Muslim Brotherhood Takes Elections by Storm

Muslim Brotherhood Takes Elections by Storm

http://www.israelnationalnews.com/ [...] tfbHoR0r8B


I'm confused. We were told all during the Arab spring, that the Muslim Brotherhood was not interested in holding political/government office. What gives?

Lets see, an organized group in an unorganized (read chaotic) country. Seems logical that they would do well in that environment. Agree with them or not, but they "seem" to offer order in a society that begs for stability.

I'm just questioning why 6 months ago they offcially said they were not interested in holding any public office. This was given heavy play in the American media as well.

Remember, there is the spoken truth and then the unspoken truth.

Their motto is still:

“Allah is our objective. The Prophet is our leader. Qur'an is our law. Jihad is our way. Dying in the way of Allah is our highest hope.”

In September 2010, Muhammad Badi’ gave a sermon in which he said, "... the improvement and change that the [Muslim] nation seeks can only be attained through jihad and sacrifice and by raising a jihadi generation that pursues death, just as the enemies pursue life."

Muhammad Badi' is one of the Brotherhood's Supreme Guides.

lol,some people never learn,do they ?
If the muslim brotherhood wins,then the Egypt will pretty much have the same faith like the countries in ME.
They protested against "Hosni Mubarak" and since he was a logical person,he didn't want anyone to get killed and therefore;he resigned.After that the Egyptians protested that why the military people have the power and now they're voting for the Islamic brotherhood which is a big mistake IMO and if the brotherhood wins, I'm sure they'll soon regret why they protested against Mubarak.

No prob.
Unfortunately Egyptians don't seem to learn from other countries.When they first protested against Mubarak,I knew something like this was going to happen

haha,as a matter of fact,it really has become more expensive.

And yes,people always suffer.I mean when the brotherhood take control of Egypt,those few honest part of the society who didn't vote for them will suffer more than the others.Just like what happened in ME countries.

I have mixed feelings on this, only because it is unclear as to the true intentions of the organization, not to mention their support track record. However I am in total support of the Egyptian people and the questioning of the military rule considering the way they handled political dissidents and the unfair trials that have been documented over the last few months. Scary stuff, I wouldn't know what was best for them if it was looking me in the eye, only because of the diversity of the problems of forming a new government from the current wreckage.

Religion is a personal choice but no religious group should ever be able to mandate how a society or country is run in terms of laws.

This lessens my cynical view somewhat. Especially considering he has millions of viewers/followers.

http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/96a [...] z1g2uyCuFN

Lots O' Hanky Panky going on.

I wonder if it is as well.

I think we are all thinking the same thing ...

Odd eh?

There could be repercussions in the timeline Doctor ...

Some interesting insight into what the future may hold. I would love to hear Mazier's comments on what the article says about Iran.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/wo [...] begun.html

I agree with some parts(like Libya) but don't agree with most of the parts(about Egypt)
Only time will tell though,but I don't think anything good will happen in Egypt.

I only just cleaned up the spilled oil from the Hanukkah lights off the hallway buffet table ... and put away the wife's christmas decorations today.

Now I can't go to visit the Pyramids?

Sheesh !!

Yes they are primarily Muslim but they had their freedom of speech/clothing and that may not last much.
He messed up,yes I agree but didn't deserve to be treated like that.
Now let's wait and see how will the brotherhood do compared to Mubarak.I guaranty you that Egyptians will regret what they did.It takes time but it'll finally show it's effects.

I just don't see AQ finding a foothold in Tunisia, Egypt, or even Libya. They represent such a radical view that I just can't see them representing a mainstream movement. You may see a flag waving in a crowd, but you could see that in downtown DC as well.....

Every country has their "fruit cakes", just look at the spectrum of knuckleheads we have in US politics, relegion, and "social" groups (e.g., KKK, various militia groups and religious cults......).

just sayin' COL

Flying proudly over the birthplace of Libya's revolution, the flag of Al Qaeda

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar [...] Qaeda.html

Flags are symbols. Symbols mean things to many people.

Bad as in this symbol?

