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Egypt's Islamists criticize Erdogan over calls for secular state
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Published: 14.09.11, 17:38
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1. idiot islamists
fad egypt   (09.14.11)
(Dr. Mahmoud Ghuzlan, the spokesman for Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood, considered Erdogan’s comments as interference in Egypt’s local affairs) erdogan was welcomed a hero welcome by the MB in cairo , they thought that he supports them to take over egypt although that is considered an interference in egypt affairs but when he called for what he called secularism they became angry calling that interference in egypt affairs !!! anyway he wants egypt to be like turkey in order to be a part of the future turkish empire a secular in name but islamist in politics shalom
2. it is a ploy
fad egypt   (09.14.11)
if egypt changes the constitution and becomes a secular state (will never happen) the people will be encouraged to elect the MB with a great majority and will elect a president from the MB shalom
3. This article misses the ''behind the scenes''
Terry ,   Eilat - Israel   (09.14.11)
The Muslim Brotherhood has an uneasy alliance with the military. The military is the actual ruler of Egypt & they intend to keep it that way. They'll go along with the Muslim Brotherhood up to a certain point, they share many views anyway & the military is full of Islamist sympathizers. Here comes Erdogan. What has Erdogan been doing in Turkey? Putting the military in jail with false accusations. Others have been forced to retire while others have quit in protest. And, Islamists are gradually infiltrating the military. The military junta in Egypt looks at this & the last thing they want is Turkish advice. You can bet the military expressed their concern to the Muslim Brotherhood. Off the subject, there is a rather grim assessement of Egypt's future by SPENGLER at Pajamas Media. I recommend it very highly, it's something you very rarely see in the media. Don't miss it.
4. Tayyib the Secular ??
Nora Tel Aviv   (09.14.11)
Something is wrong with Erdogan. He wants to use both ends of the stick. In the eyes of the Muslim Brotherhood of Egypt, either you are an Islamist or you are a democrat. Laicism is a foreign body for an islamist. Erdogan wll return from Egypt to Turkey with zero influence of his dictatorial sultanate over Egypt.
5. We would like to learn from Turkey.
Salma ,   Palestine   (09.14.11)
Turkey is the best and maybe the only example of a secular Islamic country. Coexistence between secular and religious people in Turkey is even more impressive. turkey a great nation! With my deep respect for the Syrian and Iranian peoples I wish my beloved Palestine to be more like Turkey less like Syria and Iran.
6. Erdogan advocating Secularism...
Mark ,   Lodz, Poland   (09.14.11)
...as he gradually removes all the secular generals from the Turkish Armed Forces..... Hmmm....
7. Here's another aspect of this.
Terry ,   Eilat - Israel   (09.14.11)
Egypt was a Turkish colony for over 400 years. The Turks treated the native Egyptians like garbage. The Islamists of the Muslim Brotherhood have long memories. They can't like any revival of the Ottoman Empire (otherwise known as ''Erdogan's folly''). As for the military, they see Egypt as a major power (otherwise known as ''self-deception''). They are a rival to Turkish ambitions. Erdogan's foreign policy is as much as mess as Obama's.
8. The muzlum brotherhood will sneak in like a snake in
Bunnie Meyer ,   Los Angeles, CA USA   (09.14.11)
in the tall grass and become another iranian shitria dictatorship.
9. Turkish Empire were booted out
john   (09.14.11)
of Egypt by the front door ! Now Erdogan wants turkey to bribe it's way in through the back door ! Egyptians and Arabs in general will never forget the humiliating enslavement by the turkish empire.Egypt should be aware turkish motive is to be leader of the Arab world.
10. Just think....
Susi Goldstein ,   Israel   (09.14.11)
....what a lovely life we would have in Israel if all of these terrorist countries and their leaders moved away to other parts of the world. But then again, we'd probably kill each other if our common enemies left..... Sigh.
11. Dude gets a slap in the face everywhere he goes
EZRA THE PROUD JEW ,   USA-ISRAEL   (09.14.11)
you'd think he'd stay home and focus on his own problems instead of attempting to be a paper tiger. What a lost soul.
12. Welcome to life"Through the Looking Glass"
Ian ,   Newcastle upon Tyne   (09.14.11)
“When I use a word,” Humpty Dumpty said, in rather a scornful tone, “it means just what I choose it to mean—neither more nor less.” (Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking-Glass) THREE CHEERS FOR ISRAEL!!!
