Blogging Lebanon
since 2005
Blogging Lebanon since 2005
Yet another Anti-Syrian MP was savagely killed…Ohh, but the “Alqaeda” did warn this morning that they wanted to kill Lebanese politicians didn’t they? I guess the thugs in Syria have nothing to do with it then, what were we thinking?..
Mustapha Hamoui · Jun 13, 2007
I just HAVE to get this off my chest:Hello Mr. Hariri, please watch carefully what’s happening in Gaza and think of this:There is no such thing as Saudi Guarantees..There is no such thing as Saudi Guarantees..There is no such thing as Saudi Guarantees..There is no such thing as Saudi Guarantees..There is no such thing as Saudi Guarantees..There is no such thing as Saudi Guarantees..There is no such thing as Saudi Guarantees..There is no such thing as Saudi Guarantees..There is no such thing as Saudi Guarantees..There is no such thing as Saudi Guarantees..The best way forward is to stick to the principles of March 14 (a strong, sovereign and independent state) so please don’t sell out in the name of phoney national unity…Signed: A Lebanese Sunni you can’t take for granted
Mustapha Hamoui · Jun 12, 2007
The owner of the leftist daily has sunk into new lows in today’s editorial.In an article entitled “Have mercy on the Army”, which he might as well have entitled “Have mercy on the terrorists”, Talal Salman warns of a snowballing disaster that is about to befall our Army. The reason? But of course, the presumptuous “cheerleading” government which thinks it can win this war “by military means alone”, instead of wising up and forming a national unity government, which would somehow convince the terrorists of handing themselves in.The veteran journalist not only swallowed Fathi Yakan’s empty statement that the “international Al-quaeda” is now in control of the situation, he also believes that a military victory against the thugs is “impossible”, and to top it all, he’s blaming the Sanioura government for the death of the soldiers.Mr. Selman is somehow blinded to the fact that it is the Army itself who refuses, rightly, to compromise with the Syrian-armed terrorists. Even if the politicians do decide to retreat and negotiate, the armed forces will rebel, citing the need to hunt down their brothers’ killers. Mr. Selman could feel threatened by a potential victory of the army and its re-emergence as a stronger, more confident and unified (gasp! American Armed) body, which would destroy Assafir’s worldview that it’s better to talk with criminals than hand them over to a strong state.
Mustapha Hamoui · Jun 12, 2007
The Ex-president’s landmark speech (transcript) yesterday shows that that March14 Christians are unhappy with some of the compromises and half-measures that Hariri could be indulging in.
Mustapha Hamoui · Jun 11, 2007
According to the Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation, Ahmad Merhi, the liaison officer between fateh Al Islam and Syrian Intelligence was caught in Ashrafieh.
Mustapha Hamoui · Jun 9, 2007
Remember that annoying white page that came after you posted comments? Gone! Sorry for taking so long but it was one stubborn bug.* You can now also preview your comments before committing them to a post. * I also fixed some general performance issues and removed the star rating system, because, frankly, I’m getting more comments than ratings..* Hope you continue enjoying this blog and please let me know if any problem arises.
Mustapha Hamoui · Jun 9, 2007
The Lebanese government is thinking of no longer issuing visas to visitors with Arab nationalities at the airport. Is that a sensible idea?
Mustapha Hamoui · Jun 8, 2007
Hariri has to think carefully before ignoring Samir Geagea.
Mustapha Hamoui · Jun 8, 2007
A large explosion targeted a warehouse storing oxygen cylinders in Zouk Mosbeh, an industrial Christian Area in the North of Beirut. The cylinders are detonating one by one in a loud and scary cacophony.
Mustapha Hamoui · Jun 7, 2007