tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367019700923216960.post3952393140740134918..comments2024-01-17T13:19:24.071-06:00Comments on Salvation And Survival: What A Difference A Week MakesPam Kohlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00678673505358164380noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367019700923216960.post-80538360019793627502013-08-20T16:01:01.840-05:002013-08-20T16:01:01.840-05:00Your knowledgable assessment fits very well with m...Your knowledgable assessment fits very well with my spiritual discernment that the violence is generated by the MB in hopes of producing international sympathy as the underdogs, when in fact the Egyptian military is doing everything in its power to hang on to the thin thread of freedom for the people of Egypt. It is disturbing to me that our media will not report the truth about the atrocities being committed against the Egyptian people, and specifically Christians. And shame on our politicians who play games for the sake of what? It's not to protect the Egyptian people or the American taxpayers. In the end, there will be one victor in the Middle East, and I pray that it is those who value all human life, and who are willing to live in harmony with their fellow citizens. I think we know which side that is. Pam Kohlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00678673505358164380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367019700923216960.post-5026805133401895972013-08-20T09:21:21.930-05:002013-08-20T09:21:21.930-05:00Once again, our know-nothing leftists in office ar...Once again, our know-nothing leftists in office are (deliberately) on the wrong side of history.<br />The Muslim Brotherhood has been a radical, terrorist organization since its inception. Founded by Hassan al-Banna in the 30s, and popularized in the Muslim world by Said Qtub in the 60s, the Ikhwan Muslimin is the radical origin of Al Qaeda. Their sworn creed is, "Allah is our objective; the Quran is our law, the Prophet is our leader; Jihad is our way; and death for the sake of Allah is the highest of our aspirations." Their philosophy is hardly compatible with our notion of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.<br />The Ikhwan's militant front, the Egyptian Islamic Jihad (EIJ) was responsible for Anwar Sadat's assassination in Cairo in 1981. All radical members of the Ikhwan and EIJ were pursued and put down in Egypt. One of their most senior leaders was Ayman al-Zawahiri. <br />After serving prison sentences, the more radical members like al-Zawahiri fled to Saudi Arabia...where they joined with radical salfists there. Zawahiri was Osama bin Laden's mentor, and together they founded Al Qaeda. Islamic Jihad formally merged into Al Qaeda in 1998, transformed Islamic terrorism into a global enterprise and spawned the 9/11 attacks on America.<br />The Ikhwan Muslimin is NOT America's friend; their election is no more legitimate than the Nazi party's election to power in post-Weimar Germany. Yes, they filled a power vacuum via a vote, but their methodology was always, "One man, one vote, one time." Morsi's consolidation of power in Egypt was to ensure the Ikhwan would control everything and any sense of representative government in Egypt became a sham. There would be no more fair government.<br />Now we have our President Obama, and honor-graduates of the "Jimmy Carter School of International Meddling" John McCain and Lindsey Graham completely in reverse of American interests. Hence, the complete lack of American credibility.<br />The Bright Star military exercises just cancelled by the President were the foundation for the modern Egyptian Army -- heavily influenced by American military notions of Honor, Courage and Commitment through continuous education and operations with our military professionals. While not perfect, the Egyptian is at least a guardian for Rule of Law.<br />Yes, the violence is dreadful and innocents are caught in the cross-fire. But the Ikhwan is not engaged in non-violent disobedience. They are thugs and killers.<br />I don't know what game the CIA and State Department are engaged in, but helping Islamists gain and consolidate power in the Middle East (Libya, Tunisia, Syria and now Egypt) cannot end well. I am very happy the Egyptian military has stepped in and I wish them every success in restoring the Republic of Egypt.GreenEyedJinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00995782316684453263noreply@blogger.com