Reply #40: Sorry, but I agree with the sentiment, and would regardless of who they were talking about

[elias7]

Again, you are putting words in Netanyahu's mouth "Is the Arab world ready for Democracy?".

That's not what he said.

The statement that radical islamist groups may exploit the situation is not without historical precedent (most recently, see Palestinians and Hamas). "It may take a generation or two" is a historically reasonable and accurate statement.

While you may not agree with the official statements Israel has offered, there is nothing in them that warrants such vitriol and anger. They are measured, historically contextual, and more realistic, perhaps, than we are with regard to Afghanistan and Iraq. The "shut the fuck up" mentality is decidedly biased, as evidenced by the qualifying statements that both you and the OP use.

Let me ask you, why or why not is this the appropriate time for the Arab region to go through the democratic process. Please present both sides of the argument prior to your conclusion, and prior to your lambasting of the side you disagree with.