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It seems to me that for years, the Democrat leadership has pushed for big government in terms of both government spending, and government control over the people via welfare/entitlements/legal restrictions; and the Republican leadership has put the brakes on that just enough to get the votes of conservatives, and not a bit more. In effect, the leadership of both parties has been pro-big-government for decades.
Now that we're dealing with multi-trillion dollar national debt, the people seem to want a more sound national fiscal policy.
IBOPE Zogby National Debt Poll: Majority Prefer Cuts Over Revenue Increases
July 2011
UTICA, NY - Nine in 10 voters say it is important for Congress and President Barack Obama to reduce the nation’s long-term debt, and a majority prefer spending cuts over increased revenues as the means of accomplishing that goal, a new IBOPE Zogby Interactive poll finds
But with decades of big government spending supported by leadership of both parties, there appears to be no candidate with sufficient standing to run, who can be relied on to seek such a policy. It may take several election cycles to get such a candidate into office and to get party leadership in either party, who supports such a policy.
In the meantime, Romney has some advantages:
And we have got to get Obama out of office. His huge-spending, pro-sociialist, anti-capitialist policies, as well as his unending attacks on jobs and US industries, and his continuous support abroad for the most fundamentalist-Islamic side of a confrontation, have been massively disastrous with regard to the US economy, employment, US fiscal health, and world peace.
CONCLUSION
For decades the US public has not focused on US national debt. Political leaders of both parties have capitalized on this to borrow and spend massive amounts of money, endangering the fiscal health of the nation. This decades-long trend is unlikely to be eliminated within a single election cycle. As an initial movement to return the nation to fiscal health, it is reasonable to:
In November, 2009, an Islamic jihadist shouting "Allahu Akbar" (which means "Allah is Greatest," not "God is Great") opened fire at the Fort Hood army base, killing 8 soldiers. From Time Magazine:
"We asked him pointedly, 'Nidal, do you consider Shari'a law to transcend the Constitution of the United States?' And he said, 'Yes,' " a classmate told TIME on Monday. "We asked him if homicidal bombers were rewarded for their acts with 72 virgins in heaven and he responded, 'I've done the research — yes.' Those are comments he made in front of the class." But such statements apparently didn't trigger an inquiry. "I was astounded and went to multiple faculty and asked why he was even in the Army," the officer said. "Political correctness squelched any opportunity to confront him."
In a huge win against the political correctness that cost American lives at Fort Hood, and continues to endanger Americans, eighty-three victims of Nidal Hasan have filed lawsuits seeking $750 million in compensation from the Army, "alleging that wilful negligence enabled psychiatrist Major Nidal Hasan to carry out a terrorist attack at Fort Hood, Texas."
This political correctness that blinds Americans to the facts about Islam must end. Any reading of the Koran and the Hadith (the holy works of Islam), reveals quickly that these documents absolutely urge all Muslims to do everything they can, including violence, murder, etc., and including subversion of the targeted society from within, in order to make Shariah Law the ruling law of the land, and to make those of all other religions, as well as Athiests, second-class citizens with brutally reduced legal rights.
For more info on this, click through to read "A Brief Introduction To Islam, Using The Words Of Islamic Scholars, And Of The Islamic Holy Texts."
From our Egyptian correspondent, Huda N. (not her real name):
My fears from an Islamic Rule in Egypt
Let me tell you about my feelings during this awful time of waiting. Waiting for whether Egypt will cross this difficulty and reach the light at the end of the tunnel or whether Islamists will rule and turn our lives upside down. I can really relate to the Jews in Germany with their anticipation during the 1930s, their fears and their despairs. Each morning I run to read the newspapers looking for good news, but all I find is that the Islamists and Muslim Brotherhood are more and more in control of the country. All parties seemed to disappear only Islamists are applying for the upcoming Parliamentary elections. The Islamic rule in Egypt seems so real now.
Last night I had a nightmare, I dreamt I was in bed in a pitch dark room with my two children in my arms, knowing that dangerous dinosaurs are on the loose looking for people to devour them. I kept looking out of the window and listening to their growling noises from far wondering was it our turn. At any time I expected them to come crashing through the window, so scared for my children. I woke up with my heart pounding, the nightmare was so real, yet I understood the meaning right away. I was so afraid of the Islamists getting hold of the government, that I imagine how my life is going to be in the few coming months. My girlfriends and I joke about how next summer we will be at the beach wearing our Hijab and swimming with the Saria (lawful) swimming suit that consists of 32 parts.