13. Cry Egyptian protesters,cry.
Ian ,   Newcastle upon Tyne   (09.14.11)
This is what YOU risked YOUR lives for. THREE CHEERS FOR ISRAEL!!!
14. @ #5
brooklynjon ,   Brooklyn, NY   (09.14.11)
Salma, Good luck with that. bj
15. Salma
JUDAH THE LION   (09.14.11)
Few months ago Iran was your allah, and now Iran not your allah.What happened? By the way when you Arabs going to stab the new Ottoman Empire at the back same like your ancestors done. They sold the GREAT OTTOMAN EMPIRE to the INFIDEL THE BRITISH
16. Erdogan is looking more and more like a stooge of the West.
Jake ,   USA   (09.14.11)
Calling for a secular, anti-Israel, pro-US middle-east. I wonder what his reward is for towing the company line.
17. re. My #12
Ian ,   Newcastle upon Tyne   (09.14.11)
"Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the king's horses and all the king's men Couldn't put Humpty together again" That's the way it goes for Erdogans when everybody starts laughing at them. THREE CHEERS FOR ISRAEL!!!
18. #15 It's Politics , my enemey.
Salma ,   Palestine   (09.14.11)
We are the most tolerant people on earth, make peace with us and we are ready to forgive you for everything .
19. A new Israel will be born
Nuri ,   Frankfurt   (09.14.11)
We're headed toward a new middle east. There will be a middle eastern nato bringing together Arabs, Turks and Israelis. Israel's security will be forever guaranteed in this scheme. It will happen with Arab money and Turkish soldiers. The US will underwrite it. Israel's long-term security is within easy reach. Israelis need to get rid of this corrupt and incompetent ruling elite. The likes of Erdogan will be greatly needed to build this secure and prosperous future.
20. Fad Ian and salma
Fad Ian and salma   (09.14.11)
Are all ynet fakes Shalom and three cheers for Israel Lol
21. those who learn from the turks...
oferdesade ,   israel   (09.14.11)
... like the turks, are XX'X themXXXX in the XXX (censured doe to popular demand). as for beloved palestine, most palestinians would like it 2 b more like israel. tha's why they're in such a hurry to get the fence built on the OTHER side of town. the other choice is gaza, and i'm sure selma has already relocated there...
22. Secular Turkey? Support BIG ISRAEL for balance and freedom.
Jerry ,   The Netherlands   (09.14.11)
23. That's strange, why would Erdogan promote secularism?
William ,   Israel   (09.14.11)
Back home, his party pushing hard Islamism in a very secular Turkey.
24. #18 - then why commit massacres against Jews
William ,   Israel   (09.14.11)
between 1920-1948, killing mostly civilians who were not even Zionists, and were your neighbors for centuries... in addition to abusing and defrauding your own Christians, killing those who are not the same political party as you, abusing and oppressing people in Jordan and Lebanon, and supporting despots who commit war crimes against their own people or neighbors? For being "tolerant" you sure have a track record of intolerance. I guess what you mean is "We are the most tolerant people on Earth - just do what we say, admit to our superiority, admit to your own inferiority and dhimmi status, and saying nothing if you're robbed or killed by us, and we'll forgive you of everything". Didn't Hitler give the same speech?
25. palestine is their central issue? LIES
roxanne ,   haifa   (09.15.11)
26. #20 If I'm a Fake....
Ian ,   Newcastle upon Tyne   (09.15.11)
....what does that make the 'secularist' Erdogan? THREE CHEERS FOR ISRAEL!!!
27. nuri from frankfurt...?
sammy ,   canterbury UK   (09.16.11)
to think that you were the fastest sperm that gave birth to you!!!? are you on some drugs? israeli security guaranteed by erdogan?? stop the drugs, get some rehab Nuri!
28. #18 Salma you really believe this?
Ramon   (09.16.11)
you are not serious are you? Muslims tolerant? Ha! We make peace with you and you shot us pointblank for being Infidels-? Have you any idea what peace means? NOT:
29. it could be
(09.16.11)
salma works for ynet!
30. There is no such word as "Islamists"...
Nick Sporek ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (09.17.11)
...Islam is the religion and a Muslim practices Islam.
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