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Noise and Order

The Lebanese modus operandi is intrinsically chaotic. Is this a good or a bad thing?

Mustapha Hamoui · Sep 27, 2006

Peoples Peoples Everywhere

Hariri has done the right thing by warning Hezbollah from forcefully attempting to change the government. But like Samir Geagea before him, he has chosen the wrong podium for his message.“We, the people of Tayyar al Mustaqbal, the people of Rafic el Hariri, are warning those who think they can change the current government using non-democratic or peaceful means. Street demonstrations and mob behavior will be only be countered by similar actions, and those who start can only blame themselves. (wil bedi azlam)”

Mustapha Hamoui · Sep 26, 2006

Smart Initiative

Behold one of President Bush’s best ideas on Lebanon.

Mustapha Hamoui · Sep 26, 2006

Sour Oranges

It is about time we shelved the misconception that the Lebanese Christians are allied with Hezbollah.

Mustapha Hamoui · Sep 25, 2006

Seniora Stays…

According to this online poll by Al-Balad, a majority of the Lebanese is against the resignation of Seniora’s government.

Mustapha Hamoui · Sep 20, 2006

Huffing and Puffing

Hezbollah might be thumping its chest, but it is weaker today than it has ever been. Can it survive this crisis?

Mustapha Hamoui · Sep 18, 2006

Before After

An Aljazeera cartoon on the contrast between Pope Jean Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI (click on photo to play)

Mustapha Hamoui · Sep 17, 2006

Apology accepted

The Pope has apologized in person for offending Muslims. The ball is now in the court of Muslim leaders to show the world that we want to be part of it.

Mustapha Hamoui · Sep 17, 2006