All my friends have applied for immigration whether to USA, Canada or Australia. 12 thousand Christian families have already immigrated since January 2011. I keep thinking whether to do the same? and where shall I apply, to Canada, no I hate the cold. I think to myself I could never find a beautiful warm weather like the one in Egypt. What about USA or Australia, then it must be a state that overlooks the ocean, for I can’t live away from the sea (Although oceans can never be compared to the Mediterranean Sea). Thoughts keep me awake at night, will we have time to sell all our possessions if we wish to immigrate. Are they going to allow us to take our money and jewelry on our way out or are they going to seize all our belongings and kick us out empty handed. It had been done before to the Egyptian Jews after the 1952 coup d’état. Jews were obliged to leave all their belongings and possessions and flee Egypt with only 5 pounds. At this age am I able to start all over again? Although I have a master's degree in my profession it is useless in a foreign country. What will I work, what kind of job would be offered to an immigrant? Am I able to make enough money to provide my children with the same standards of living they had in Egypt? Will I have enough money to put them in college? If we succeed to go out of Egypt, what about the rest of my family? What is going to happen to them? What about poor Copts, what will be their fate? I am afraid they might be pressured into becoming Muslims.
One time I envisioned my self having to denounce my Egyptian nationality in order to receive another, I came to my senses with tears running down my cheeks. I am proud of my Egyptian nationality. But I am unable to teach my children to do the same. They tell me how can you love a country that does not return your love?
Other times I say, we must remain in Egypt whatever the outcomes may be. We are the true owners of Egypt, it is our country and we are not going to leave it to them. We are going to suffer under Islamic law, I know they will discharge us from our jobs, force us to pay the jiziah [tax on non-Muslims - ed.], raze churches and apply the Sharia law, but we have endured it before for 1400 years. I will suffer twice as a Christian and as a woman. I know my children will never have a future in such a country. I remind myself of the scripture of Isaiah 19:19 “in that day there will be an altar to the LORD in the heart of Egypt, and a monument to the LORD at its border”. The words of the Lord are eternal and the Churches in Egypt will never cease to exist.
Everybody who still thinks that Islam is the same as Christianity is burying their head in the sand, covering their eyes with their hands, and chanting sounds to keep from hearing the facts that are published daily everywhere. Islam is a religion that has at its foundation, the persecution of all non-Muslims.
From our Egyptian correspondent Huda N. (not her real name):
In a rapid escalation to the Christian prosecution in Egypt, Islamists have demolished and burning of an 80 years old church in a small village called Marinab in Aswan governorate on September 30. The mayor Moustafa Elsayed claimed that it was just a service center and not a church and that Christians did not have the proper permits for renovation. The priests of the church published the permits stating that it was a church and having the signature of the mayor in the media but still he denied. Then Christians had small demonstrations in Aswan demanding the resignation of the mayor for his falsifications. Islamists threatened that if the mayor resigned they will escalate their acts towards the government.
Christians had more protests in Cairo infornt of the Television building in Masepero on , which was met violently by the military, trying to force them to leave. Many were injuring many.
Riots then increased yesterday October 9, with more clashes with the military and police forces killing 24 and injuring 200 up till now. While mobs attacked Christian- owned businesses destroying them. This is very reminiscent of events that happened during the Mubarak regime attacks on protesters.
The Marinab events are an example of the state's penchant towards Islamists.
This problem will never be solved as long as the construction of churches in Egypt is banned, renovations are permitted with the signature of the President and restricted by humiliating and shameful conditions of not allowing bells, crosses or domes, "because those elements allegedly hurt Muslims' feelings".
Liberals who pretend to care about the oppression of others have their hypocrisy exposed when they turn a blind eye to the oppression of Christians in Egypt.
Our correspondent in Egypt, Huda N. (not her real name), reports:
Now a days all liberal parties are in hibernation within the streets of Egypt. The only active parties are the Horreya and Adala (Freedom and Justice) of the Muslim Brotherhood's party and the Nour (The light) the Salafie's party are the active ones within the poor communities of Egypt, which are the majority. All you find in television and newspapers are talks and interviews of brotherhood leaders.
Islamists have hijacked the revolution. On Friday 29th July 2011 the Islamist arranged a million protestor march ito Tahrir square. They summoned all their followers from all over Egypt. Their aim was to prove that they are the ones in control and leaders of the revolution. The cries were Islamic Islamic and we are all Osama Bin Laden, calling for the implementation of the Sharia law and establishing an Islamic state in Egypt. Many educated and cultured Egyptians protested and were very angry about it, but nothing was seriously done. It seems were are facing a difficult and dark political future.
