Hosni speaks to me

A few days ago I received a big envelope by mail addressed to me by name. It was a bit of a surprise to find that its sent from Hosni's National Democratic Party (yes, the NDP)! Interesting, eh. I wonder how they got my name and address, and why they thought I'm a candidate for their propaganda. I thought its probably some flyers promoting the Party (which is in itself something new and interesting), same as reading AlGomhuria newspaper. So I put the envelope aside, and just now I decided to open it. Even more surprised, its a very neatly printed on very high-quality paper booklet that's entitled:

Party Visions and Stands
Adjusting Clause (76) of the Constitution
The Start of a New Historic Era of Political Work


The National Democratic Party
New Vision
www.ndp.org.eg


Interesting stuff, eh. Are they actually taking that constitution thing seriously?! In all truth I'm actually impressed! Well, my first impression is always a naive one. But come on, this is like one of the very few times that the authorities in Egypt respect me, and address me directly, in such a logical (somewhat) manner. I like it. The thing is well written, and here are the section titles:

o Introduction
o Why adjust clause (76)?
o What are the restrictions to ensure serious candidacy?
o Can the seriousness restrictions become preventive of candidacy?
o Who monitors the presidential elections?
o Script of the President's book to Parliament over the constitution adjustment
o Why have the presidential elections in a single day?
o How to organize financing and promotion/advertising for the presidential campaigns/elections?
o What are the procedures for adjusting clause (76) of the constitution?
The President's role
The People's Assembly role
The Shura Assembly role
The People's role
o Adjustment of clause (76) and the democracy path in Egypt

You've gotta give it to them. Its not bad. I can hardly think of what to criticize this for. Except maybe that they're wasting my tax money over party propaganda.