Inspired by the protests in Tunisia and Egypt, the Middle Eastern nation of Jordan has been sparking similar protests that has resulted in King Abdullah removing its Prime Minister after demands by its citizens on the streets. This is also becoming a concern of the United States.
Like Egypt, Jordan is one of the very few Middle Eastern allies of the United States and the worrisome scenario that the Muslim Brotherhood could try to works its way into Jordan's government, which is the only Middle Eastern nation to ban a terrorist group like Hamas.
Reuters reports that Sheikh Mansour, the head of the Muslim Brotherhood's political arm, Islamic Action Front is quoted that Jordan's actions are "not a step in the right direction and does not show any intent toward real political reforms or meeting the popular demands for people yearning for greater political freedoms."
Obviously, the Muslim Brotherhood is trying to get as much influence out of every single Middle Eastern nation as they possibly can. Whether or not the government will give way is undetermined, but it is unlikely in Jordan's case that King Abdullah would side in imposing Sharia Law.
However, if the Muslim Brotherhood continues to gain winning ground as they are, they could become far too powerful and take Jordan with them.
Certainly not the place to be right now folks, and the protests are spreading like wildfires.
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