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Why The Lebanese should read Federalist #10

The Lebanese would be quite surprised to learn that the American system is based on compromise, not on majority rule as we might think. A piece contributed to the Beirut Spring by fellow blogger Abou Hatem, looks at how the work of one author of the American constitution can help the Lebanese find a balance between democracy and that increasingly irritating concept we call compromise.

Mustapha Hamoui · Nov 20, 2007

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The Face Of Lebanon, A Rotten Mercedes

Here are some Lebanon links to start off the day and quench your insatiable appetite for Lebanese talk. (Let’s face it, why else are you here? )

Mustapha Hamoui · Nov 19, 2007

Wa3ad.org Copying Beirutspring.com Posts

It Just came to my attentions (thanks Moussa) that wa3ad.org, a pro-Hezbollah portal is copying some of my posts. So far, they took the post where I criticized the upcoming 24-hour Future TV channel, and the one where I profiled Robert Ghanem. What I found most interesting is this: Considering the fact that their cherry-picking has an agenda, could it be that Mr. Ghanem is Hezbollah’s choice for President?**Update** Wa3ed.org reacted to this post:editor’s comments: In “Explained in Blogs’ section, we try to choose posts mostly from the blogs that reflect the Lebanese ‘spirit’, and ‘The Beirut Spring’ blog is one of the best blogs that cover the Lebanese affairs. It is true that we have some different points of view with the respected blogger, but we also (as many other people) enjoy his attractive way of commenting on the daily Lebanese events.

Mustapha Hamoui · Nov 17, 2007

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Demianos Kattar Explained

A fellow Lebanese blogger has a series on Demianos Kattar that is worth reading. It is basically a collection of Mr. Kattar’s take on 5 issues: • The role of the young generation • The role of Lebanon • The Middle Class • The Role of the Diaspora • Traditional Politics and State Governance (Hat Tip Eliedh)

Mustapha Hamoui · Nov 17, 2007

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