tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10968421.post111923108258648194..comments2024-03-23T02:40:59.858-05:00Comments on The Lebanese Bloggers: O Lebanon: The Cradle of My FreedomRajahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02625042447499335907noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10968421.post-1119398507438048322005-06-21T19:01:00.000-05:002005-06-21T19:01:00.000-05:00Regarding the issue of having a program or not, th...Regarding the issue of having a program or not, the FM didn't have a program going into the elections. <BR/>Saad Hariri: "He told a news conference that he would issue next week a comprehensive program based on the late billionaire tycoon's ideas, reports Reuters news agency." From: http://www.masnet.org/news.asp?id=2541 <BR/>The reference to the web site "In his words" is not a program, but series of thoughts. If it was a program, Saad would have adopted it during the campaign. We are not comparing the same thing. FM was behind the 8-ball on that one. And even if they have a program, I have my doubts on whether they can erradicate corruption which was standard under Rafik Hariri. I am not saying he was corrupt (God rest his soul), but he was lax about it around him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10968421.post-1119305418909993062005-06-20T17:10:00.000-05:002005-06-20T17:10:00.000-05:00Re: "I thought the FPM was secular and it didn't m...Re: "I thought the FPM was secular and it didn't mind representing every Lebanese, whether Christian or Lebanese."<BR/><BR/>I think we have a major problem here. We all agree that the law is unfair. From my perspective, it is not fair that Boutros Harb be labled a deputy of Batroun if the people of Batroun voted for Bassil and the Tripolitans voted for Harb. However, would Bassil be happy with the results if the Tripolitans were Christians?? Probably - and that does NOT make sense.<BR/><BR/>My point is - and you can call me naive - but we need to reach a point where, if we discuss the 2000 law, we simply argue that the Tripolitans do not identify with the concerns of the Batrounis (because they are different cities, needs, bla bla) and therefore should not be voting for their deputies, rather than be sectarian about it and complain how the Christians now are voiceless and powerless.<BR/><BR/>A lot has changed, we have come a long way, but we still have a lot to do...<BR/><BR/>Mabrouk LibnainAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10968421.post-1119272039042879042005-06-20T07:53:00.000-05:002005-06-20T07:53:00.000-05:00I think when politicians say "protecting the resis...I think when politicians say "protecting the resistance", they mean protecting it from itself!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10968421.post-1119269422533680322005-06-20T07:10:00.000-05:002005-06-20T07:10:00.000-05:00Totally with you on this Doha.A lot of what March ...Totally with you on this Doha.<BR/>A lot of what March 14 promised it has delivered! Who in January would've thought this was possible ?!<BR/><BR/>The point is now to look forward and build upon. So... shall we dance?Ramzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13594254942671416460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10968421.post-1119258722759623012005-06-20T04:12:00.000-05:002005-06-20T04:12:00.000-05:00I guess most Traboulsis are in a poetic mood,THEY ...I guess most Traboulsis are in a poetic mood,<BR/><BR/>THEY BOUGHT YOU OFF TOO?? SHAME ON YOU DOHA ;)Mustaphahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04677450720842640863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10968421.post-1119244431262718362005-06-20T00:13:00.000-05:002005-06-20T00:13:00.000-05:00who said FM do not have a program?FPM program is j...who said FM do not have a program?<BR/>FPM program is just bullet points mostly taken from martyr Hariri program.<BR/><BR/>if you want to see FM program go to www.rafikhariri.com and read the section (in his words).<BR/>Also download the book (al hokom wa al masolia) it is available in three languages, and it was published in 1998.<BR/><BR/>you will see that the so called bullet points of FPM are the same as the program of FMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10968421.post-1119242727370794402005-06-19T23:45:00.000-05:002005-06-19T23:45:00.000-05:00I can never understand the Aounists. The Free Patr...I can never understand the Aounists. The Free Patriotic Movement is not democratic (since Aoun has been at its head for the past 15 years). Aoun nominated his son-in-law. Talking about democracy and nepotism, hah. He allied with Franjieh, Murr and Skaff who are all but transparent and national. Today, Aoun said that his mission was to break the opposition, then he said the country should be based on an "army spirit."<BR/>On top of all, FPM claims to be the only one with an electoral platform. Did anyone read that platform, it's merely headlines and has no plan. And it is not true they are the only ones with a platform, many parties put forward a platform, on top of them was the Democratic Left Movement, whose candidate defeated the Aounist in Tripoli.<BR/>Jubran Basil was saying that Tripoli's Muslims were deciding the Christian MPs of Batrun and Zghorta. SO WHAT??? I thought the FPM was secular and it didn't mind representing every Lebanese, whether Christian or Lebanese.<BR/>Anyway, let's see what will FPM and its 14 MP bloc do in parliament. Let's see the platform that they will put through.<BR/>CassiusAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10968421.post-1119239255586568282005-06-19T22:47:00.000-05:002005-06-19T22:47:00.000-05:00Great blog Doha! I really learned a lot these past...Great blog Doha! I really learned a lot these past weeks from you and all the commentators. I look forward to the next phase and the insights of all who contribute to this blog.Élan Vitalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01142339725052006138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10968421.post-1119235514835411272005-06-19T21:45:00.000-05:002005-06-19T21:45:00.000-05:00Re: "It was an alliance to gain power, not an alli...Re: "It was an alliance to gain power, not an alliance that articulated a vision. What was the vision of the Franjieh-Aoun-Karami alliance? Can someone tell me? Granted that many on the Sha'ib list as individuals or groups had a vision, but as a list the vision was missing. People questioned the rhetoric."<BR/><BR/>1) It's unfortunate that you still misunderstand Aoun. Aoun's program has been publicly made available on the Tayyar.org web site in 3 languages. It is the only program/manifesto of any other parties. Hariri's doesn't have one.<BR/>2) The pro-Syrian anti-Syrian rethoric is so "passe" now. Think of it. A few months ago only, Jumblatt, Hariri, Franjieh, Karame were all co-operators in the Syrian-led regime. It just happens that Franjieh and Karame were the last 2 men standing, weeks away after the others, but in reality- the only anti-Syrian for 15 years is Aoun, period. <BR/><BR/>Now let's see how Hariri will govern if he wants to, and if he's got the guts to disarm Hezbollah as he said he would.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com