Middle East: How Did It Spread So Fast?

Turn on the t.v. and you are likely to find another anti-government uprising in the Middle East. I am left to wonder: how did this happen so fast over such a wide area? Did the government implement just one last law that reduced its citizens rights and was the straw that broke the camel's back. Or is there something else at play? It wouldn't be do far off to consider a secret intelligence cyberspace endeavor to help promote this change. Just think. People are more likely to get involved if they know others are doing. Humans are social animals, the lone ranger is few and far between these days. All it takes is a pseudo group to implement a detailed list of grievances against his or her government. This is spread consistently, perhaps over years, to the local population. In time, 'natural' citizens take on to the idea and begin to develop the animosities of the government in their own mind and the minds of their friends and children. This escalates, and the movement begins.

What News from the Left?

Amidst the US-backed military intervention in Libya, I find it peculiar that we hear no opposition from the left. Where are all the anti-war protesters? It appears that as we carry forth with another US military escapade, the inconsistent anti-war liberals have turned their back to their binding doctrine of a peaceful and loving world. And for what? As we become bogged down in another futile war, we are left wondering where the line will be drawn. How long can the United States extend its resources? What inherent importance do we obtain with a rebel takeover of Libya? Even after a successful coup of Gadahfi we have not the slightest clue as to where the country's leadership lies. Something tells me that a rebel opposition that seeks to continue with a theocratic government based on Islam is not that 'Progressive'. Any government that does not seek to separate church and state is set to fail. Under no circumstances can a government based on law intertwine with a religious one, for the latter will come to dominate the former, and religious Imams will dictate the terms on what should and shouldn't be law. Are we to become involved as the internal battle ensues among different religious sects? Where this leaves us in terms of stability, I am still not certain? But I do not want to take the risk. Too many variables and if we become involved now, we are certain to stay involved for time to come.

To all Americans I ask: "Is it worth it?" To all those radical left anti-war protestors: "Be consistent!"