It is being widely reported that Hosni Mubarak is about to step down. It is also being reported that the military will take over rule until new elections happen in the Fall. But who really knows what will happen until we get word directly from Mubarak himself?
Earlier, Obama said a few words about "history being made" in Egypt and that it is coming about through young people who took to the streets to demand democracy in Egypt. Apparently, he was speaking in front of a group of young people in Washington state [correction: Michigan].
I don't know about you, but it often appears to me that Obama isn't really in control of the United States. His lackadaisical attitude comes forth each and every time there is a crisis going on either here in the U.S. or other places around the world.
I would dare say that if President Bush was still in office, he would have expressed concern about Israel. He would have honestly stated what danger Israel would be in if the Muslim Brotherhood took over in that country.
Last evening, I reviewed all of the Glenn Beck Program shows on this issue. It is difficult to ignore the proof that he has shown over the last two weeks. You cannot argue with videos and printed statements that his research team has done about the connections between the Islamic Socialists, all of the socialist/communist/progressive leftist groups who want Social Justice across the globe, and the Muslim Brotherhood who have specifically stated that they want a Muslim Caliphate across the world. Their hatred and desire to destroy Israel and "kill the Jews" has NEVER been rescinded. These facts make the recent statements by James Clapper even more alarming!
Clapper is the current United States National Security Council Advisor. He is of the opinion that the Muslim Brotherhood is a "secular" (meaning, not religious) organization that does not support Al Qaeda or other terrorist groups. Minutes ago, he was called out on Megyn Kelly's show as holding "a deeply naive position" by K.T. McFarland, who is a national security expert, columnist, and commentator.
Update - also see:
The Blaze - Stories
Intel Director: Muslim Brotherhood Has ‘No Overarching Agenda…in Pursuit of Violence’ - In a House Intelligence Committee hearing Thursday morning, Director of National Intelligence James Clapper refused to admit that the Muslim Brotherhood is...
1 hour ago
F.B.I. Director Robert Mueller contradicted Clapper. The Muslim Brotherhood is a group that has supported terrorism in the past. Mueller stated that they will further discuss this group in a closed session. The exit of Mubarak would have a significant affect on Israel, and on many of the surrounding countries.
Jamie Smith, former CIA officer says that the Muslim Brotherhood is trying to change their image and become a party of influence in Egypt. They have a history of supporting violence, crafting violence, and carrying out violent acts through various Islamist groups that promote terror. If that takes place, the peaceful relationship that the U.S. has with Egypt would be in jeopardy and so will Israel's safety in the region. We should be deeply concerned. Muslim Brotherhood leaders have been quoted as saying, "If violence is necessary, that should take place." Osama Bin Laden has quoted what the Muslim Brotherhood espouses regarding violence to meet their nefarious goals.
Ultimately, Jamie Smith declares that the mis-characterization of the Muslim Brotherhood is highly disturbing.
I don't know if what I'm about to share holds any significance for the uprising in Egypt, but I found it a bit coincidental. I am currently reading President George W. Bush's new book, "Decision Points" and in the chapter on Iraq which discussed "the decade since the Gulf War resolutions that had demanded Saddam Hussein to disarm, the four years since he had kicked out the weapons inspectors, the six months since President Bush had issued his ultimatum at the U.N., the four months since Resolution 1441 had given Saddam his final opportunity," and three months past the deadline to fully disclose his WMD," President Bush wrote:
"Diplomacy did not feel rushed. It felt like it was taking forever.
Meanwhile, the threats continued. President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt had told Tommy Franks that Iraq had biological weapons and was certain to use them on our troops. He refused to make the allegation in public for fear of inciting the Arab Street. But the intelligence from a Middle Eastern leader who knew Saddam well had an impact on my thinking. Just as there were rises to action, there were risks to inaction as well: Saddam with a biological weapon was a serious threat to us all."
Could it be that this new revelation from Bush's book is just one of the reasons why the people who have been angered who want to oust Mubarak to demonstrate? I guess there is no way to know for sure. But the hatred that has been spewed (by our own media of mass deception and all the leftist crazies) against President Bush over the years of his presidency has most certainly reached the ears, minds, and dark hearts of those who opposed his decision to legitimately go to war in Iraq. Despite what the naysayers have said, objected to, and continue to spew about the decision to go into Iraq, liberating Iraq may have a very important role in what transpires in the Middle East in the near future.
Ambassador Bolton is on the show now.
