Ornithology

Too many birds

In his speech to supporters before he leaves for a month of recuperation, one of the things Samir Geagea said is that the previous regime was trying to break one of Lebanon’s “wings” (In reference to Christians). If only Samir knew how many metaphorical wings and birds are roaming around in the new Lebanon.

Geagea himself and Michel Aoun are Phoenixes that rose from the ashes. The Lebanese political scene has lots of Doves and Hawks on most issues, from Syria to Israel to America. We also have chickens that are planting random bombs here and there with eagle-eye precision. We have lots of ostriches that don’t have a clue about what’s going on. We have cocky politicians who pigeonhole their constituencies into narrow sectarian categories. But not all birds are in politics, just look at the various kazdouras (promenades), you’ll sure notice the peacocks riding their cars and looking for bird-brained chicks.

With all those wings flapping around, we can all be confident that one day Lebanon will be able to take-off.