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Tunisia's Islamists eye place in politics

World Jan. 21, 2011 - 03:13AM JST ( 7 )

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mikehuntezJan. 21, 2011 - 07:28AM JST

Now they are seeking a place in government—raising fears that Islamic radicalism might take root in Tunisia, long seen by the West as a bulwark against terrorism.

Tunisians may have shot themselves in the foot if these radicals get to enforce their ideals at the end of a rifle barrel.
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afroengineerJan. 21, 2011 - 09:57AM JST

@mikehuntez, what about letting the Tunisian people deciding whether they want these islamists as leader or not?as long as no Tunisian is going to blow himself in your home.It would be nice to keep such comment for urself.
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mikehuntezJan. 21, 2011 - 12:14PM JST

@afroengineer, well really I don't care who rules Tunisia but I certainly don't want some regime that allows terrorists train in their country to attack people in other countries. So why don't you keep you assumptions to you yourself.
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WilliBJan. 21, 2011 - 01:10PM JST

Yep, here we go. Crawling out of the woodwork, just as I predicted.
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skipthesongJan. 21, 2011 - 03:44PM JST

Yep, here we go. Crawling out of the woodwork, just as I predicted." Yes you did and my money was on you!

It'd be a shame if they take a strong foothold. Tunisia has some very cool people and really good looking women. honestly.
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BadseyJan. 21, 2011 - 04:00PM JST

You need to declare and enforce a constitution and bill of rights for the populace. Then you must arm your populace with guns and knowledge to keep your Gov scared of the people -that is the only way to keep the Gov out of your pants (TSA) and your taxes/tyranny low. Have your monetary system in gold or silver to keep the financial terrorists at bay. Stay away from the Ponzi scams (ObamaCare etc)
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WilliBJan. 21, 2011 - 05:39PM JST

skipthesong:

Badsey:

" You need to declare and enforce a constitution and bill of rights for the populace. "

Who is "you"? You can be sure that the newly-formed islamist parties in Tunesia will be hell-bent on infusing Shariah into the constitution, including a blasphemy law like in Pakistan. And thus, Tunesia is on top of the slippery slope towards another brutal theocracy.

The idea that the revolt in Tunesia will lead to a liberal democracy is naive wishful thinking.