21.08.2013 - 17:30 [ Asia Times ]

And now, a message from our (Saudi) sponsors

by Pepe Escobar

There he is, Egypt‘s new pharaoh, Pinochet Sisi, in full regalia/glory. Subtitles are superfluous. This is General Abdel Fattel al-Sisi‘s Oscar moment. He‘s thanking his sponsors/producers. When he mentions „Saudi Arabia“ the room goes wild. When he mentions [King] „Abdullah“ the room goes wild.