Are March 14 Supporters Being Immature?

The battle is not over yet and it is irresponsible for us to indulge in our feelings of bitterness and disappointment.

Wherever you look at in March 14 forums, you see expressions of disappointment, betrayal and downright anger. The common argument being that the Cedar revolution was sold out when the March 14 alliance accepted Michel Suleiman for the presidency. Even insiders like Mr. Ghassan Tueni and Carlos Eddeh have publicly declared their dissent.

I can see how people could be disappointed for not having someone like Nassib Lahoud for President. After all, the parliamentary majority who gave many martyrs deserves -and is capable of- electing someone of its own. It so happens however that, for various reasons, not everything we wish for can be had. 

In the fog of anger, the March 14 loyalists are not seeing the part of the glass that is full. Syria, who although still retains influence, no longer dictates who the next Lebanese president is. We have more or less peacefully slugged out a deal that is as Lebanese as one could get. Shouldn’t that be a cause for celebration?

The supporters of March 14 have two options. One is to wallow in frustration, bitterness and disgust and resign one’s interest in Lebanon’s future. The other is to see the Cedar revolution for what it really is. Not a lost panacea, but a glimpse of what Lebanon could be one day. Lebanon’s problems are deeply entrenched and need a lot of time and dedication.

I think the March 14 leadership deserves more support from us at this crucial time. The battle is not over yet and we still have the nitty-gritty of the formation of the next government to worry about. 

Ranting can wait.