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Accusations of treason and espionage is as old as revolution itself. It's partly the regime spreading disinfo, partly the goons incapable of justifying their amoral acts, and then partly the Saddat-Mubarak regime unable to imagine any sort of spine, much less disobedience, is left in this People which it has so totally dominated.

So they point their fingers outward at the nearest boogymen.

http://yfrog.com/h4fmiaj

Translation:

""Foreign powers are planing to incite the you tomorrow in Tahreer Square, amidst the huge gatherings, and wants to attack the Egyption military and forcing it to retaliate, which will pave the way for foreign powers to come here in the name of peace-keeping in Egypt. Because of that, it's the responsibility of all the Eygptians not to go to Tahreer Square tomorrow, so the Egyptian Military is able to find the traitors, and arrest these elements. So, we ask you in the name of God not to gather tomorrow in Tahreer Square after the Friday prayers"

It evokes all the favorite talking points of a lying scoundrel: God, home-land and a benevolent military (all imaginary, imo.)




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