tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8003335.post8570033682551578358..comments2024-03-23T00:46:27.084+02:00Comments on Egyptian Chronicles: Sometimes You Need To Slap More Than To DenounceZeinobiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12290387395565291310noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8003335.post-45694876209324950062010-09-18T06:54:28.904+03:002010-09-18T06:54:28.904+03:00Thanks, Z. I see Fark covered this and has the pic...Thanks, Z. I see <a href="http://www.fark.com/cgi/comments.pl?IDLink=5602165&hl=Egyption-government-uses-pictures-of-ElBaradeis-daughter-in-swimsuits-to-outrage-conservatives-studman69" rel="nofollow">Fark</a> covered this and has the pics. It's not even a bikini, just an unremarkable one-piece swimsuit.Jasonhttp://elnaschiewatch.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8003335.post-15718444917267073952010-09-18T05:43:32.496+03:002010-09-18T05:43:32.496+03:00I was laughing Jason,the shocking photos were Lail...I was laughing Jason,the shocking photos were Laila'sZeinobiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12290387395565291310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8003335.post-50829120716531013652010-09-18T05:11:34.503+03:002010-09-18T05:11:34.503+03:00@Z, If you literally mean that a photo of a grand ...@Z, If you literally mean that a photo of a grand daughter and grandfather swimming in a pool is shocking, then Egypt is a strange place. Or was there something special about it that made it shocking?Jasonhttp://elnaschiewatch.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8003335.post-50440070182546673242010-09-07T23:16:08.511+02:002010-09-07T23:16:08.511+02:00Isn't Egypt an historically socially stratifie...Isn't Egypt an historically socially stratified society?<br /><br />Aren't Egypt's problems a simple matter of numbers - too many people, too little liveable land and water?<br /><br /><br />Are you suggesting a socialist economic program for the re-distribution of wealth in Egypt?<br /><br />Isn't Baradei part of the same Presidential class himself?<br /><br />This is in no way taking away from the issues of good governance that should be tackled and improved in Egypt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8003335.post-25614935981120268502010-09-07T14:28:01.025+02:002010-09-07T14:28:01.025+02:00@Anon before last:
Sure, the same applies with Gam...@Anon before last:<br />Sure, the same applies with Gamal, with one difference, what is written about him is most of the times correct. I didnt like it that some papers talked about his wife but I do understand how his own actions were calling for it. Problem with NDPians is that they "pretend" to be all Egyptian and all about traditions. Fact is, particularly those up in the chain arent. Its well known how drinking is the norm and this goes all the way up the chain. Im not saying its ok for El Baradie to drink but Im saying ppl are picking up on an issue that is already existing for present and past high figures. <br />Why are you assuming he didnt knw smthng like that wont be used against him? This man has been in politics for so long he knows and gets trained about such tricks. The fact they resorted to this means one thing they have nothing on him and they cant respond to his thoughts. I think they will end up loosing from this dirty tricks and you can check the reaction of more than 80% of readers comments and even Adeebs show and manshet show, all discussing the photos. The majority made it clear it wont make a difference bec at least he aint corrupt and thats wt matters. <br />If he was a mosquito they woldnt be fighting him so hard. I think differently on that point, the fact that they are resorting to strong verbal reactions and such dirty tricks means they are frightened and means that probably reports they have show growing response among the ppl to the call for change and reform. If he manages to convince all parties not to participate in the elections, the regime wont have legitimacy and will be an easier target for internal and international pressure for reform. <br />@Last Anon: What you found out is true and puzzling. I discussed it with some friends studying business and we all dnt get it. What matters and is reported too is that this economic reform is only felt by less than 1% of the society. The economy and business life in Egypt is dominated by a handful of families and figures with close ties to the presidents family, rumored sometimes to be their own screen. Economic performance isnt sufficient, we are doing terrible on major social issues and just had massive electricity, gas, wheat and bread problems. We also have very high % of sick ppl, with grave diseases especially cancer and the health care is terrible and most cases are paid for by our own donations. We pay high taxes, all pay the same including those with billions and yet we get few services in return. That is the reality, check figures on education, health care, salaries, safety, freedom of speech ect.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8003335.post-82691695782940758632010-09-07T06:20:43.977+02:002010-09-07T06:20:43.977+02:00I'm not Egyptian and I ask because I'd lik...I'm not Egyptian and I ask because I'd like to increase my understanding.<br /><br />According to the Economist's special issue on Egypt, Egypt's economy isn't doing too badly...