"..The Obama administration has shown signs that those alliances aren't immutable .."

"... Egypt, like Tunisia, is a pro-Western regime that's been a reliable U.S. ally against terrorism. But the Obama administration has shown signs that those alliances aren't immutable as the war on terrorism evolves and the realities in the region change _ first by criticizing the Egyptian elections and then, much more forcefully, issuing a passionate statement Friday saluting "the courage and dignity of the Tunisian people."
"The United States stands with the entire international community in bearing witness to this brave and determined struggle for the universal rights that we must all uphold," Obama said.
On Saturday afternoon, dozens demonstrated outside the Tunisian embassy in Cairo, chanting slogans such as, "We are all Sidi Bouzid," referring to the town where the fruit vendor killed himself, and, "Your turn is next, Egyptians."..."