tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22261571.post7467779436627559461..comments2024-02-20T10:31:15.121-05:00Comments on MEI Editor's Blog: General Sisi Post Generates My Best Comment Thread EverUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22261571.post-48397221051517916922013-08-12T06:39:13.474-04:002013-08-12T06:39:13.474-04:00I'll be joining the cast too reprising my role...I'll be joining the cast too reprising my role as Ziva.<br /><br />A restoration of the old pre Morsi tri-partite partnership in our first episode "The Tunnels of Gaza" when CTC opens a branch in Cairo and we close the tunnels.<br /><br />You'll love the scene at Torah Makhoum when Jack looks at the two way mirror during an interrogation and says "Is that enough voltage, mon general?"C. de Pablonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22261571.post-17177179119204594662013-08-12T06:05:38.972-04:002013-08-12T06:05:38.972-04:00When I found out that my character was based on yo...When I found out that my character was based on your dearly loved General, I demanded that Fox acknowledge that Jack Bauer was Egyptian.<br /><br />They refused and I walked away from the show.<br /><br />In the new series, due credit will be given. And Sama al Masry will play a new character Cleo - short for Cleopatra a Coptic exchange officer from the MOIS. <br /><br />Together we'll fight elected presidents and legislatures across the world.<br />K. Sutherlandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22261571.post-88380747914256241512013-08-12T05:48:31.786-04:002013-08-12T05:48:31.786-04:00Oh, misguided editor, you distort history with you...Oh, misguided editor, you distort history with your lies!<br /><br />In the picture you posted, it was Nasser who gave the flowers to our young General. Not the General giving Nasser the flowers.<br /><br />Even at that early age, his genius had been recognized. <br /><br />Nasser was planning to amend the Constitution so that he could name Abdel Fattah Vice President. Then he would have resigned in his favor.<br /><br />But the other members of the RCC were jealous of the young leader and stopped Nasser's plans.<br /><br />A great loss for Egypt and one which is only now being rectified.H. Nournoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22261571.post-77607030640424019312013-08-11T18:45:48.689-04:002013-08-11T18:45:48.689-04:00Our General's genius knows few if any bounds.
...Our General's genius knows few if any bounds.<br /><br />It was his keen architectural vision that gave us both Khaled El Fauda's Tower in Zamalek and the bridge over 26 July Street.<br /><br />An Alexandre Marcel for our times! S. Rifaatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22261571.post-31494044663633129152013-08-11T18:31:23.088-04:002013-08-11T18:31:23.088-04:00My dad always said he was my best advisor at Camp ...My dad always said he was my best advisor at Camp David.B. Beginnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22261571.post-87940227671075872352013-08-11T15:29:50.408-04:002013-08-11T15:29:50.408-04:00From Damascus I send my greetings to my brother Ab...From Damascus I send my greetings to my brother Abdel Fattah in Cairo.<br /><br />Comrades in arms against terrorism.<br /><br />We practice what the famous American Jefferson said, "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of demonstrators". Ideally peaceful ones.<br /><br />Your friend in DamascusBashar A.,noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22261571.post-42620146801577465602013-08-11T15:14:49.883-04:002013-08-11T15:14:49.883-04:00A very different Taha in my cafe.
