Hillary Clinton pays a formal visit to an Egyptian village:
"We, the People of the United States, fully stand behind the Egyptian People in their search for Freedom and Democracy!"
As the cameras digitize, the crowd responds with a single cry: "Al-Hara!"
"And," adds Hillary," "we call on the Egyptian Army to ensure a peaceful and democratic transition!"
The crowd bursts out: "Al-Hara! Al-Hara!"
"And we look forward to the time when Egypt will join the United States in a fair and equitable economic alliance for progress through trade and technology!"
The shouts rise to the sky: "Al-Hara! Al-Hara! Al-Hara!"
Afterwards, Hillary is led through the village by the elders. As they approach the enclosure where the camels are kept, one elder quietly says, "You must be very careful, Honored One, not to step in Al-Hara...
- The Invisible Ham