Plot Thickens: Egyptian Protesters Reveal To CNN Hatred Of Israel And America

In case anyone needed convincing that the crisis in Egypt puts the United States in an extremely complex and difficult position, one need only watch Egyptian Opposition Leader ElBaradei describe the brutal, freedom-depriving dictatorship of President Mubarak and then compare that to this video where some protesters reveal exactly what they would do if they were granted freedom. It seems like for the United States not to choose sides, at least for now, may in fact be the wisest decision.

CNN reporter Nic Robertson hit the streets and interviewed Egyptian protesters who did not hold anything back with their revelations regarding why they were revolting and what “free” Egyptians might do.

One protester screamed:

“All the people hate him. He’s supporting Israel! Israel is our enemy. We don’t like him . . . Israel and America supported him. We hate them all. We don’t like them!”

Another protester revealed:

“The United States stands behind President Mubarak 100%, because they know if President Mubarak fails . . . the whole people in Egypt they are going to be be free. The people free in Egypt . . . they are going to destroy Israel. The country that controls the United States is Israel.”

Depending upon how widespread such thoughts are amongst Egyptians, it’s hard to conclude which outcome would best stabilize the region or whether the United States should be doing anything else?

Watch the clip from CNN below:

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