Bashar Wants In

In his latest set of gems, the Syrian president explains to El-Pais what the best solution for Lebanon is.

To all those who think (yes I’m talking to you Mr. Orange Bandana) that Syria has left Lebanon alone, read what Mr. Assad has to say:

“What’s missing [in Lebanon] is a state in which all Lebanese consider themselves represented,” the Syrian president told El Pais. “If that’s accomplished, it will then be possible” to disarm Hizbullah.”

The only solution,” Assad added, “is if all interested parties have confidence in Syria. The Americans need to talk to us to understand us, to know who we are and what we want,” Assad said, adding that Washington “needs the Europeans to better understand the region.”

Code for: Once we control the Lebanese cabinet, we will hold the keys to peace in the region and you’ll have to talk with us if you want to disarm Hezbollah.