Tomorrow Friday 9th, September 2011. the other parties and the Youth of the revolution plan a million protestor revolt to correct the path of the revolution. They have several requests among which are stopping the military trials of civilians and the alteration of the Parliamentary laws that were issued for the upcoming elections at the end of September 2011. These laws divide Egypt into sectors and allow half the number of members to be elected as a combined party lists and the other half as individual members. This will only be in favour of the Muslim Brotherhood and will not give the chance for new parties to have a role in the new Parliamentary elections. After months of struggle liberals were unable to postpone the elections nor were they able to set a Bill of Rights to ensure the secularity of the coming government and ensure equal rights among all citizens of Egypt (whether Christians, women, non believers, socialists, left wing, other religions and so on). It seems Egyptians are blinded by religious calls and do not see what is behind these calls a monster that awaits to devour all green and dry.
Note that, per Huda, the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt was a key organizer of the Friday, July 8th march in Tahrir Square, at which one of the chants was, "We are all Osama Bin Laden." Yet the Obama administration supports the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt. From the LA Times:
Reporting from Washington — The Obama administration said for the first time that it supports a role for groups such as the Muslim Brotherhood, a banned Islamist organization, in a reformed Egyptian government.
The LA Times article continues to say that "The organization must reject violence and recognize democratic goals if the U.S. is to be comfortable with it taking part in the government, the White House said." In that case, the Obama administration's support for the Muslim Brotherhood can only be said to have been wildly premature, since the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt supports Osama bin Laden.
From The Atlantic: "Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Sticks With Bin Laden"
From The Weekly Standard:
The Muslim Brotherhood’s most influential theologian, Sheikh Yousef al Qaradawi, has repeatedly justified suicide bombings, called on Muslims to support the insurgency against American forces in Iraq, and justified the killing of civilians.....“Those who oppose martyrdom operations and claim that they are suicide are making a great mistake,” Qaradawi added.
From the National Review Online: "When They Think the West Isn’t Listening, the Muslim Brotherhood Praises bin Laden"
From The Guardian: "Egypt's influential Muslim Brotherhood condemned the 'assassination' of Osama bin Laden..."
Not only that, Obama has three members of the Muslim Brotherhood working in the White House.
Obama's actions are aligned, whether through ignorance, incompetence, or intention, with the enemies of the United States. Obama defrauded the American people when he hid his socialist and Islamist leanings during the 2008 election campaign. The American people would never have elected him had he revealed his true intentions during that campaign. For this reason and many others, Obama must go.
Harry Truman famously had a sign on his desk that read, "The Buck Stops Here!":
Obama should have a sign on his desk that says, "The Buck Bounces Here." Or "No Bucks Allowed." He should have a machine labelled "Buck-Repelling Forcefield." His new logo should be of him running away from the buck.
All the guy does is blame other people. He's famous for it.
...and those are just from the last 4 days!
Obama couldn't fix the economy he inherited from Bush. So how can anybody to expect him to fix the economy now that it's so much worse?
When Obama blames other people he's admitting that they have more power to control things than he does. The crybaby on the playground can't get away with that, and Obama shouldn't either.
I'll leave you with this video that's had over 4 million views on YouTube. Blame it on the e-e-e-e-Economy!
Earlier this week the Muslim Brotherhood announced an alliance with another Egyption party, the Wafd party:
Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood forms coalition with liberal party
CAIRO — Egypt’s most organized and powerful Islamist movement on Monday announced it intends to join forces with one of the nation’s oldest liberal parties, presenting a formidable coalition for upcoming parliamentary elections.
The alliance would unite the Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party and the Wafd Party, a liberal party established just after World War I, to run on one candidate list in the elections scheduled for September. The move is likely to be a significant boost for the Brotherhood, a well-organized political group that expects to take a third of parliament’s seats.
More than two months after a popular revolt, Egyptians now want tourists to come back to their country.
The move surprised some analysts because of the long-standing rivalry between the two groups, and likely startled some secularists and liberals.