<br /><br />I believe the economy is at the heart of governance that's why I asked whether Baradei has any economic policy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8003335.post-74097419953674732882010-09-07T01:29:11.948+02:002010-09-07T01:29:11.948+02:00Well the same thing went to Mubarak's son when...Well the same thing went to Mubarak's son when he gave birth to his daughter in England which half of the high classed people do as well, so the same thing goes for both it's a dirty game and sorry we have to accept seeing personal stuff in politics, I don't think that Anonymous 2 had mention anything about Mubarak's plan or it's support or his support to his regime but actually he tackled an extremely important point which is choosing the right person.<br /><br />Concerning the pictures they're not a big issue for me as a huge criteria of Egyptian girls would be caught with swimming suits so duh??<br /><br />but what really concerns me is the wine, you know it wasn't forbidden for nothing I would always think of a president or a Guevara making life decisions with wine in his hands and being 9/10 conscience which makes me fell insecure...<br /><br />If it was the NDP that I'd raise the Chapeau for their intelligence and following the right book in politics believe me that's how it goes, It's so stupid of El-Baradie not to close the leaks that would destroy his reputation he's a politician whom had dealt with the dirties politician in the world and they did more than that to others, and For God people still didn't wake-up from the "foreigner" illusion and this verifies it... <br /><br />Remember it's the panadol that the NDP takes to stop a moskito's headache cuz again what baradie's doing reminds me of the "Mate2darsh" theory in Mohammed Sobhy's play...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8003335.post-20329063483212468182010-09-06T19:07:46.450+02:002010-09-06T19:07:46.450+02:00@Anon: El Baradie believes, like many of us that u...@Anon: El Baradie believes, like many of us that unless there are fundamental changes to the constitution and some basic laws nothing will really change. In other words, like many of us he believes the only solution is in brining back the rule of law. The man made it clear hes not in for the presidency per se, so, I dnt get why ppl like you keep on asking about his plans ect. Its as if you have a run down house and you are thinking about the decorations instead of how you will rebuild the house frames!!<br />Great, since you agree this regime must end, then why arent you signing the 7 demands bec nothing there is about electing El Baradie but its all about constitutional reforms, which I take it you agree to as well. <br />As for your conclusion about the photos, Im afraid you know nothing about how those running this country for years, actually think and act. This is in fact their tried style but this time it blew up in their faces you know how I know from readers comments below the news, the fact is the majority stood by protection of ones privacy and that ones personal religious believers arent what matters and that someone who might not be as religious is better than a corrupt person who pretends to be religious. One more thing, his son in Law is a Muslim, a fact known to so many Egyptians in the U.K. and a fact that was confirmed by BBC radio a couple of days ago and the profile is fake bec no real facebook profile can be in two languages. <br />Last but not least, Id love to hear your thoughts about that "right person".<br />The PhotoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8003335.post-81395362734265367022010-09-06T15:57:57.237+02:002010-09-06T15:57:57.237+02:00what comprehensive economic plans you are referrin...what comprehensive economic plans you are referring to ?? Can you please enlighten me because I can't see any useful economic plan the Mubarak has ever done in the last 29 years !!??Zeinobiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12290387395565291310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8003335.post-1627927947234878392010-09-06T15:12:40.250+02:002010-09-06T15:12:40.250+02:00Who to blame for the photos ???? The regime is too...Who to blame for the photos ???? The regime is too weak and too stupid to be behind such plots ... Anyhow , believe it or not as the majority are muslims those photos are not acceptable for most of them.<br />By the way , all what ElBaradei is selling to us is the political reforms , he didn't say anything about his vision , his priorities , his budget plane ( all the data of the annual national income is available ) .... And before , you jump to conclusions I think that Mubarak regime should end but it is about time to pick the right person .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8003335.post-58304997719314712692010-09-06T13:45:56.677+02:002010-09-06T13:45:56.677+02:00OK - so it's about making the changes in order...OK - so it's about making the changes in order to have a more democratic system of governance - as opposed to comprehensive economic plans etc...<br /><br />Thanks for the clarification.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8003335.post-30119375348203737722010-09-06T01:40:49.449+02:002010-09-06T01:40:49.449+02:00Dr.ElBaradei wants to change certain constitution ...Dr.ElBaradei wants to change certain constitution amendments in order to ensure having a real democratic presidential elections.Zeinobiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12290387395565291310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8003335.post-84831741978380674982010-09-06T01:35:47.538+02:002010-09-06T01:35:47.538+02:00What is Al-Baradei's political programme?What is Al-Baradei's political programme?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com