MidnightWatcher – Prophecy in Motion

One of the politicians suggested sending special forces in to destroy Ethiopia’s dam across the Blue Nile. Another called for Egypt to support rebel groups fighting the Ethiopian government, while another suggested sending jet fighters to intimidate the Ethiopians. Apparently they were not informed that a last-minute decision was made to broadcast the meeting on live television …

What I really meant to say was …

Magdi Ahmad Hussein, Chairman, Islamic Labor Party: “I’m very fond of battles. With the enemies, of course – with America and Israel, but this battle must be waged with maximum judiciousness and calm. Even though this is a secret meeting, we must all take an oath not to leak anything to the media, unless it is done officially by sister Bakinam. We need an official plan for popular national security, even if we … [It appears that Mr. Hussein is then informed that the meeting is not secret]. Okay… Fine… The principles behind what I’m saying are not really secret… Our war is with America and Israel, not with Ethiopia.”

President Mohammed Morsi: “This meeting is being aired on live TV.”

Magdi Ahmad Hussein, Chairman, Islamic Labor Party: “I am not presenting a secret plan or anything …”