Now that the "revolution" in Egypt is "over," I feel like I can weigh in on the situation.
First, the fact that the demonstrations were organized on the Internet and social media is a victory for both democracy and Islam. If the younger generations of a traditional Islamic nation can use something so non-traditional to peacefully organize, you have to think they made positive strides in changing the way Islamic doctrine is viewed around the world. Being Muslim is not about screaming at infidels, firing assault rifles into the air, and suicide bombing Western establishments. Muslims can be peaceful and use the Internet just as much as the rest of us.
For those who are concerned about how a new administration will be received by the United States, I have two words for you... Obama and oil. Whomever is elected, it's unlikely that this administration will challenge them. Obama will want a peaceful transition, but will keep a watchful eye on the new administration. Also, if the U.S. hassles the new government too much it would have an effect on all of our relations with Islamic countries... specifically a risk to our outsourced oil resources.
More importantly, I believe in a more isolated U.S.A. I realize we need strong relations with other countries as allies and trade partners, but I'm tired of our army playing World Police. I feel that the U.S. should only concern themselves with other nations when it comes to trading goods/resources. I understand that we like to think of ourselves as the human rights watchdogs, but isn't that what the UN is for?
As an extension of that argument, we better stay the hell away from the upcoming Egyptian elections. Any meddling of any kind will be dangerous for us because the Islamic radicals are just waiting for another reason to attack us. If they elect someone we don't approve of, then Obama can handle it diplomatically. If there is unrest and fraud, then that's their lesson learned.
Congradulations, people of Egypt, I hope you get what you wanted.
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