egyptian political commentator who seemed rather optimistic that this will not be another Iran. I hope he is right. - ?Lv 61 decade ago
I'm on the left and I don't support the protesters, nor do I support the present regime. The place is about to become a mess. If the US had supported democracy there, as opposed to propping up Mubarak solely because he provides military support, we wouldn't be here.
Remember: Donald Rumsfeld shook hands with Saddam Hussein when were giving him weapons. We are best buddies with Saudi Arabia, in part because Republicans are so gung-ho about buying oil from fundamentalist Muslim who like to kill Americans. America has a nasty habit of doing business with unsavory characters for the sake of near-term goals.
- ?Lv 45 years ago
As of now the present government is am best buddy and the protester are no longer an enemy of the United State ..because of the fact the United state is impartial' to those proceeding its perfect that they help the two area
- 1 decade ago
Oh great, another "intelligent" user that links to wikipedia. None of us have any idea what it is like to live in Egypt, I would likely be protesting as well.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
It's not ironic at all. It's par for the course. Mubarak is a US ally, thus leftists hate him. They would much rather see Egypt become Iran redux so there will be someone in charge in Cairo who hates the US as much as they themselves do.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Wrestling democracy from right wing entrenched leaders is never easy or pretty, but always worth while.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
They are fighting for freedom. I support them too, everyone deserves freedom
Source(s): Conservative <3 Aubs
