The article states that the moderate, liberal element are the younger members that are technically savvy and gained a lot of clout with the old guard by effecting change by demonstrating peaceably.
This is a fascinating subject matter to follow. I think the moderate younger faction will win out eventually, but I agree with you that it could take some time and in the near term, unfortunately for Egypt, the old guard's policies will probably prevail.
Article here:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB100...6135882819143872.html?mod=WSJ_article_related
More anonymous quotes. This source is highly questionable. :smilewinkgrin:
If the Muslim Brotherhood comes to power, through elections or some other way, that would be a repeat of 1979 in Iran," when moderate governments installed after the shah gave way to the ayatollahs, says a senior Israeli official. "It's something we're looking at with great caution."