Bolton (paraphrased here): Perhaps the military sees that it's time for Mubarak to go. They would make clear for 10 days now that they think it's time for the demonstrators to go home.
Once Mubarak makes his statement, we will see how it works out. The military wants the protesters to go home.
The army has shown restraint. 200,000 in the square. What do they all want? The same thing? There are 84.9 million Egyptians not in the square. The military wants to avoid confrontation. The economy is tanking and can't afford for this demonstration to continue.
The dice are being thrown. Risky period here. Won't go from Mubarak regime directly to Jeffersonian democracy. If situation becomes more unstable, the Egyptian/Israeli agreement can be in jeopardy. A lot at stake for America here.
Kelly: Muslim Brotherhood not radical?
Bolton: Pres. Obama said history being made. What Clapper stated was the single most foolish thing that any official has ever made. Should tell the truth. If not, then should have declined to answer the question. Muslim Brotherhood would behave like Hamas. Has moderates around it as a disguise - good camouflage, but has clear agenda to take power and the danger is very real.
Consequences are dire. Verges on mob rule.
Kelly: Egyptian generals are discussing an important announcement immediately. Egypts Supreme Council is looking at this situation and have an announcement to make imminently.
Is there a coup going on? Is there something that is being agreed upon between Mubarak and the military?
Bolton: Military has a huge amount of respect by the people. They want to step into the will of the people. Mubarak has something to say that will inevitably please the protesters. The military is breaking with the protesters, it appears. The military is supported by the U.S. and doing this in an orderly way would be seen by both the U.S. and protesters as a peaceful way to end the demonstration.
The question remains to be seen if what Mubarak says is to their liking. The protesters have sacrificed a lot over the past few weeks, they have the question of whether or not they will be happy with Mubarak's departure and what will take his place.
Heritage Foundation: Want real democracy and real reform? Possible theocracy or radical Islam taking hold in Egypt?
We want real democracy but will it be one person one vote? It can take 10 - 15 years. A vacuum could be made here and the Muslim Brotherhood could sneak someone in who appears moderate but not clear if that will happen. Not sure that the demonstrators will get what they want. A lot of questions out there. The tough stuff may just be beginning. Who is taking power in Egypt?
Kelly: Isn't Egypt dependent on the U.S.? What are the odds of turning away from U.S. and Israel? If the wrong people get in that could happen.
Heritage Foundation spokesperson: If Islamist group gets in it can be anti-Israel, anti-West and can be violent. It is a critical junction in Egypt.
Concern if any radical group comes to power. How realistic? It's an insurgency right now. They don't have a leader right now to take power. Need to consolidate their power. Who is the opposition? Who is leading this movement? Muslim Brotherhood is most organized right now.
[Note: The last few paragraphs above were my attempt to transcribe what I could while listening to Megyn Kelly's show. It is not complete.]
Reports are still conflicting at the moment of this posting (completed at 12:00 noon PT).
Hat tips to all links.
Related posts:
New:
MUBARAK: I WILL NOT LET MY PEOPLE GO — Time for the Church in Egypt to be bold for the gospel
posted by joelcrosenberg at Joel C. Rosenberg's Blog » MUBARAK: I WILL NOT LET MY PEOPLE GO — Time for the Church in Egypt to be bold for the gospel - 17 minutes ago
A few initial thoughts on Mubarak’s speech: As I was listening to the speech, my immediate thought was of the Pharoah in the Book of Exodus refusing to let the Jews go. Today, Mubarak refuses to go. Today,...
Mubarek Staying
posted by William A. Jacobson at Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion - 31 minutes ago
While there was much speculation that Hosni Mubarek would resign tonight, he just announced that he was staying for the transition through September elections. There will be more on this later, but the hi...
Top Muslim Brotherhood Leader: We Need a Leader Like Khomeini
posted by Jim Hoft at The Gateway Pundit - 1 hour ago
Why is this story not making headlines in the United States? Kamal al-Halbavi, a senior member of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, said he hoped that Egypt would have a “a good government, like the Iranian...
Muddling Through in Egypt
American Thinker - 14 hours ago
Hopeful signs that Egypt and America's other allies, notably Jordan and Saudi Arabia, will not fall into the hands of radical Jihadists.
Tariq's Tricks: How the West's Favorite Islamist Spins His Web
American Thinker - 14 hours ago
The recent op-ed in the New York Times by Tariq Ramadan is full of lies. Yet virtually no Western reader, no matter how suspicious of the Muslim Brotherhood, will notice any of them.
