Note his calls for democracy, because he knows the Brotherhood would win any free election, and his statements about how the Brotherhood is keeping a low profile in the demonstrations — a fact that has led some analysts to assume they have no significant popular support. “Muslim Brotherhood’s Rashad al-Bayoumi: ‘The Revolution Will Continue Until […]
Egyptian Islamic Jihad calls for “elimination of the pharaoh and his lackeys” — in statement issued from Tehran
One wonders if Tharwat Salah Shehata issued this statement at the request or direction of anyone in the Iranian high command. “Egyptian Islamic Jihad call for end to the ‘Pharaoh,” by Mohammed Al Shafey for Asharq Al-Awsat, February 3 (thanks to Mahmud): London, Asharq Al-Awsat – Two days after the Iranian parliament expressed its support […]
Muslim Brotherhood enters talks with Egypt VP on new government
The Brotherhood says it is going to insist upon its “legitimate and just demands.” Pamela Geller has more information and background here. “Muslim Brotherhood joins talks on Egypt’s new government,” by Jeffrey Fleishman in the Los Angeles Times, February 6: The outlawed Muslim Brotherhood joined talks Sunday with Egyptian officials in efforts to calm days […]
Iranian pol: Egyptian uprising caused by “Islamophobia”
At this rate, “Islamophobia” is going to be the cause of more things than global warming. “Official Describes Uprising in Egypt as Result of West’s Islamophobia Attempts,” from the Fars News Agency, February 5: TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian official blasted the western countries for their attempts to propagate Islamophobia in the world, and said […]
Muslim Brotherhood: Egyptians demanding restoration of Islamic law
American analysts continue to assert that Egyptians just want Western-style pluralistic democracy. No one actually on the scene in Egypt, however, is calling for that. “Egyptians demand restoration of Islam,” from AhlulBayt News Agency, February 6: (Ahlul Bayt News Agency) – Spokesman of Muslim Brotherhood said that the unprecedented presence of over 7 million Egyptian […]
Egypt: Bomb detonated in empty Christian church
A warning shot. Will they face additional threats when they try to rebuild? “Officials: Bomb detonated in empty church in Egypt,” by Ashraf Sweilam for the Associated Press, February 5 (thanks to Sr. Soph): EL-ARISH, Egypt — Assailants detonated a bomb Saturday in an empty church in a small town in northern Egypt, causing little […]
Relax: Muslim Brotherhood says Egypt unrest “not an Islamic uprising”
They did not, however, say they wouldn’t try to institute an Islamic state in Egypt if they got the chance. “Muslim Brotherhood: Egypt unrest ‘not an Islamic uprising’ (Extra),” from Deutsche Presse Agentur, February 5: Cairo – The political unrest in Egypt should not be described as Islamic, the Muslim Brotherhood said Saturday. ‘The Egyptian […]
Muslim Brotherhood: “We are against Zionism,” won’t commit to maintain Egypt’s peace with Israel
No surprise here, except to those who believe the learned analysts and Islamic supremacist deceivers who are trying to sell the notion that the Brotherhood is a benign, moderate group. “Muslim Brotherhood: ‘We are against Zionism,’” from the Jerusalem Post, February 4: A spokesman for the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt on Thursday evening repeatedly refused […]
UK: Islamic supremacist protesters call for Sharia in Egypt
Protesters held signs reading “Islam Is The Solution For Egypt,” “Need For Allah’s Law, Not Man Made Law,” and “Democracy Will Bring Oppression.” That last one may seem curious in light of Islamic supremacists’ calls for democracy elsewhere, as in Jordan. But actually the Islamic supremacists in England and those in Jordan share the same […]
Egypt: Beware the Islamic supremacists in the wings
I’m not convinced that ElBaradei is a liberal reformer, since he has Brotherhood backing, but I have made the same point on several shows recently about an ostensibly secular democratic regime possibly coming to power soon in Egypt, only to be followed by an Islamic supremacist Sharia regime. “Beware the Islamists in the wings: Will […]