I asked our Egyptian correspondent, Huda N. (not her real name), for what this alliance looked like from her view on the ground in Egypt. She responded:
The coalition between the Muslim brotherhood Freedom and Justice Party with the Wafd Party is a sign of fear from the brotherhood. For months now the Muslim brotherhood has been threatening that they would run for more than half the seats in the parliament, and that they would get them. But lately they have sensed that their assets in the streets are decreasing, and they have heard that most liberal parties are going to form coalitions together and run for parliament in a fixed list to be able to face the brotherhood. That’s why they have changed their policies and won’t run as individuals. The coalition with the Wafd is going to give them a boost in the future elections. They have been trying to contact other liberal parties for more coalition but were refused especially by Free Egyptians Party which is going to form coalitions with other liberal parties except the Wafd.
The strange thing is that the Wafd branch in Alexandria is refusing to ratify this coalition, and is skeptical of the brotherhood intentions, especially that some of their leaders have declared their intention of applying the Strict Shariaa laws and have indicted the liberals and the socialists of being infidels and devils.
Why is it important for the Muslim brotherhood to gain more than third the seats in Parliament? Having the third of seats in the Parliament means that they have the power to veto any decisions as well as the power to pass any laws. At the same time it is the responsibility of this newly formed parliament to choose the committee responsible for legislating the new constitution which will decide the form of government in Egypt whether it is Presidential or Parliamentary. For the Brotherhood being in control of the Parliament means forming the constitution as they desire and there is no guarantee for freedoms and equality among all citizens.
Many politicians (even the Prime Minister Essam Sharaf) and liberal parties have been pressing in an attempt to postpone the Parliamentary elections so that the constitution could be legislated first. But the Military council does not listen. Muslim brotherhood are against it of course. They say that this is an attempt to circumvent the will of the people who voted in the March referendum on the constitutional amendments. Their plan is clear, Parliamentary elections first, they gain more than third of the seats and be the ones responsible for drafting the new constitution and of course in the end apply the Shariaa law against the will of most Egyptians.
N.B: The Wafd Party is the continuation of the old Wafd Party which was the ruling party before the 1952 coup. It was supported by many people at the time. In 1953 Gamal Abdel Nasr abolished all political parties Wafd included. It was re-established in 1978. It is a liberal Party headed by Mr. Elsayed Elbadawy from May 2010. It was one of the paper parties during the Mubarak period.
It's fascinating to learn from Huda that things aren't going as well for the Muslim Brotherhood as they had hoped. But their alliance with the Wafd party gives them an opportunity to continue their mission of implementing Shariah Law, which oppresses women and non-Muslims in the historically Islamic, and brutal, fashion.
I asked our correspondent in Egypt, Huda N. (not her real name), "What do you see regarding the upcoming election? Are there any non-Muslim-Brotherood candidates yet who are getting public attention?" She responded:
Before 25th Jan, 2011 there were 24 dummy parties. These parties were called paper parties as they have no voice or power for opposition, because of the lack of true democracy and the repression by the former regime. Now there are 16 new parties under establishment, 5 of these parties are related to Muslim brotherhood and fundamental Islamists (Freedom and Justice Party – (Elnahda) Renaissance Party – (Eladel) Justice Party – Social Tolerance Party – Freedom Party). These parties are sugar coated poison. They have flashing names and hidden intentions of making Egypt the start of a vast Islamic Ummah and applying the Sharia law. Some politicians fear the loyalty of these parties is to foreign countries which have foreign agendas and support international terrorist groups rather than their loyalty to Egypt. There are 4 left wing parties 3 socialists and one communist party, the rest are liberal secular parties. The most powerful competing liberal party that Muslim brotherhood fears is the Free Egyptians Party. This party is established by the famous Christian Business man Naguib Sawiris, it is supported by many cultured and liberal people.
Yesterday Friday 27th May, 2011 was called the second wrath day, were thousands flocked to the Tahrir square to insure that the revolution is still on its way to social Justice. Protestors (liberal and secular parties) were calling for postponing the parliamentary elections due in September and the legislation of a new constitution before these elections, in order to have more time to prepare. The Muslim brotherhood boycotted the riot for two reasons, the first reason is that it is not in their benefit to postpone the elections as they are the only organized political power and they are poised to win the majority of seats. Second they consider the results of the referendum conducted in March, 75% accepting the amendments of the constitution, as a victory in a battle against infidels, who wished to eliminate the 2nd article of the constitution - “Islam is the Religion of the State, The Arabic language is its official language and that the Islamic Shariaa law is the main reference for legislation". They have distributed printed publications accusing the people who joined the riots of yesterday of being traitors to the people and the revolution and infidels. These are the same techniques they used during the referendum, where they made illiterate people (more than 42% of Egyptians are illetrate) believe that if they vote against the amendments, is as if they are voting against Islam. In addition, they tried to drive a wedge between the protestors and the Military Supreme Council. The military council warned that dubious elements may try to cause chaos during Friday's protests, and stayed clear of the protest area to avoid any friction. The Brotherhood's absence and the amount of people who joined the riots have demonstrated the ability of liberal and secular groups to launch their own opposition movement. As well as verifying that the Muslim Brotherhood are not in control of the streets and that they do not represent the majority of Egyptians as they claim. I hope the military council listens to the demands of the educated protestors and do postpone the elections in order to ensure fairness to all political parties.
