They are more desperate than I have ever witnessed before and this is the result. Since when does anyone in the USA take orders from Egypt.
If Egypt's Morsi is asking for the release of a proven murderer and terrorist, then mybe Egypt isn't an ally after all.
Posted: Sep 20, 2012 5:51 PM EDTUpdated: Sep 20, 2012 5:51 PM EDT
Former U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey (click here) on Wednesday called on the White House and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to issue a firm denial, without caveat, on whether the State Department is considering transferring Omar Abdel Rahman, also known as the "Blind Sheikh," into Egyptian custody.
Though State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland on Tuesday said there is no plan to "release" the Blind Sheikh and that, to her knowledge, no "senior" Egyptians had made the request "recently," Mukasey told Fox News' Megyn Kelly the denial was indeed filled with caveats.
"I think the denials ought to come from the White House and from the secretary of state. And they ought to be flat, clear and unequivocal. Nothing about recently, nothing about senior leaders, nothing that leaves any door open," Mukasey said....
One might recall who was involved in the beginnings of the new politicalmovement in Egypt. Remember? I do. A man long trusted in international affairs.
One might recall who was involved in the beginnings of the new politicalmovement in Egypt. Remember? I do. A man long trusted in international affairs.
Remember this guy? He is still around. Alive and well.
He would like more variety in the candidates in the future. His politicalstatement recently was "There could be a new emperor." Something tells me he is not taking things with a grain of salt.
The Nobel peace prize winner Mohamed ElBaradei has launched a new political party in Egypt. (click here)
28 April 2012 Last updated at 10:59 ET
The Constitution Party marks a return to public life for Mr ElBaradei, who is a former head of the IAEA, the United Nations' nuclear watchdog.
But the new party's launch comes too late for it to field a candidate in next month's presidential election.
Mr ElBaradei said its aim was to unite Egyptians behind democracy, and to take power in four years time.
He told reporters that the new party would be above ideology, and was keen to avoid labelling it as "liberal".
But the BBC's Jon Leyne says it is clearly designed to challenge Islamist politicians who were the big winners in parliamentary elections earlier this year, and who could soon win the presidency....
Revolution and paradigm changes to create democracy is not a Hollywoodscript. It is not neat and understandable. Democracies are chaotic, especiallywhen they were begun after a revolution as occurred in Egypt.
If Morsi mentioned the Blind Sheik in a speech, well, then welcome to the USA Political Right Wing that does nothing but make inflammatory speeches. It isfreedom of speech. At least that is what the courts are saying these days.
So, if the Republicans, like that Congressman from New York, wants to runaround chanting the President is a traitor then I suppose it is allowed, but, it sure does make most people wonder if the GOP has their heads screwedon at all and not just screwed on straight.
By the way, did Morsi show his birth certificate before the Egyptian elections? The long form. The conclusive one.
But, then again, I doubt if Egypt has any 'birthers', BUT, they might have afew 911 Truthers.
Omar Abdel-Rahman was born in Egypt on May 3, 1938. He is 74 years old and has served less than thirty years for his crimes. I imagine he is still in good health.I sincerely doubt Egypt wants him back. It was more or less a statement in defiance of the USA. I suppose. Foot stamping is the way I think about such things.World Tourists massacred at temple (click here)
Monday, November 17, 1997 Published at 19:28 GMT ...Other reports say the death toll at the temple of Hatshepsut, near Luxor, could rise as high as 75, with up to 85 others injured.
The Islamic extremist group, Jamaa Islamiyya, is reported to have admitted responsbility for the attack.
Islamic militants have often targeted tourists since they took up arms in 1992 to topple the government and set up a purist Islamic state.
Luxor, about 310 miles (500 km ) south of Cairo, had previously been spared attacks by militants who have strongholds in other parts of southern Egypt....
Rahman was the leader of the Jamaa Islamiyya. He is an extremist with very violent ideas. He plans attacks that murder without a second thought. He is not the type of person the USA would ever consider for a prisoner exchange, even Mubarak, and Egypt should be more than pleased he is behind bars.Morsi needs to rise above all the temptations of power and allow the former President to leave Egypt for treatment. The former President Mubarak should be allowed to be as healthy as Rahman, at the very least. It is called human rights and Morsi needs to hold that idea in high esteem in his new leadership.
Revolution and paradigm changes to create democracy is not a Hollywoodscript. It is not neat and understandable. Democracies are chaotic, especiallywhen they were begun after a revolution as occurred in Egypt.
If Morsi mentioned the Blind Sheik in a speech, well, then welcome to the USA Political Right Wing that does nothing but make inflammatory speeches. It isfreedom of speech. At least that is what the courts are saying these days.
So, if the Republicans, like that Congressman from New York, wants to runaround chanting the President is a traitor then I suppose it is allowed, but, it sure does make most people wonder if the GOP has their heads screwedon at all and not just screwed on straight.
By the way, did Morsi show his birth certificate before the Egyptian elections? The long form. The conclusive one.
But, then again, I doubt if Egypt has any 'birthers', BUT, they might have afew 911 Truthers.
Omar Abdel-Rahman was born in Egypt on May 3, 1938. He is 74 years old and has served less than thirty years for his crimes. I imagine he is still in good health.I sincerely doubt Egypt wants him back. It was more or less a statement in defiance of the USA. I suppose. Foot stamping is the way I think about such things.World Tourists massacred at temple (click here)
Monday, November 17, 1997 Published at 19:28 GMT ...Other reports say the death toll at the temple of Hatshepsut, near Luxor, could rise as high as 75, with up to 85 others injured.
The Islamic extremist group, Jamaa Islamiyya, is reported to have admitted responsbility for the attack.
Islamic militants have often targeted tourists since they took up arms in 1992 to topple the government and set up a purist Islamic state.
Luxor, about 310 miles (500 km ) south of Cairo, had previously been spared attacks by militants who have strongholds in other parts of southern Egypt....
Rahman was the leader of the Jamaa Islamiyya. He is an extremist with very violent ideas. He plans attacks that murder without a second thought. He is not the type of person the USA would ever consider for a prisoner exchange, even Mubarak, and Egypt should be more than pleased he is behind bars.Morsi needs to rise above all the temptations of power and allow the former President to leave Egypt for treatment. The former President Mubarak should be allowed to be as healthy as Rahman, at the very least. It is called human rights and Morsi needs to hold that idea in high esteem in his new leadership.
