Yes, indeed, no man is an island. But I'd rather be alone to walk a path that is right. In fact, I've been walking all along that path since I put my trust in Him Whose Name is Most Exalted, and who created me and all which are in heaven and on earth.
And all these long years, I feel blessed... Blessed not with money or government position, or wordly power; but blessed of being free and independent; of being one who can say NO even if the whole world say YES; and of being subservient to no one and no one but God.
I may have friends in the powers that be: a few might have helped in my struggle to achieve certain purpose. But it doesn't mean, I give up my dignity and integrity, much more my self-esteemed fight for being man free of greed and selfish desires. And my friends are straight forward.
So if you'd judge on me, let the above contention be your basis. Or else you won't be a fair and just judge.
Salaam and God's Mercy unto all.