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12 months ago  ::  Jul 01, 2012 - 3:08PM #21
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On the above post, I am very pleased to be in complete agreement with BDBoy.
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12 months ago  ::  Jul 01, 2012 - 3:21PM #22
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Jun 30, 2012 -- 8:58PM, KindredSai wrote:

Am I correct in thinking that there are some here who believe that Muslim nations cannot become democracies unless they have approval from Americans and Israelis?


I don't think they can become democracies at all. It doesn't matter who approves of them.

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12 months ago  ::  Jul 02, 2012 - 9:04AM #23
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Ken, what makes you so doubtful?
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12 months ago  ::  Jul 03, 2012 - 9:31AM #24
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Jul 2, 2012 -- 9:04AM, LeahOne wrote:


Ken, what makes you so doubtful?



I don't think they want it. Democracy is tainted by association with the West and has not played any conspicuous role in Muslim tradition. Muslims do not regard themselves as the heirs of ancient Greece and republican Rome. The Renaissance and the Enlightenment are not part of their history. Dissatisfaction with obnoxious despots is not the same thing as a desire for democratic government. 

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12 months ago  ::  Jul 04, 2012 - 3:33PM #25
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Jul 3, 2012 -- 9:31AM, Ken wrote:


Jul 2, 2012 -- 9:04AM, LeahOne wrote:


Ken, what makes you so doubtful?



I don't think they want it. Democracy is tainted by association with the West and has not played any conspicuous role in Muslim tradition. Muslims do not regard themselves as the heirs of ancient Greece and republican Rome. The Renaissance and the Enlightenment are not part of their history. Dissatisfaction with obnoxious despots is not the same thing as a desire for democratic government. 




 


>>>>>>>> The party who came to power waited almost 70 YEARS until they were elected under democratic process. I think it is a very good sign.


We should be supportive as long they are helping the cause of Egypt. If Egypt prospers, it will be good news for the whole region.

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