One Thing is Certain: The Arab World Will Never Be the Same

Unlike the Village Idiot LJ, this kind of story is of some import to us all, unlike trying to target the enemy within.

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One Thing is Certain: The Arab World Will Never Be the Same

By Ahmed Charai

Published February 24, 2011

| FoxNews.com



Western policy experts are largely shocked at the breakdown of Arab dictatorships that only weeks ago seemed unbreakable. Leaders in the United States and Europe are struggling to weigh the pros and cons of sticking with autocrats on the one hand -- a choice which risks stoking anti-Western sentiment -- and engaging revolutionaries on the other, which may further destabilize the Arab region. Whatever decisions Western capitals reach, the bottom line is that not every Arab revolution is the same – nor will one country’s day-after scenario much resemble that of the next.

One thing’s for sure in every Arab country now undergoing a transformation: As the Tunisian and Egyptian models have already begun to show, the absence of an organized democratic alternative to dictatorship is a guarantee of future turmoil. In Egypt, the army that was long the backbone of the regime has offered to safeguard the country’s political transition -- but precisely what is the country transitioning into? A best-case scenario might follow the Turkish model: a democracy in which the army both guarantees the electoral system and imposes some ground rules on foreign policy. But such an outcome is far from certain in a country without an Ataturk-like figure to unite the population.

In Tunisia, the situation is more complex. The army cannot afford to play a Turkey-style role as guarantor of democracy because it is a weaker institution. Prospects for a more rapid, even radical transformation in Tunisia are greater than in Egypt – but that also means a greater risk of an Islamist takeover. Alternatively, ex-stalwarts of the Ben Ali regime may exploit the uncertainty to reconstitute their grip on power.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2011/02/24/thing-certain-arab-world/#ixzz1EzJs7QAt

Anyone else enjoying watching the Arab dictators and royalty shake in their boots worrying about the future? Like how European royalty was worrying after WWI and during WWII.

I remember hearing that this would happen as a result of the "new democracy" in Iraq. Oh, BTW, there are now demonstrations starting in Iraq. lol

Nmysys wrote: Unlike the Village Idiot LJ, .....

Aw, gee, NmNuts...It's important to me too... So, you can go f**k yourself.

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A day without a personal insult is a day without sunshine...

Knock yourself out, Sunshine...

I would prefer to knock out a bunch of this Happy Fell Good Bullsh** LooneyJerk, but I can't hit a , er, lady? Could never accuse you of being one of those could we?

The insults will continue as long as you post your bullsh** attacks!!! Count on it, B.G.

Nice - Threatening a woman. You sir are an asshole.

I remember hearing that this would happen as a result of the "new democracy" in Iraq. Oh, BTW, there are now demonstrations starting in Iraq. lol

MonkeyBoy:

Are you still believing that these demonstrations and riots in the Middle East are because Arabs want Democracy?

You would know Assholes wouldn't you? Go back to licking LJ's!!

I didn't threaten anyone Jerkoff, you and the rest of you Libs twist every word to what you want. Oh yeah, the End Justifies The Means!!!! The LIberal Mantra.

I saw the first line of this topic and it was a non-starter to me. Didn't even think to click on the link provided and not because of the source. It was all because of the way you started...

You know the old saying "You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar"? It would work better for you to heed that advice.

Just sayin'.

Have a great day.

I have no desire to catch flies. You know what I meant. This is of much more importance than Boehner playing a round of golf.

Nmysys wrote:

I remember hearing that this would happen as a result of the "new democracy" in Iraq. Oh, BTW, there are now demonstrations starting in Iraq. lol

MonkeyBoy:

Are you still believing that these demonstrations and riots in the Middle East are because Arabs want Democracy?

You would know Assholes wouldn't you? Go back to licking LJ's!!

I didn't threaten anyone Jerkoff, you and the rest of you Libs twist every word to what you want. Oh yeah, the End Justifies The Means!!!! The LIberal Mantra.

Okay, maybe not a direct threat but "I would prefer to knock out a bunch of this Happy Fell Good Bullsh** LooneyJerk, but I can't hit a , er, lady? Could never accuse you of being one of those could we?" sure sounds like you want to resort to violence because Ladyjazzer has gotten the better of you and you are out of mental ammo - you now resort to the physical ammo. You are well known for your threats of violence - I can't believe anybody around here would actually follow your lead as far as political parties or anything else. You have the mental acuity of a buck hamster and are probably hung like one as well.