Egypt must wait for a culture of democracy to develop.
Only what Mubarak says is possible, is possible.
The demonstrators are part of the Islamic current.
The ideas for reform came from abroad, not from Egypt.
People should go back to work.
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Showing posts with label interview. Show all posts
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Friday, September 12, 2008
Painful to watch
Watching Sarah Palin responding to Charlie Gibson's questions I was reminded of a student who was in way over her head. She really didn't understand the material but was working hard to mask her ignorance with some terms that she had gleaned from classmates. What she revealed in ignorance, she compensated for with earnestness and eye contact.
A notable "take" on Palin's 9-11 interview with Charlie Gibson:
James Fallows (September 12, 2008) - The Palin interview (Politics)
A notable "take" on Palin's 9-11 interview with Charlie Gibson:
James Fallows (September 12, 2008) - The Palin interview (Politics)
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