To give any entity in the West the benefit of the doubt when it comes to the Muslim Brotherhood’s rise to power in Egypt requires a bridge too far. Nonetheless, the Ikhwan at least attempts to wear a mask of modernity and moderation. This is not the case at all with the Salafists who, in […]
Archive | January 24, 2012
Muslim Brotherhood leader elected as Parliament Speaker in Egypt
This is not rocket science. How many of us knew this would happen? The mainstream media cheered the ‘Arab Spring’ as it was taking place. It was about democracy! Freedom! Overthrowing a tyrant! Uh, not so much. A senior Muslim Brotherhood leader has been elected as parliament speaker in Egypt. Via Haaretz: A senior member […]