There are quite a few important points here. We learn the name of the Egyptian political party that seeks freedom for people of all religions: The Free Egyptians Party. We also learn the results of yesterday's second day of wrath - and that these results were favorable for the forces of freedom in Egypt. The events of the second day of wrath were opposed by the Muslim Brotherhood, but took place anyway. We learn of the strategy used by the Muslim Brotherhood to get the outcome they wanted in the referendum that approved Shariah Law in Egypt as the "main reference for legislation" -- a terrible outcome, because Shariah law insistst that non-Muslims be treated as second-class citizens with reduced rights and freedoms in every way. Additionally, we learn that there is an effort underway in Egypt to postpone the parliamentary elections due in September, in order to give the forces of freedom in Egypt more time to prepare, which is essential given that the Muslim Brotherhood is currently so well-organized.
Our correspondent in Egypt, Huda N. (not her real name), writes:
When in 2009 Switzerland banned the construction of minarets, the prayer tower of mosques, the Muslims in Switzerland protested in anger accusing the Swiss of being racists. These Muslims were not of the original populace of the country but mostly Muslim immigrants.
On the other hand while we the original Egyptians request the reopening of 22 closed churches, Muslim fundamentalist protested on that. Although a promise was made by the Military council to re-open one in particular in Ein Shams in Cairo, the Muslims of the area did not allow the prayer last Friday morning and prevented the priest and Christians from entering into the church.
A conciliation meeting was done, Muslims would allow the reopening of the church on the condition of banning the building of a dome and steeple carrying crosses. Condemned by their own mouth they have indicted themselves as racists. It is a sign of double standards of how they apply different sets of standards to the same situation.
Have you ever wondered why Muslims destroy churches and attack non-Muslims in so many Muslim-ruled countries? The answer is very easy: it's because it is an explicit part of their religion to do so. If you are reading this and saying to yourself, "That can't be - Islam is a religion. All religions are about peace and love and understanding," guess again. Islam is not a religion of peace and love and understanding. Does that sound harsh? Want to know what happens if you show a Bible to somebody in Saudi Arabia? A world of hurt. Does that sound like a religion of peace? Per a 1997 Robert Fisk article:
The Christians of the Middle East are making an unprecedented exodus from the lands in which their ancestors have lived since Christ taught here. At least two million are estimated to have left in the past five years alone, leaving only 12 million Christians in and around the lands of the Bible. And, as Robert Fisk reports from Bkerke, Lebanon, half the entire million-strong Christian population of the Arab world’s most moderate state have departed in just 20 years.
Want to know how many Jews are in Islamic nations? Zero. Those Islamic nations drove out or killed all the Jews. From Wikipedia:
Per Wikipedia (same link):
From 1948 until the early 1970s, 800,000-1,000,000 Jews left, fled, or were expelled from their homes in Arab countries; 260,000 of them reached Israel between 1948 and 1951; and 600,000 by 1972.
Islam is no religion of peace.
Now, want to know what percentage of Israel is Muslim? 16%. Sixteen percent of the population of Israel is Muslim. That tells you the difference between Islamic and Judeo-Christian faith, right there.
Our correspondent in Egypt, Huda N. (not her real name), emails the following update:
It seems with the 25th January revolution we have opened the gates of hell on ourselves. The serial of Christian killing is still going on and the government sees no evil, and hears no evil.
On Saturday 14th May, two people fired guns at the peaceful Christian Protestors gathered infront of Television building in Mespiro Cairo whom were later joined by others who started throwing Molotov bombs in addition to the shooting. The assault resulted in 78 wounded and the burning of 12 cars. The shooting took place from bridge near by. The police were very late in coming to protect Christian protestors (5 hours) which raises a lot of question marks.
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered infront of the Israeli Embassy in Cairo yesterday Sunday 15th May to support the occasion of the 63rd anniversary of the creation of the State of Israel. The protestors tried to crash into the Embassy in an attempt to remove the Israeli flag from the top of the building. Policemen used tear gases against the protestors and tried to disperse them wounding 353 people.This is just a taste of what is to come if the Muslim Brotherhood win majority of seats in the next Parliamentary elections in September. So God be with us.
