In the last year America has toiled in the affairs of Egypt and Libya in addition to Iraq and Afghanistan.   We all know the reasons for Iraq and Afghanistan, but what is the reason for what we did with Egypt and the bombs we dropped in Libya?  How exactly are these actions in our best interest?

In the case of Egypt America encouraged an uprising and the overthrow of a tyrant.  OK, he is gone now.   Whats next for Egypt though?  How can we be sure that the new Egypt will be better than the last?  Here is what I know.  Egyptians are starting to focus their energy toward Israel.     Did America really encourage this group of Egyptians with their swastikas and other incendiary rhetoric to rise into power?  I am not old enough to remember a conflict between Egypt and Israel, however it would appear that the Egyptian movement is interested in rekindling that old flame.  Before we pass this off as some minor segment of Egyptian society lets realize that some of the individuals and political parties who are in pursuit of control in Egypt are calling for the ‘punishment’ of Israel.  Prior to the uprising in Egypt their border with Israel was quiet to the best of my knowledge.

Moving on to Libya.  We actually dropped bombs in our efforts to assist this uprising.  That being said America did not lead the charge in this one; France took up the leadership role and America tagged along that’s right WE TAGGED ALONG.  Where is our interest here?  Is this the new Obama doctrine, to assist in civil wars and uprising.  So much for not toiling in the affairs of others and hopey changey.  Now the rebels in Libya look like they are going to get control, but who the heck are they?  I know one thing their rough draft constitution starts like this, Part 1, Article 1: “Islam is the Religion of the State, and the principal source of legislation is Islamic Jurisprudence (Sharia).”   They appear to be on the verge of installing a government based on SHARIA law people.  Do we all understand what that is, what that means.  Did we really just spend money and help destroy a country only to advance this radical type of movement?  Hope and Change indeed.