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Egyptian Islamists & Prosecutors Investigate Popular Comedian for Insulting Muslim Brotherhood President

Jan. 1, 2013 8:21am

CAIRO (TheBlaze/AP) — Egyptian prosecutors say they have launched an investigation against a popular television comedian for allegedly insulting the president. The action comes as fears continue to surround Islamist domination and a potential crackdown on free-speech that many liberal groups have feared since the Muslim Brotherhood and other Islamist groups won power.

An Islamist lawyer filed the charges against Bassem Youssef, whose show on a private Egyptian satellite channel is modeled after Jon Stewart’s “The Daily Show”. The host has outraged conservatives and garnered fans among the country’s liberals for parodying public figures.

Egyptian Islamist Lawyer Files Charges Against Bassem Youssef for Insulting Morsi

Comedian Bassem Youssef (Photo Credit: Facebook)

The general prosecutor’s office said Tuesday they are looking into charges that he insulted Islamist President Mohammed Morsi by putting his image on a pillow and parodying parts of his speeches.

It is the latest in a series of charges filed by Islamist lawyers against media personalities for allegedly insulting Morsi. It is actions like this one that cause many to question the merits and future plans of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt.

As previously reported, last week, Morsi proclaimed the country’s newly adopted constitution as the dawning of a “new republic,” calling on the opposition to join a dialogue with him after a month of violent turmoil and focus on repairing a damaged economy.

Egyptian Islamist Lawyer Files Charges Against Bassem Youssef for Insulting Morsi

In this image released by the Egyptian Presidency, Mohammed Morsi addresses the newly convened upper house of parliament in Cairo, Egypt, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012. Credit: AP

Morsi sought to present the Islamist-drafter charter as the turning of a historic page for Egypt, but his speech did little to ease the suspicions of those who fear he and his Muslim Brotherhood are entrenching their power. He offered no concrete gestures to an opposition that has so far rejected his dialogue and vowed to fight the constitution.

Instead, with a triumphalist tone, he presented the constitution, which was approved by nearly 64 percent of voters in a referendum as creating a democracy with balanced powers between branches of government and political freedoms. Considering this latest charge againstΒ Youssef, though, some will question just how far this “freedom” goes.

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Comments (51)

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  • scrapadapolis
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 5:41pm

    Hey Morsi you and your god sleep with pigs.Jason K Solvay NY.Come dance.

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  • RightMeansRight
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 2:54pm

    I bet this guy will be found dead within a week. This is not funny, but every time I hear or read about the insanity of islam, I think of hussein. As in hussein obama. I connect him to everything islam and muslim, including the atrocities committed and insane behavior ‘n beliefs. hussein loves the call to morning prayer when the wailing begins over loudspeakers across muslim cities. One of the most “beautiful sounds” he has ever heard, according to his muslim self. I have never seen this much hatred, disrespect, fear and loathing of an American president before. Something needs to be done with him.

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  • universalphilos
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 2:33pm

    A parable, December 19, 1986: “For many people ventured forth in the land you would call the Holy Land, that of Bethlehem….For there was the birth and the beginning of the Christian religion. Yet, it sits in the heart of the land of Judaism, and there is a heart of the Moslem religion. Remember these words, for in each is like a huge circle, each a part of the other. Each could not exist without the other. If you destroyed one part, you have destroyed the whole. Yet, allow one part to grow, and you allow them all to grow, for they are bound together.
    There are many parts of the Buddha religion, and the Buddhists of many sectors and parts, and they do not make war upon one or another. They have found a way of sharing their God. If only all others would do the same….”
    [As you] “celebrate the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ, set aside the time, each of you, in you in your hearts and souls, that may we find a way to live among each other in peace and harmony.
    We have seen all nations. But you, who live in this you call the United States of America, are of all nations, of all colors and creed[s]. You have brought forth a great nation dedicated to justice and liberty for all, before God. That and that alone has set you aside from all other nations and has allowed all religions to flourish within the same. Yes, you have those who would say this or that about a religion — and they have the freedom of speech to say. In another land they would not.”

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  • fooltx
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 2:29pm

    let them return to the sand piles they came from, just a bunch of towle heads with no purpose but to want to govern people from an outdated no purpose religion that relies on hate, evil, and the subversion of people whether they be nuslim, christian, jewish, pagan. if they didnt have oil they would be the cesspool of the middle east, from the great heritage of there past i seriously doubt they could build a kiddie pool without blaming it on someone else.

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  • Old Ogre
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 2:21pm

    Can we send that nasty Piers Morgan to them too?