AlShazli was ne...A very different Taha in my cafe.<br /><br />AlShazli was never welcome. He hung out at Groppis with his extremist friends. C. Richenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22261571.post-85780324726339748352013-08-11T10:37:32.083-04:002013-08-11T10:37:32.083-04:00He is always welcome in my beit and that of my peo...He is always welcome in my beit and that of my people.Avi L, Tel Avivnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22261571.post-69056239991588104732013-08-11T10:33:50.293-04:002013-08-11T10:33:50.293-04:00Kamal characterized Abdel Fattah's political s...Kamal characterized Abdel Fattah's political skills perfectly.<br /><br />We never lost an election as long as we took his advice.<br /><br />I'm sure that when he's running his campaigns for the new National Democratic Fuluul Party - neither will they.<br /><br />He's a blooming genius to quote Tony Blair.Husni M., Taba Prisonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22261571.post-72763661754713419872013-08-11T10:27:28.646-04:002013-08-11T10:27:28.646-04:00Of all the Arabs, I always considered Abdel Fattah...Of all the Arabs, I always considered Abdel Fattah my only true and reliable partner for peace.B. Netanyahunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22261571.post-69427517511061000952013-08-11T10:22:02.239-04:002013-08-11T10:22:02.239-04:00Sual: What's the difference between Mubarak an...Sual: What's the difference between Mubarak and AlSisi?<br /><br />Ijaba: The Public Prosecutor has already filed charges against Mubarak for his crimes against the Egyptian people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22261571.post-75322520236420977722013-08-11T09:14:17.589-04:002013-08-11T09:14:17.589-04:00I too was a guest of the General when he was Head ...I too was a guest of the General when he was Head of Military Intelligence.<br /><br />His acts of kindness towards us all were legendary.<br /><br />Al Libyi once told me that the General insisted that they use fresh clean water each time. Not an inconsiderable expense given the number of "baths" he received.<br /><br />Batons and truncheons were always squeaky clean - at least at the beginning of a session.<br /><br />Like Mr. Seada the General stopped by once, patted me on the head and said "I feel your pain". He then turned to my interrogator and said, "Adel it's not enough, increase the voltage". <br /><br />Whenever I try to sit down, I remember the General's kind words and his cigarette lighter.Taha Al Shazlinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22261571.post-17636354180393746282013-08-11T09:02:22.008-04:002013-08-11T09:02:22.008-04:00I forgot to mention how he helped Taha with Arabic...I forgot to mention how he helped Taha with Arabic vocabulary and grammar.<br /><br />He would take the older man aside so as not to embarrass him in front of his peers. Patiently he would explain. Sometimes more than once.<br /><br />Usually, the old man would evenutally exclaim, "I see, I see".<br /><br />And soon was calling the much younger Abdel Fattah, "Aini".C. Richenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22261571.post-2877931271355214482013-08-11T08:58:48.090-04:002013-08-11T08:58:48.090-04:00To record all the illustrious accomplishments of t...To record all the illustrious accomplishments of this remarkable man would require volumes and volumes.<br /><br />But what of the General's statesmanship?<br /><br />It is little known that the General is the father of Camp David. <br /><br />When Carter was looking for a way to secure his legacy, he thought that a Middle East peace would be a crowning achievement.<br /><br />He tried and failed and tried again. His advisors told him it was impossible. Calling in the head of the CIA, he posed his problem.<br /><br />The reply, "There is only one man with the bold and farsighted vision to achieve your goal." And then wrote the General's name and phone number on a piece of paper and handed it to Carter.<br /><br />Carter phoned him. "Basit, ya raiis, basit. Attini yaum wahid".<br /><br />One call to Sadat was all that was required although he did have to phone a skeptical Begin twice.<br /><br />At Camp David, the General was there to persuade Sadat to make certain concessions to secure the peace.<br /><br />Our General, our President --statesman, peacemaker, beloved and wise leader.<br /><br />Many will have noticed that just before Kerry announced his venture to restart the peace process he visited Egypt. Americans hope that the General will not turn his back on them as they have on his.H. Kissingernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22261571.post-39296263135325216662013-08-11T08:08:10.573-04:002013-08-11T08:08:10.573-04:00Usually every day about 4 PM Abdel Fattah would st...Usually every day about 4 PM Abdel Fattah would stop by for a cup of ea after selling bread to travelers at Ramses Station.<br /><br />It was one of the most anticipated events.<br /><br />As he entered, all would stop talking and he would head directly for the table where Yusuf, Tawfiq, and Taha sat.<br /><br />They got many an idea for their works as well as helpful criticism of their first drafts from this young lad - who then as now is wise beyond his years.<br /><br />How Egyptian literature flourished under his gracious tutelage and how it will again.<br /><br />Oh, my General, your table and Egypt await you!<br />C. Richenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22261571.post-68203297701403244562013-08-11T07:54:42.127-04:002013-08-11T07:54:42.127-04:00More than 20 years ago I was struggling to find a ...More than 20 years ago I was struggling to find a topic for a book.<br /><br />I was completely stuck and called Michio Kaku in New York and told him of my plight.<br /><br />He said that whenever he was stuck, he called a guy in Cairo - not a formally trained physicist but a person born with scientific sense.<br /><br />I called the General. Unfortunately, he was very busy with a recalcitrant interrogee and send only three brief words "Asif, maandish waqt."<br /><br />Those three insightful words led me to write a best seller.<br /><br />Such is the wisdom of God's gift to Egypt!S. Hawkingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22261571.post-9040558736121599122013-08-10T14:34:09.382-04:002013-08-10T14:34:09.382-04:00Many of Egypt's Christians have criticized the...Many of Egypt's Christians have criticized the Morsi Government for discriminating against them.<br /><br />They are likely to be much relieved by the accession of The General to power.<br /><br />When he was a military cadet, he was asked to determine the winner of a contest in which a Muslim and a Copt were tied.<br /><br />He solved the issue with Solomonic wisdom - a trait he's continued to demonstrate to this day.<br /><br />"I will show no preference in my decision because I am a Muslim. We will decide this via a fair and transparent contest of questions".<br /><br />Turning to the Muslim officer, he asked "What is the land of 1 million martyrs?"<br /><br />"Algeria" answered the officer.<br /><br />"Correct". <br /><br />Turning to the Copt, he said "Now name them".<br /><br />Such is the wisdom and justice of Egypt's beloved and dear leader. Sabrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22261571.post-80439115630199734702013-08-10T11:52:05.797-04:002013-08-10T11:52:05.797-04:00"What's the difference between Bashar AlA..."What's the difference between Bashar AlAssad and Abdel Fattah Al Sisi?"<br /><br />About two years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22261571.post-45401314155154281712013-08-10T10:17:05.891-04:002013-08-10T10:17:05.891-04:00If not Yazid, a least Ibn Ziyad!
