Blogging Lebanon
since 2005
Blogging Lebanon since 2005
The highest Christian seat in the land is vacant and many Christians are dispirited. Politicians see oportunities and threats
Mustapha Hamoui · Nov 24, 2007
This picture will now be removed from all Lebanese public buildings
Mustapha Hamoui · Nov 23, 2007
Despondent reader MK is not too impressed with what’s going on. Here’s his take:
Mustapha Hamoui · Nov 23, 2007
An important clarification for outside observers who are overstating Mr. Lahhoud’s statement.
Mustapha Hamoui · Nov 23, 2007
Who cares if this is one of the most crucial days in our recent history? Lebanese newspapers are entitled to their “Indpendence Day” holiday (with Almustaqbal being a honorable exception). In other words, our journalists are celebrating a fake independence instead on covering attempts at creating a new one. Talk about Irony.
Mustapha Hamoui · Nov 23, 2007
Perhaps March 14 is not so spineless after all. Dismissing Aoun’s proposal as a coup d’etat, they will go to vote tomorrow in a to-hell-with-them spirit. Thoughts? reactions?
Mustapha Hamoui · Nov 22, 2007
The Arab League Secretary General invented a phrase that defines an upcoming situation where there’s no President, no agreement but also no civil strife.
Mustapha Hamoui · Nov 22, 2007
Various leaders are preparing the grounds for the compromise to come.
Mustapha Hamoui · Nov 21, 2007
An “unintended consequence” that can benefit the Lebanese if well channeled.
Mustapha Hamoui · Nov 21, 2007
Apparently the regime in Damascus has banned facebook. Gladly, it’s easy to get around that ban.
Mustapha Hamoui · Nov 20, 2007