Marwan Mu`ashshir

I find this galling.  US and Saudi media are interviewing Marwan Mu`ashshir on developments in Egypt as if he is some democracy champion.  I mean, the man was a minister in the regime of King Abdullah of Jordan, and was known for being the most hardline against reform and in favor of closer relations with Israel.  Wait, wait. I get it now.  Those who advocate for closer ties with Israel, are democrat by US standards.  Just like Sadat was a cute dictator, for the West.