Excellent expose of an old friend
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Submitted by Cyril Widdershoven, Jul 19, 2012 05:31
I have enjoyed your expose on the current situation in Egypt, Mr. Tarek Heggy. As always, you are putting forth some hard points that are maybe not always enjoyed by some Egyptians at present. However, the truth is the truth: the current developments in Egypt are worrying and should be better understood abroad, especially in the West. Some Egyptians, such as my wife, are worried about the ongoing situation, especially about the role that the West seems to be playing. For your info, I still enjoy your thoughts and am still thinking about our meetings in Cairo when I was working for Mohamed Shafik Gabr and Pharaohs Magazine.
Have a look also at my own expose:
http://cyril1963.wordpress.com/2012/06/24/western-democracy-drive-shoots-itself-in-the-foot/
I hope you will agree at least in part with the latter.
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