Post by Joe Lyddon on Sept 23, 2012 16:04:20 GMT -8
This is very frustrating...
I read where we are going to be paying Billions of dollars to Egypt, etc., etc.
... where all have a large presence of The Muslim Brotherhood in their Governments.
Rand Paul introduces bill on foreign aid after filibuster
It just does NOT make sense to do this... I emailed my Senator Dianne Feinstein and told her how I felt about it and why we should STOP doing it...
Well, this is the response I got from her... 8-17-12
============ Reply from Senator Dianne Feinstein ==============
Dear Mr. Lyddon:
Thank you for contacting me about the Muslim Brotherhood. I value your thoughts, and I welcome the opportunity to provide my views on this organization.
The Muslim Brotherhood is an Islamist and political organization that has its roots in Egypt, but has a presence in many countries throughout the Middle East. Please know that while the Muslim Brotherhood has been associated with acts of violence in the past, it has not been designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the U.S. Department of State.
In light of the removal of Hosni Mubarak from power in Egypt, I am concerned about the rise of Islamic extremism in Egypt and the intentions of the Muslim Brotherhood. The organization has been characterized as a well-organized political party and in its public comments the group says it is committed to a democratic process in Egypt. However, it has roots as a fundamentalist Islamic organization looking to cement a base of power in Egypt and spread its intolerance across the Middle East.
While I am hopeful that the citizens of Egypt will be able to transition to a new era based on democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, I remain cautious about the Muslim Brotherhood's involvement in this transition. It is my hope that Egypt's recognition of Israel and support for the Middle East peace process will not be undermined throughout this process.
You may be interested to know that on June 30, 2011, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton held a press event in Budapest, Hungary, with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, in which she stated America's approach to the Muslim Brotherhood. Secretary Clinton remarked:
"We believe, given the changing political landscape in Egypt, that it is in the interests of the United States to engage with all parties that are peaceful and committed to nonviolence, that intend to compete for the parliament and the presidency. And we welcome, therefore, dialogue with those Muslim Brotherhood members who wish to talk with us. In any of those contacts, prior or future, we will continue to emphasize the importance of and support for democratic principles, and especially a commitment to nonviolence, respect for minority rights, and the full inclusion of women in any democracy."
I hope you have found this letter informative. Should you have any additional questions or comments, please do not hesitate to visit my website at feinstein.senate.gov, or contact my office in Washington, D.C. at (202) 224-3841.
Sincerely yours,
Dianne Feinstein
United States Senator
============ END of Reply from Senator Dianne Feinstein =========
I replied back to her saying...
Please know that while the Muslim Brotherhood has been associated with acts of violence in the past, it has not been designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the U.S. Department of State.
That is our problem! Obama, obviously cares about The Muslim Brotherhood... He is the fox guarding our hen house!
Why can't you and the rest of the legislature SEE this happening and DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT? Can't Y'all think for yourselves?!
This is ridiculous!
Heads will roll in the next election!
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Now, I ask you...
Everyone in the World knows that The Muslim Brotherhood is behind much if not all of the Islamic / Muslim violence that is happening... Fighting us from "within".
When our Legislature KNOWS IT and does not do anything about it, what else can we do? Watch our government give our Nation away without a fight?! Let them do MORE damage before the voting procedures take care of it?!
As I said, this is very frustrating!
I read where we are going to be paying Billions of dollars to Egypt, etc., etc.
... where all have a large presence of The Muslim Brotherhood in their Governments.
Rand Paul introduces bill on foreign aid after filibuster
It just does NOT make sense to do this... I emailed my Senator Dianne Feinstein and told her how I felt about it and why we should STOP doing it...
Well, this is the response I got from her... 8-17-12
============ Reply from Senator Dianne Feinstein ==============
Dear Mr. Lyddon:
Thank you for contacting me about the Muslim Brotherhood. I value your thoughts, and I welcome the opportunity to provide my views on this organization.
The Muslim Brotherhood is an Islamist and political organization that has its roots in Egypt, but has a presence in many countries throughout the Middle East. Please know that while the Muslim Brotherhood has been associated with acts of violence in the past, it has not been designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the U.S. Department of State.
In light of the removal of Hosni Mubarak from power in Egypt, I am concerned about the rise of Islamic extremism in Egypt and the intentions of the Muslim Brotherhood. The organization has been characterized as a well-organized political party and in its public comments the group says it is committed to a democratic process in Egypt. However, it has roots as a fundamentalist Islamic organization looking to cement a base of power in Egypt and spread its intolerance across the Middle East.
While I am hopeful that the citizens of Egypt will be able to transition to a new era based on democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, I remain cautious about the Muslim Brotherhood's involvement in this transition. It is my hope that Egypt's recognition of Israel and support for the Middle East peace process will not be undermined throughout this process.
You may be interested to know that on June 30, 2011, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton held a press event in Budapest, Hungary, with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, in which she stated America's approach to the Muslim Brotherhood. Secretary Clinton remarked:
"We believe, given the changing political landscape in Egypt, that it is in the interests of the United States to engage with all parties that are peaceful and committed to nonviolence, that intend to compete for the parliament and the presidency. And we welcome, therefore, dialogue with those Muslim Brotherhood members who wish to talk with us. In any of those contacts, prior or future, we will continue to emphasize the importance of and support for democratic principles, and especially a commitment to nonviolence, respect for minority rights, and the full inclusion of women in any democracy."
I hope you have found this letter informative. Should you have any additional questions or comments, please do not hesitate to visit my website at feinstein.senate.gov, or contact my office in Washington, D.C. at (202) 224-3841.
Sincerely yours,
Dianne Feinstein
United States Senator
============ END of Reply from Senator Dianne Feinstein =========
I replied back to her saying...
Please know that while the Muslim Brotherhood has been associated with acts of violence in the past, it has not been designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the U.S. Department of State.
That is our problem! Obama, obviously cares about The Muslim Brotherhood... He is the fox guarding our hen house!
Why can't you and the rest of the legislature SEE this happening and DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT? Can't Y'all think for yourselves?!
This is ridiculous!
Heads will roll in the next election!
========================================
Now, I ask you...
Everyone in the World knows that The Muslim Brotherhood is behind much if not all of the Islamic / Muslim violence that is happening... Fighting us from "within".
When our Legislature KNOWS IT and does not do anything about it, what else can we do? Watch our government give our Nation away without a fight?! Let them do MORE damage before the voting procedures take care of it?!
As I said, this is very frustrating!