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  • nzkiwi
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 1:55pm

    “…which was approved by nearly 64 percent of voters in a referendum…”. 64% of the 32% who managed to vote, that is.

    That means about 20% of potential voters. Egyptian demcracy at work…

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  • SmellyDog
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 12:59pm

    Ah the Arab Spring! Thank you President Obama. This is working out well.

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    • rochrealtor
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 1:39pm

      The sweet smell of dictatorship… Hummm what a smell. Only our educated bureaucrats and liberal media could initiate a world and people without freedom. What a bunch of imbeciles.

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  • garbagecanlogic
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 12:47pm

    Isn’t it great to see freedom and demoracy well and alive in this great country?

    Praise Be To Obama. Psalm 109:8

    The U.S. Out Of The U.N.
    The U.N. Out Of The U.S.

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  • Fat Pappy
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 11:58am

    Pay close attention to his, unless some things change this will be taking place in this country, too.

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  • Voice1percent
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 11:56am

    LOL these MBH fools want Egyptian Jews to return to Egypt. Why is that could it be like European countries who persecuted Jews in the 15th century the MBH finds themselves with an economy in shambles? Historically Jews have worked in finance and helped to fuel modern business with the resultant uptick in living standards.

    Tell ya what MBH this non Egyptian spanish Jew who is a Marine is willing to return to Egypt only if complete with all my US government issued toys to help put all of you in the ground permanently!

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  • Chromo200
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 11:23am

    I wonder if Jon Stewart will say anything about this or throw him under the bus. I don’t watch the John Stewart Show so I curious if there will be any discussion about this person (not curious enough to watch the schmuck. Plus if Stewart doesn’t watch it he will be in the same fix once the muslims are given the chance to institute sharia law in conjunction with our present laws.

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  • Brianroy
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 10:20am

    The United States Supreme Court in 1891 gives us what we can expect of Fundamentalist Islamist or Sharia Courts operating in the Middle East, and for us, why we should NOT allow their legal operation here in the U.S:
    “In re Ross, 140 U.S. 453 (1891) @463
    Page 140 U. S. 463
    The intense hostility of the people of Moslem faith to all other sects, and particularly to Christians, affected all their intercourse and all proceedings had in their tribunals. Even the rules of evidence adopted by them placed those of different faith on unequal grounds in any controversy with them. For this cause, and by reason of the barbarous and cruel punishments inflicted in those countries, and the frequent use of torture to enforce confession from parties accused, it was a matter of deep interest to Christian governments of withdraw the trial of their subjects, when charged with the commission of a public offense, from the arbitrary and despotic action of the local officials.”

    Intolerant Sharia Law is what is being advocated by Leftists and Moderates to be recognized as equal to U.S. Civil Law in America, even though it is a system of only soft and hard terrorism, with the judicial freedom to bind, rape, torture, and kill on a whim of suspicion or claim of insult. Have a U.S. comedian constantly say, “Obama! Your mama!” as a punch line, and let’s see if there is any difference in demands of retribution by those supporting Obama from those supporting Morsi.

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  • IndyGuy
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 10:11am

    Just a glimpse of a future with Obama’s Amerika…

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    • SamIamTwo
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 11:27am

      And they voted him in for another 4 years. Don’t know if I can watch this mess for another 4 years.

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  • jessieH
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 10:05am

    Morsi is a mulim dog & Osama Obama is his bitch. Now they can investigate me too.

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  • progressiveslayer
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 9:32am

    Bassem Youssef is treading on thin ice with those lunatics and I’m surprised they even allow him to be on the air. Egypt is just as bad as Iran and we’re giving Egypt billions in foreign aid,it’s insane.

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    • OldSurfRat
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 9:47am

      Moring Progressive

      Your right!!!!
      This is a humman rights violation and we should demand that our government stop all fuding of this crap hole.
      Really could care less what happens to Egypt. They asked for it so they got it.
      Let them deal with the issues and let moronsie deal with having no money to fight back.

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    • ChildOfTheKing
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 9:54am

      @OldSurfRat:
      Our government???????? REALLY???????? You have got to be kidding. Our govt will do nothing – NOT EVEN FOR OUR OWN PEOPLE AT THE EMBASSY.

      You must be delusional to believe our govt is a friend to PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE ANTI-EVIL. EVIL LOVES EVIL.

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    • OldSurfRat
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 10:04am

      Child

      One can dream cant one??
      Man you must have a pretty bad hangover to get so testy about my comment.
      Go sleep it off and let me know when you feel better.

