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Peaceful Resistance, The Sequel

December 7, 2010 · Mustapha Hamoui

First, the problem was identified:

Soaid warned that if appropriate measures are not taken, the indictment would lead to a political earthquake whose repercussions would be similar to those of ex-Premier Rafik Hariri’s assassination.

… then the earth shattering solution was unveiled:

The initiative, which will be in the form of a political document, will be announced at hotel Le Gabriel on Tuesday afternoon

It seems March 14 operatives are taking the “Pen is mightier than the sword” adage quite seriously..