The recent revolution in Egypt that removed the Moslem Brotherhood from power (is it only temporarily?) reflects the ongoing instability and cross- currents that dominate the Arab world. As usual, the Western world and the United States were surprised and overwhelmed by the event and completely impotent in attempting to influence this outcome.
The mindset of the West, proven over and over again in its dealings with the Middle East, is that the tiger really means no harm and poses no danger and if fed properly will become tame and docile. Thus, terrorists are only militants, hate speech is only a campaign tactic and there are always magical solutions to centuries’ old struggles and hatreds.
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