      Happy 2013 ummmm I guess (:

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      OldSurfRat  
    • stopprintn
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 10:46am

      Mad dog 20/20, I can tell.

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    • OldSurfRat
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 10:56am

      Stop

      Agreed. I was thinking MD and malt liquor bull boilermakers

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  • Bronx
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 9:28am

    I’m sure he can protect himself with his 2nd Amendment rights he has over in Egypt.

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  • OldSurfRat
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 9:06am

    Well let’s look on the bright side.
    If this starts to happen here we won’t have to put up with Jon Stewart any more.

    As for the musilum brotherhood. Those gay muslilums sure are thin skinned.

    Hey where have I heard that brotherhood name before?? Oh I remember the unions!!!

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    • ChildOfTheKing
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 9:56am

      We can HELP change the world when we CHANGE OUR OWN POLITICIANS, ESPECIALLY WHEN WE VOTE OUT THE LIBERAL ONES AND THIS INSANE, EVIL PRESIDENT.

      Think about that. Otherwise, NOTHING WILL EVER CHANGE. IT WILL JUST GET WORSE BECAUSE AMERICANS WON’T HELP CHANGE IT..

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    • OldSurfRat
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 10:10am

      Wow I mean Oy Vey!
      I should have scrolled down before answering you above.

      You are right but you seem to be an angry Jew this morning so I will let you simmer a while before continuing this dissusion.

      Here this will get your kippah in a bunch. Jesus Christ is my king (:

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  • crystalsky
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 9:06am

    Some1 needs to tell Morsi that he can stick his sharia law when he hurts children, women and any1 that disagrees with him and oppresses them or puts them in jail, or death because it is wrong to him because he says so. Remember they got Bin Laden where Our President and men took him out.
    There is a movie about it. Morsi and Im a Nut job ought to watch that movie. USA USA USA
    You don’t want people to say anything about you, To bad we all have a free mind and not every1 like the way you treat women and children (By the way I am a Woman).

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  • 1776freedomofspeech
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 8:44am

    Speaking of comedian on TV, I heard David Gregory is going to get a “free pass” for violating gun laws in the Washington, DC area. That should make for interesting legal defenses in the future when people “accidently” or unknowingly bring weapons to that weapon free zone. He gets a free pass even he though already knew he was breaking the law. Liberals….

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    • Dagnabbit5
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 9:01am

      Good point. It does set a precedent for future legal actions. As long as you have a good enough lawyer.

      So much for democracy in that country. Though I’m sure politicians here would love to lock up people who made fun of them.

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  • 1776freedomofspeech
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 8:41am

    Does he have any “assault rifles”? The Gov’t wants to know.

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    1776freedomofspeech  
  • dublinthewagons
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 8:40am

    We have mosri’s brother Barack Hussein as our prez. They think alike

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  • Satellite309
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 8:39am

    Dear fellow Blaze members,
    Let us wish good luck to Dr. Orly Taitz and pray for her regarding her upcoming court case against Barack Obama (aka : the antichrist; aka : Lucifer). You go, Girl!!!!

    Subpoena for Satan :

    http://www.scribd.com/doc/117707250/Subpoena-on-barack-Obama-to-appear-at-January3-2013-hearing-by-Attorney-Orly-Taitz

    Subpoena for Alvin Onaka:

    http://www.scribd.com/doc/118203080/subpoena-on-Alvin-Onaka-registrar-of-the-Health-Department-in-Hawaii

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  • kenSt
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 8:35am

    Islam is a joke. to tear it down into sections and make jokes would only make people laugh more. if Islamist don’t want to joke about the religion its only cause the founder was a child molester.

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    • chips1
      Posted on January 1, 2013 at 9:15am

      AND, if he were alive today, he would have voted for Flobama. He can’t change his spots.

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  • Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 8:34am

    So once again we see the growing terror and extremism that Obama has allied himself with in the Middle East. Just one more example of his inability to have compassion for anyone, and that he only cares for his agenda – the elimination of Israel in the Middle East and breaking of America at home.

    Consider well what is coming to Egypt, a theocratic version of the KGB, dedicated to re-engineering and control over the society via terror, coercion, intimidation, blackmail, manipulation and outright usage of courts of law, taxation, regulation and so forth for domination.

    We are seeing the same secular extremism of Obama-communism being established step by step at home as well. Learn the pattern well people for Obama is now upping the speed of his actions to become the final ruler of America as a Republic, and the first as a Communist.

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  • bikerdogred1
    Posted on January 1, 2013 at 8:25am

    SCREW MORSI another sand twit who stole the election from the people.

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