Updated Title: World Revolution 2011

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by firstdown

Well then maybe Bush was right when he said after the middle east sees what freedom looks like it will spread. That was pretty much his theme in his second term. HMMMMMM

CNN.com - Bush expounds on theme of freedom - Jan 26, 2005

I guess Bush was correct back in 2005.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by firstdown

I guess Bush was correct back in 2005.

I hope he was, but this is a very tenuous time for Egypt. As was stated in history, the revolution consumes its own. We need good leadership from this administration to help Egypt travel a peaceful path. Hopefully, we and the world, get it.

FD, will you be quoting Bush if this revolution leads to Egypt being a terrorist bastion, or another Iran? Seems a little early to say "Mission Accomplished" (Bush reference intended)

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I hope he was, but this is a very tenuous time for Egypt. As was stated in history, the revolution consumes its own. We need good leadership from this administration to help Egypt travel a peaceful path. Hopefully, we and the world, get it.

FD, will you be quoting Bush if this revolution leads to Egypt being a terrorist bastion, or another Iran? Seems a little early to say "Mission Accomplished" (Bush reference intended)

No, of course not. If that happens then its Obama's fault. Lets be real here.

[saden1]

There is no alternative to momentary military stewardship...the ruling party isn't much of a choice and there aren't any alternative opposition party to speak of capable of maintaining order. Should be interesting to see how this all shakes out but I have faith in the Egyptian people.

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by saden1

There is no alternative to momentary military stewardship...the ruling party isn't much of a choice and there aren't any alternative opposition party to speak of capable of maintaining order. Should be interesting to see how this all shakes out but I have faith in the Egyptian people.

Agreed. What other choice was there? The only reason Mubarak hung on as long as he did was because the alternatives were limited

There is limited political infrastructure so it will take some time for this to sort out.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by firstdown

I guess Bush was correct back in 2005.

Back in 2005, Bush was justifying his actions in Iraq, nothing more and nothing less. However, Bush did encourage Jordan's King Abdullah II to take more steps towards democracy. Although I don't know if he send that same message to Egypt or Saudi Arabia.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Back in 2005, Bush was justifying his actions in Iraq, nothing more and nothing less. However, Bush did encourage Jordan's King Abdullah II to take more steps towards democracy. Although I don't know if he send that same message to Egypt or Saudi Arabia.

Don't twist his words. What he said is what he said and if democracy does spread in the middle east you have to give him some credit.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by firstdown

Don't twist his words. What he said is what he said and if democracy does spread in the middle east you have to give him some credit.

But not necessarily what he said in that article and anything related to Iraq. Once again, I give Bush more credit what he said Jordan's King Abdullah II, in regards to spreading democracy in the Middle East.

[saden1]

Originally Posted by firstdown

Don't twist his words. What he said is what he said and if democracy does spread in the middle east you have to give him some credit.

Are Iraq and Afghanistan democracies? You cannot coerce the birth of a democracy. It has always been spontaneous and the only people that deserve credit are the people who decide to be free.