Egypt Demonstrations

As the demonstrations across Egypt itensify, it is becoming clear that the protesters are not only wanting full democracy, but economic equality. The divide between the haves and have nots is large and growing. With a majority of Egyptians under 30 and a bleak job outlook those not in the corrupt ruling class are demanding what many in the West have -- hope and opportunity.

The demonstrations in Egypt -- the largest pro-democracy demonstrations conceivably in the history of the Arab world -- follow the successful deposing of the dictator in Tunisia, in what is being referred to as the "Jasmine Revolution." And we all hope that it will be replaced by a democratic government but pro democracy revolutions don't necessarily lead to democracy.

We can only hope that the Muslim Brotherhood does not rise to power.

Egypt and Hamas

http://www.israellycool.com/2010/01/09/israel-needs-to-learn-how-to-talk-like-an-egyptian/

Hey ... did you hear? There's a Wall being built in the Middle East to keep a sovereign nation safe from a Palestinian onslaught. Old news? Not so fast. This wall is being erected on the Egyptian side of the border with Gaza and is intended to minimize travel between Gaza and Egypt. You probably haven't heard about THAT Wall, because only when Israel tries to protect ITself does the world media try to make them out to be the bad guys.

But wait, it doesn't stop there.

There's been quite a bit written lately in the Israeli media and Israel-centric websites concerning Egypt's wise decision to expel George Galloway, a known left wing anti-semitic Member of British Parliament. Galloway, along with other "humanitarian" activists were protesting against the Gaza Blockade. What made this a little different than other protests is that his was aimed at Egypt, but Egypt would have none of it, choosing to block the protesters and expel Mr. Galloway. But somehow that's just not sexy enough to make the mainstream media, nor does it make such bastions of the blogosphere as the Huffington Post. It seems that only similar actions by Israel are newsworthy. Can you IMAGINE the hue and cry that would ensue if Israel had taken similar actions? Front page of the NY Times, no doubt.

The attached article speaks to Egypt's strong stance against Gaza protests -- one of which killed an Egyptian border guard -- and disdain for Hamas, the terror organization that was elected into power in Gaza several years ago - "Heckuva job, W," but then again, that's a subject for another day.