If you'd like to print out this page, click the Print button above. Alternatively, you may click the printer icon on your browser's toolbar, or choose File>Print from the menu.     Egypt's Political System Surgery on hardened arteries; Egyptian politics. (Egypt's changing politics) The Economist (US) Oct 4, 2003 v369 i8344 p45US (799 words) 1. What have been the typical characteristics of the National Democratic Party? 2. Does President Mubarak's party allow much opposition? 3. What are signs that new, more liberal, elements are gaining influence in the National Democratic Party? 4. Who is the leader of the liberal reformers? Why is he somewhat controversial?