Looks like they will take the majority is round 3 as well, with al-Nouri party coming in second.

http://www.reuters.com/article/201 [...] W020120104

Yes it is, good call. In the MB's case, they are likely the best organized and most recognized of all the parties in play here as well. It shouldn't be a surprise that they are doing well as a group in this environment.

Sometimes picking the wrong candidates is the price of democracy. It will be up to Egyptian people to decide their own fate and to determine how the rest of the world interacts with them.

Hopefully, they look to the choices made in Palastine and how they have been viewed and use that knowledge when they cast their votes.

Not to create a flame war (seriously), but why are you a staunch supporting of Israel? In your opinion, what does the US gain from this relationship? What are the US interests in the region as it relates to Israel?

Also, have you ever talked to the "locals" (in the Middle East/SWA) and how they view the relationship between the US and Israel? I am not talking politicians, but "real" people. If not, you might be surprised at how "fairness", treating everyone the same, matters.

Really I just want to understand your view. I honestly don't understand (I do, but I don't agree with most reasons) why we support Israel the way we do. They are like the friend your folks warned you about having when you were a kid. The friend that was always getting you in trouble along with them. The friend that always said "he started it (the other guy)" and took you along for the ride.

Enlighten me (I am really not trying to goad you).

The very fact that some tried to kill every Jew was a start.
The relationship and recognition of our forefathers between Christianity and Judaism, tho some are in denial, as it says, God given rights etc, this country stood for, and is slowly losing many things, as well as this credo.
Now, enter into the fact, at various times many leaders within the region has also wanted the death of all Jews, and will not even acknowledge its existence is just another round of fanaticism by some.
Meanwhile, Isael has helped us and supported us in many many things
So, either ignore history and ask why, or say this isnt enough, cant be somewheres in between

Judaism dates back over three thousand years, Christianity, whom the first was a Jew, over 2 thousand, and Islam 1300 plus.
The Jews had their wars thousands of years ago, The Christians, around a thousand, and the Muslims continue to this day.
The Jews and Christians have found ways to coexist, and appreciate each other
So far, in the broadest sense, Islam hasnt embraced either Christianity or Israel to the point of coexistence.
Much of what Israel has done is military and sometimes legal/policing etc
The Jews and Israel taught us a lesson
After wed fought what was hoped to be a great and final war, and all the efforts, losses and costs, we discovered the horrors of the fate of 6 million people, who had nothing in common other than they were Jews.
The middle east was carved up, and delegated by the Allies as to who, and where the lines would be drawn.
Since that day, Israel has been by far the most cooperative, helpful friend in that region.
Iran has declared war on the US
Iraq decided to just take over one of the better places in the region, thumbing their nose at the world, and go back to what was at some point in time "their" territory.
Egypt has traditionally been a good ally, was the first to acknowledge the existence of Israel, and now this is threatened as well.
Islam claims the world as theirs, so does Christianity, but thru faith, and Gods will.

So, finding the fate of 6 million peoples, who from its start, Israel was under constant attack.
Understand, freedom as we know it, as Israel knows it, allows for these attacks

I wish MAZIAR were here, he would tell you how such freedom just isnt found in Islam, and why such attacks arent possible.
Looking further into it, Anwar Sadat held much freedom for Egypt, and died because of it

Also, Id point out, there are many who still hate the Jews, and perpetuate a one sidedness, where other countries have gained much more than Israel from the US, but it appears quite different, and that in itself is quite telling, as well as the undertones of quietness of the many attacks upon Israel, which is only mentioned after Israel reacts to them.
Its a sad situation

As Ive said, its our history mostly.
I can dig up links
I will say this
Imagine a fabresearch anywhere in the middle east
If not for the one in Israel, its very possible thered be no C2D
Again, our forefathers created a nation, by which its citizens were given its freedoms, not by a government, but considered God given rights.
Israel is obviously Jewish, the rest of the middle east Islamic
Theres been democracy there, something steady to count on there, unlike the latest leader in the middle east, where often they dont last, and just as often, where such freedoms we enjoy just cant happen.
Now again, look at the cold war, and see what democracy means to the US