Meanwhile, in Turkey - Via Gateway: "First Islamist elected to Turkey"
Sad to say, but the concern is that a free election which installs an Islamist is usually the last. But I don't think there's much to fear, and possibly much to be gained, in an Islamist government in Turkey which still maintains a militant secularism and a fanatical devotion to democracy. The election of Abdullah Gul may set an example to the world of a freely-elected politician who just happens to be a Muslim and does not wish to install Sharia. I'm cautiously optimistic.
Don't be too concerned Eric. We have several Islamists in Congress right now (Ellison and Conyers) and they are harmless blowhards.
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