U.S., Egypt Look to Settle Nerves Over Aid, Trial

The Wall Street Journal ^ | FEBRUARY 21, 2012 | MATT BRADLEY

[rmlew]

CAIRO—Egyptian government officials are working to resolve an escalating diplomatic feud over U.S. civil-society organizations, Sen. John McCain said during a visit to Egypt, signaling a detente only days before 16 Americans face trial on charges of having violated Egyptian laws on foreign funding for nongovernmental organizations.

[rmlew]

Having supported Al Qaeda and the Muslim Brotherhood in Libya and after calling for us to do so in Syria, Senator McCain and Graham want to give the Muslim Brotherhood money and legitimacy in Egypt.

"Treason doth never prosper: what 's the reason? Why, if it prosper, none dare call it treason. "
Well, I dare call it TREASON. Aiding and abetting the enemy in time of war is treason and being a Senator is no protection.

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[SunkenCiv]

Thanks rmlew. This is to 2012 what the embassy seizure was in 1979, and I hope it has the same result -- new president. Some backstory from the FRchives:

• Egypt trial on U.S. democracy activists set for February 26
• Egypt will not be swayed by aid threat in NGOs case: PM
• Egypt risks 'disastrous' rupture in ties: US senators
• Egypt Will Try Son Of Former Illinois Congressman
• Egypt to try 19 Americans in case straining ties
• Egypt to prosecute 44 workers, including 19 Americans, after raids on rights groups
• Egypt to try 43 NGO workers, including 19 Americans, over funds
• Egypt to prosecute 44 workers, including 19 Americans, after raids on rights groups
• Trashing the Constitution (Bader Ginsburg tells Egyptians to ignore US one)
• Egypt justice minister returns letter from US envoy about citizens barred from travel
• Egypt plans to send delegation to U.S. as NGO furor mounts
• U.S. outrage as Egypt bars Americans from leaving
• U.S. outrage as Egypt bars Americans from leaving
• Washington Power-brokers Defend Egypt After Raids on US Offices
• Egypt bans travel for US official's son, 9 others