| − | The Arab spring, much like the American Revolution, is an attempt made by the inhabitants of oppressive (unfortunately) western backed governments to overthrow such oppressive governments and establish a new regime on the way to complete democracy and freedom for all who live and work in the mid-east. | + | The '''Arab Spring''' is a phrase used for a series of protests, riots, acts of terrorism, and general political instability in the Middle East and North Africa, which have been ongoing since 2010. The most notable events include new governments in [[Egypt]] and the death of [[Libya|Libyan]] dictator [[Muammar Qaddafi]]. |
| − | T.E. Lawrence would be proud.
| + | The policies of US President [[Barack Obama]] with regard to the Arab Spring seem to be in the interest of Muslim [[theocracy]], unlike previous American Presidents who have favored governments which are secular and pro-Israel. |