re: #647 elbruce

Let’s see… here’s the quote from his book that you cite.

So that means he supports those groups? I don’t have a copy of the book; what did he say right before, after and in the ellipses of that part? I’d need to check to be able to make a decision.

If you read the review, and the book, you’ll see that repeatedly espouses that the West should support Islamists. The full quote is here:

Undoubtedly, some of the governments that will arise from truly democratic elections in the Middle East may hold views and pursue policies that are contrary to the interests of the United States. But so long as the ruling regimes in these countries ignore the demands of their people (with the tacit approval of the United States) while Islamist groups like the Muslim Brotherhood, Hamas, and Hizballah work to address their socioeconomic needs, populations throughout the region will continue to throw their support behind the Islamists — as well they should. It is a political truism that when it comes to elections, he who cleans the streets gets the votes.

But hey, he’s critical of Pam Geller, so Aslan must be a great guy!