Why Is The U.S. Supplying Weapons To Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood-Dominated Government?

Muslim Brotherhood Inherits U.S. War Gear -- Washington Times

For Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood-dominated government, more battle tanks and jet fighters are on their way from the United States.

Cairo’s military link to Washington has remained intact, meaning the U.S. will continue to modernize the biggest military in Africa — even as President Mohammed Morsi has decreed near-absolute power for himself and his supporters and opponents battle outside his palace.

Analysts say Egypt’s military buildup presents risks for Washington — and Israel — with the growing influence of the Brotherhood, whose overriding goal is to establish Shariah, or Islamic, law worldwide.

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My Comment: If supplying weapons to a government whose overriding goal is to establish a global caliphate makes sense to you .... you are in good company because that is exactly what the White House is doing right now. I obviously believe that this is a wrong move .... and while the Egyptians are free to choose the path that they want, we in turn should not provide the Muslim Brotherhood-dominated government  any legitimacy by providing them the necessary financial resources and weapons to stay in power. Unfortunately .... this is the path that the U.S. is pursuing.