US mainstream media ignores these murderous atrocities committed by Muslims against Christians.
Our correspondent in Egypt, Huda N. (not her real name), emails the following, under the subject line, "Christian blood is shed daily:"
Egypt has been graded as the worst country with religious intolerance.
Last Saturday Muslim fundamentalist burnt another church (Saint Mary's Church) in Imbaba Cairo.
Killing 12 and wounding over 200. This is because the temporary government has a soft hand on these fundamentalists. They did not punish them for their former offensives against Christians which gave them a green light on attacking Christians and churches.
Two weeks ago in Qena (Upper Egypt) these muslim fundamentalists refused to accept the newly appointed Christian mayor and rioted until the prime mister suspended him temporarily for three months.
Again Christians are protesting infront of the Television building in Cairo until serious actions are taken by the government to stop these acts, or it will turn into a civil war.
Some Christians are protesting infront of the American Embassy requesting for foreign interference in protecting the Christian minority. Others are protesting in front of the Saudi Embassy implying that Saudi Arabia is the one supporting and funding terrorism in Egypt.
We are not very hopeful for the future. Parliamentary elections are going to be held next September. All new political parties are not yet ready for these elections only the Muslim Brotherhood are the ones who are prepared and have the fund to win these elections. To my surprise Mrs. Clinton announced that America is going to cooperate with any type of government even if it is an Islamist government. America does not know who she will be cooperating with. They are deceiving, lying devils. They will not allow any freedoms. Egypt will have replaced one dictator with a dictator party. We need a miracle and lots of praying.
But Obama has been pulling this string, of creating division within the US, too long. Enough Americans of both political parties are puzzled and/or outraged by Obama's behavior in this matter, that it will do significant damage to Obama's chances to be re-elected.
With unemployment at near-historic highs; with the dollar at near-historic lows; with the US national debt at dangerously high levels, after Obama added $4 trillion to it in just a few short years; and with the unconstitutional travesty of Obamacare threatening to do further harm - it is essential that Obama be defeated in the 2012 Presidential elections.
From Roger L. Simon: "UCI Facilitates Secret Meeting with Hamas for their Students".
From Huda N. (not her real name) in Egypt:
It seems that the dream of living in a secular democratic country which respects all humans without any discrimination of race, religion or sex is drifting away. The Egyptians are very religious people. They ask bashfully for a secular constitution. They are accused of denying their religion if they ask for a secular constitution. The disappointing point is that the military council has appointed a committee for constitutional changes and asked the committee not to come near the 2nd article (that Islam is the Religion of the State and that Sharia law is the main source for legislation).
The Muslim brotherhood are playing it low for now, but a wolf can’t hide its intentions forever, it would reveal them sooner or later. The Muslim brotherhood has formed a political party and has promised not to nominate for presidency this time, but this doesn’t mean they wouldn’t the next elections. |The godfather of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, Sheikh Youssef al-Qaradawi, is calling for the creation of a renewed Islamic caliphate in all Arab world and in Egypt in particular. He is speaking of a “united Muslim nations.” and for applying the Sharia law in Egypt.
Scanning back a few posts shows that Huda N. (not her real name) in Egypt, has been very concerned about the developments in her nation. But today she sounds a hopeful note. (Emphasis added).
This is not a military coup, it is a transfer of authority to the Army Supreme Council. It would have been a coup if the military was the one that started the revolution (similar to 1952 Egyptian Revolution, where the free officers made a coup on King Farouq), but this revolution is the victory of the will of the people over tyranny. The military authority is just a transitional period and will work as a transitional authority that would restore stability and prepare for the holding of democratic elections.
Many of the well educated Egyptians and the political activists are asking for the formation of a secular government and a secular constitution. They ask for a constitutional democracy. But still many of the fundamentalist Muslims protest a secular constitution as the 2nd article of the old constitution states that "Islam is the Religion of the State, The Arabic language is its official language and that the Islamic Shariaa law is the main reference for legislation". Many think -especially Christians- that it is a racist article that divides Egyptians more than it unites. But the question is: is their number large enough and their voice loud enough to influence the new government and turn this request into an action? Politicians also demanded the freedom of formation of secular, opposition parties and insist if the Muslim brotherhood want to form a party that it would be on political basis and not religious basis. We Christians pray for a secular constitution and a secular government.