Global Islamification
posted by Bill Muehlenberg at CultureWatch - 17 hours ago
Two new studies provide some worrying statistics on the spread of Islam around the world. One focuses on the global reach of Islam while the other highlights the situation in Britain. Both make it clear th...
Who’s Your Daddy?… Saudi King Told Obama Not to Humiliate Mubarak
posted by Jim Hoft at The Gateway Pundit - 19 hours ago
Worst. President. Ever. Good grief!… Will the United States have any allies left when the Obama regime leaves office? It doesn’t look like it. The Saudi King threatened to prop up Egyptian President Hosni ...
White House Tells Reporters That Their Message on Egypt Has Been Consistent
posted by Jim Hoft at The Gateway Pundit - 19 hours ago
On Tuesday the Obama Administration asked Hosni Mubarak to step aside. On Wednesday they said that transitioning power “now means yesterday.” On Saturday morning the Obama Administration said Mubarak must ...
Even in Christchurch...
posted by Trevor Loudon at New Zeal - 22 hours ago
The Marxist/Muslim alliance is a worldwide phenomenon. It's even visible in my hometown of Christchurch New Zealand. Here the Maoist/Trotskyist Workers Party of New Zealand organizes an Egyptian solida...
Lowkey on the Egyptian Revolution
posted by Trevor Loudon at New Zeal - 23 hours ago
British rapper Lowkey on the Egyptian revolution. *I have so much belief in the Egyptian people, if there is democracy...there wouldn't be an American, or Israeli government left standing in the Middle Ea...
On the Khalifah - Caliphate
posted by Trevor Loudon at New Zeal - 23 hours ago
Glenn Beck has been talking about the Islamic Caliphate of "Khalifah." Here are two circa 2008 BBC programs on the issue. Very revealing.
More From Socialist Orr, On The Egyptian Revolution
posted by Trevor Loudon at New Zeal - 1 day ago
Another lecture from British Socialist Workers Party leader Judith Orr, on the the Egyptian revolution. *Why don't we try and bring down our own government....victory to the Egyptian revolution!*
John Rees on the Egyptian Revolution
posted by Trevor Loudon at New Zeal - 1 day ago
British Socialist Workers Party leader John Rees delivers an impassioned plea to support the Egyptian revolution.
Egyptians Defy VP Suleiman – Protests Continue… Violence Reported
posted by Jim Hoft at The Gateway Pundit - 1 day ago
Protesters block access to Egyptian parliament, reject reform offers: Egyptian Vice President Omar Suleiman talks to representatives from political parties in the Prime Minister’s office in Cairo February ...
NETANYAHU WARNS ISLAMIC RADICALS WANT TO BUILD “A NEW CALIPHATE”
posted by joelcrosenberg at Joel C. Rosenberg's Blog - 1 day ago
>> New article on mine just posted: Understanding Egypt, The twelfth Imam, and the end of days >> Currently on The Joshua Fund website: Video blog on Isaiah 19 and the future of Egypt from the perspectiv...
Egypt's Elusive Democracy
American Thinker - 1 day ago
How is it possible that the President of the United States conflates crowd intimidation with democracy, when it is in fact the antithesis?
Islam and the Egyptian Political Future
American Thinker - 1 day ago
The future will probably be some version of the past, a past driven by Islamic political doctrine.
WWP on the Egytian Revolution
posted by Trevor Loudon at New Zeal - 1 day ago
John Catalinotto, Workers World Party, speaking at the Workers World Forum Feb. 4, 2011, in New York on the Tunisian and Egyptian revolutions. Note the "Che" T-Shirt and red flags in Tunisia.
Communist Party of Australia on the Egyptian Revolution - Socialist, Not Islamic
posted by Trevor Loudon at New Zeal - 1 day ago
The revolution in Egypt is not primarily Islamic - it is socialist/communist with a Muslim cover. Below is a video of Communist Party of Australia leader Warren Smithspeaking in Sydney. *Egypt has the pot...
Oh the Irony!… Code Pink Founder Medea Benjamin Rescued from Cairo Chaos By Pro-American Army Officer
posted by Jim Hoft at The Gateway Pundit - 1 day ago
** This is a guest post by Andrea Shea King and Kristinn Taylor ** Oh the Irony! Code Pink Leader Medea Benjamin Rescued From Cairo Chaos By America-Loving Egyptian Army Officer Last week Big Peace reporte...