For God's sake Mustapha, this is the only language they understand, they deserve it. Hence, this message will have good impact on Saudi King and Egyptian President who don't forget Assad calling them "Half Men". In other words, Assad deserve that reply from Jumlatt. Yes, Assad should get furious and make more mistakes: this will make his falldown faster and easier especially that he's deserted by the international community (except Iran) right now. Lebanon Will Never Know Peace, Unless Assad Dynasty is Finished. Jumblatt knows what he's doing.
The message was clear: the anti-Syrian majority is definitely not “fictional”.
Come on Mustapha, it was much smaller than the 10th Dec protest.
If you can't see this, then you have started to lie to yourself.
Please acknowledge that both sides have a popular following, and that the government can no longer ignore the other side. Swearing at them wont make them go away.
Very good points Mustapha,
This is supposed to be a memorial in the honor of the late Hariri, the level of discourse should be high enough to reflect the value that the man holds in the hearts of people who spontaneously-and I stress spontaneoulsy took to the streets when he was assassinated 2 years ago.
Since then, things have turned ugly. Propaganda-dirty propaganda, name calling..labeling a whole portion of Lebanese people who gave to Lebanon their sons, daughters, labor, who suffered years and years and years of occupation while another portion of the lebanese was busy partying, and ready to forget that the south even belongs to lebanon,as simply "NON- LEBANESE", or " IN NEED FOR LESSONS IN PATRIOTISM"..where do you think this will lead??? how do you expect someone who was brought up believing that defending your country is the most noble thing you can do, and that at NO COST you should attack another lebanese to feel or react when he or she is labeled as "non lebanese, non civilized"?
You know in my heart Rafiq Hariri will always remain as a grand man who was wise, but I can never see it in myself to use his blood the way it is being used. it is a shame.
Twisting facts and creating stories has become customary in news outlets in leb. and people swallow the news as God's spoken words if they suit them. I am just sick of it all, sick, sick sick sick.
although what you posted makes sense, i have to agree with sam on his comments. besides, the pix of the signs you have are hilarious. perhaps you need to go to youtube to see what the opposition is doing in their spare time. downright dirty. i think though, the march was carried out in a civil and obedient manner...something the opposition should take notes on doing so. and to elie, yes, both sides do have a following, however, do not forget that many were afraid to come after yesterdays bombings, and also, all those that attended the memorial were lebanese, something that the opposition cannot claim. and one more thing, i don't ever recall hearing the govt indicating that the opposition is to be ignored and not counted. as i remember, the opposition chose to resign, not forced out. please to pick and choose your fairytale. perhaps if the govt was trying to smuggle in weapons that would make them more viable..right?
JUMBLATT IS A FLACID TOAD - AND A DANM UGLY ONE AT THAT (name calling is fun !!)
More bloodshed in Lebanon. Why is it happening yet again? What will it take for the security forces to get their act together? It is about time that the Lebanese took the matter into their own hands and led their country instead of waiting for someone for the outside to do it for them. It is time for them to be one. I know that it is easier said than done, but what the heck it is a blog after all
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I'm sorry Mustapha, but I'll have to disagree with you on this one!
People have had it with handling thugs and bullies with kiddie gloves and calling them "sayyid" w "rayyis" w "fakhaamto" w "muqaawamé" and whatever else useless idiotic bromides! Enough already!
Seniora and the gang need to grow some backbone and start calling a spade a spade and start engaging those morons on THEIR level. You cannot fight maniacal bullies intent on destroying you by PREFACING that you WILL NOT respond in kind to their abuse! It's precisely this stupid suicidal discourse that got us into this morass in the first place; the UNWILLINGNESS of March 14 to respond to those thugs in a language they understand!
E khalasna ba2a! It's been two years man! TWO freaging years! The momentum is faltering! There's NO MORAL HIGHGROUND to take here! There is a country and a nation to redeem; and you do that by ANY MEANS POSSIBLE! Obviously, containing and cajoling and flattering and palliating did not work! It's time to get down to business!!!!
I infinitely value your commentary, Mustapha, and I read you religiously, but I'm sorry to say you're waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay off the mark on this one!
Dear Mostafa,
this tactic has been adapted by Hariri-Jumblatt alliance since the late PM Rafic.
It is always Jumblatt who raises up the sticks, and start attacking opponents, while Hariri gives a kind of hope for some sort of settlement (Bad and good cop tactics).
March 14th seems stronger than ever, and they are starting the final battle. The opposition has done everything it can, and right now, it is the opposition which is seeking an agreement.
In today's "Kalam l Nass", HA official Dr. Haj Hassan, and former Hariri consultant Mr. Mashnou2 showed that very clearly. Dr. Haj Hassan was very quite, he didn't mention any more threats, and he expressed the opposition desire to reach an agreement soon. While Mr. Mashnou2 was the one who is initiating attacks, and insisting on March 14th demands.
Logic says that when you are the stronger side, you never ask for agreement, you wait for the weaker side to ask for it while you are attacking. The opposition did it earlier, and now March 14th is doing it.
JUMBLATT IS A FREAKEN MORON WHO IS CRAZY. HE DOESNT CARE WHAT HE DOES BECAUSE HE HAS NOTHING TO LOSE. HE IS 10% THE MAN ASSAD IS SO DONT LIE TO URSELF AND CALL ASSAD THE MURDERER. ALSO THE DEC 1 AND DEC 10 PROTEST HAD MUCH MORE PEOPLE THAN FEB 14. THEY ARE THE MAJORITY IN LEBANON EVERYONE WHO HAS EYES CAN SEE THAT UNLESS THEY ARE LIVING IN DENIAL.
LOL NICE :p:p r u guyz lebanese:P?cuz i can't really find a normal arab name here.
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