Democracy 101
An analysis of how superficial the Egypt 2005 are, predicts that the superficially will have many cultural and social implications in Egypt. Tarek Atia wonders: while everyone seems to think this stage-managed show is being done for the benefit of the outside world, could it also be to the local audience's benefit as well?
As an Egyptian seeing this gong-show from overseas t is very hard to realize the implications in the Egyptian society. Yet, just reading some blogs from Cairo make me realize how much impact this superficial election has had on society. In my 19 years in Egypt had never seen individuals speaking publicly about their plans to demonstrate let alone publish it on the internet.
Even talking to several of my friends, who were a prime example of political apathy, in Cairo, I have started realizing how much their interest in local politics and their desire to see change has surfaced up. They have become proactive in their work to see their vision of their country come true. I dont know whether Mubarak was forced into this or not, I know that dont agree with many of his policies. But definitely 2005 is going to be a year remembered in Egyptian history as the one that the apathy has decreased, public debate has started. It is a small step in the right direction.
Chef!
As an Egyptian seeing this gong-show from overseas t is very hard to realize the implications in the Egyptian society. Yet, just reading some blogs from Cairo make me realize how much impact this superficial election has had on society. In my 19 years in Egypt had never seen individuals speaking publicly about their plans to demonstrate let alone publish it on the internet.
Even talking to several of my friends, who were a prime example of political apathy, in Cairo, I have started realizing how much their interest in local politics and their desire to see change has surfaced up. They have become proactive in their work to see their vision of their country come true. I dont know whether Mubarak was forced into this or not, I know that dont agree with many of his policies. But definitely 2005 is going to be a year remembered in Egyptian history as the one that the apathy has decreased, public debate has started. It is a small step in the right direction.
Chef!