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In reply to the discussion: Report: Israel urges West to back Egypt's military [View all]shira
(30,109 posts)54. Egypt's a mess like Syria. The best that can be hoped for....
...is that the LESSER of 2 evils prevails & that over time things get better. In the meantime, I can't say I support putting into power the WORSE of 2 evils.
Here's Obama on Morsi's government, stating they're neither an ally or enemy...
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-250_162-57512039/obama-on-egypt-not-an-ally-or-an-enemy/
The US never said any such thing about Mubarak's government the past 30 years. So obviously, Morsi's government was a step back for US interests in the region.
Duh...it was a step back for Israel, but also the Egyptian people too.
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Democratic Party representatives will be out of a job for their support of Israel ?
King_David
Aug 2013
#19
They're not Dem policies b/c the accusations are crap from the ridonculous fringe. n/t
shira
Aug 2013
#25
READ THE LINKS, Israeli government sanctioned racism same as SEGREGATION AGAINST SOUTHERN BLACKS.
MarkLaw
Aug 2013
#33
Israel isn't democratic. With racist marriage laws and forced sterilization of minorities
MarkLaw
Aug 2013
#22
Your allegations vs. Israel are bullshit. It's a progressive, liberal democracy....
shira
Aug 2013
#24
10 MILLION EGYPTIANS WERE PROTESTING, most protested MILITARY LIMITING PRESIDENTIAL POWERS
MarkLaw
Aug 2013
#34
"How many were told?" So it's alright for the government to sterilize a few, but not too many?????
MarkLaw
Aug 2013
#35
Memo to leaders of the world - whatever Israel says you should do, do the opposite
Scootaloo
Aug 2013
#8