If not Yazid, a least Ibn Ziyad!<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22261571.post-2936985301582070072013-08-10T09:56:08.607-04:002013-08-10T09:56:08.607-04:00Glory to the Egyptians and to the Arabs has been r...Glory to the Egyptians and to the Arabs has been restored.<br /><br />A modern Khalid Ibn Walid and AlHajjaj Ibn Yusuf.<br /><br />Watch out all your Jabir bin Abd Allahs out there!Al Thaalabinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22261571.post-25454321054176777942013-08-10T09:42:33.292-04:002013-08-10T09:42:33.292-04:00But to rule a man must understand politics.
Here ...But to rule a man must understand politics.<br /><br />Here our wise General is a man of wisdom. Egypt's own Karl Rove.<br /><br />The "Big Man" and I never made a move without first taking his advice.K. Al Foulinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22261571.post-8237123158160181182013-08-10T09:25:28.664-04:002013-08-10T09:25:28.664-04:00As usual MHH is not the father of two goods but of...As usual MHH is not the father of two goods but of two lies. By now if there were any justice or freedom, he'd have changed his name to Kizbain.<br /><br />No, our young General did not tell Nasser to build the High Dam. The decision to build the dam was made before the General was born. Rather he told Nasser "Yemen for the Arabs is like Afghanistan for the British". Proving that even at this young age, he had surpassed Nasser in understanding.<br /><br />And finally, he was NOT sick in Jun 1967. He was standing guard for Egypt -not from his front porch - but from the Burg al Qahira. When he saw the Israeli planes take off from their bases, he rushed to the Nile Hilton where he called Abdel Hakeem. But like Nasser about Yemen, Abdel Hakeem refused to listen.<br /><br />A man this wise is a rare treasure and that he is willing to serve his entire life as our President is the most generous act he could make.S. Diabnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22261571.post-8270187728277880282013-08-10T09:18:58.225-04:002013-08-10T09:18:58.225-04:00My greatest rival in cinema and the theater was th...My greatest rival in cinema and the theater was the General.<br /><br />When I learned he was being considered for the title role in AlZaeem, I knew I had little chance.<br /><br />When I was picked, I was surprised.<br />Later I ran into the General at the GSC, I asked him what happened.<br /><br />"I decided against it" he told me.<br />I asked why. He smiled and said "Baadain".<br /><br />I never knew until last month what that puzzling remark meaned.Adel E.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22261571.post-40835790755864776782013-08-10T07:54:57.829-04:002013-08-10T07:54:57.829-04:00General AlSisi's family was so poor that the o...General AlSisi's family was so poor that the only time they weren't hungry or thirsty was during Ramadan.<br /><br />A man like that understands the plight of the average Egyptian.<br /><br />That's why according to the Army's figures more than 90 million Egyptians demonstrated on the Yaum al tafweed in favor the General.<br /><br />Some say the number was even more but that the General with his characteristic modesty ordered the Army to lower the true figure.<br /><br />Such is our wise and dear General. The only President Egypt will ever need!M. L. Baradeinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22261571.post-73722201964800168912013-08-10T07:24:08.772-04:002013-08-10T07:24:08.772-04:00Anonymous
Your post bearly scratches the surface ...Anonymous<br /><br />Your post bearly scratches the surface of the man's kindheartedness.<br /><br />One time during an interrogation, he was passing by. He stopped, looked deeply into my eyes, and said "I feel your pain".<br /><br />Then he attached another car battery to the electrodes.<br /><br />I'll never forget that personal gesture. Even today it means so much to me.<br /><br />I'd call to personally thank him, but my phone is still broken.A. Seadanoreply@blogger.com