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Video: Climategate Part 2, the Quotes and the Context

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(I Stand By What I Said Whatever It Was)11/27/2011 11:41:54 am PST

Does anyone know if there will be international election monitors in Egypt tomorrow? There is conflicting information out there:

International election monitors will be looking at the mechanics of the process — whether it’s orderly — and election officials’ understanding of the process. They also will gauge the mood of the electorate, through turnout, whether there is unrest or conflict that impairs the ability of voters to express their will, and whether there is undue influence from the parties, Mastic said.

pbs.org

There is little hope for transparency, since the SCAF has banned international election monitors (the Carter Center has been granted “witness” status) and many of the patronage systems that dominated Mubarak-era politics remain intact.

salon.com