Remember when the pro-Syrian folks protested the protest of Syrian occupation in Lebanon?
Well that sparked counter counter counter-occupation protest (the good guys)... and it was big:
'Record' protest held in BeirutNearly one million people have gathered for an opposition rally in Beirut, officials say - a month after the death of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.
The BBC's Kim Ghattas in Beirut says the crowds turned the city centre into a sea of red, white and green - the colours of Lebanon's national flag.
They were protesting against the presence of Syrian forces in Lebanon.
The demonstration surpassed recent pro-Syrian rallies and is thought to be the biggest in Lebanese history.
The fact the Lebanon might crumble into civil war is a real possibility. Let's hope the conflict is settled with flags, signs and votes. It was heartening to see the pro-freedom folks were not discouraged.
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I think it speaks go the co... (Below threshold)1. Posted by Just Me | March 14, 2005 1:51 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I think it speaks go the courage of the pro freedom people.
I think Hezbollah just got told to go screw themselves.
1. Posted by Just Me | March 14, 2005 1:51 PM |
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Posted on March 14, 2005 13:51
2. Posted by Ray Midge | March 14, 2005 2:01 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Some are saying 1.5 million (some 2 million), about 1/3 of the country. Whatever the number, it's just incredible. Just... wow.
2. Posted by Ray Midge | March 14, 2005 2:01 PM |
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Posted on March 14, 2005 14:01
3. Posted by Will Franklin | March 14, 2005 2:03 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Definitely bigger than any other protest, including past pro-freedom protests, that's for sure.
I have some neat pics on my blog, http://WILLisms.com
Pro-liberty Lebanese girls are definitely easy on the eyes, that's for sure.
3. Posted by Will Franklin | March 14, 2005 2:03 PM |
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Posted on March 14, 2005 14:03
4. Posted by Laurence Simon | March 14, 2005 2:45 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I think that it's the same people each time.
4. Posted by Laurence Simon | March 14, 2005 2:45 PM |
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Posted on March 14, 2005 14:45
5. Posted by The Zero Boss | March 14, 2005 7:34 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
That photo begs for a caption contest.
Soldier 1 to Soldier 2: "Think we can run for it?"
5. Posted by The Zero Boss | March 14, 2005 7:34 PM |
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Posted on March 14, 2005 19:34
6. Posted by Chrees | March 14, 2005 7:52 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
TZB, I was thinking more along the lines of "We're going to need more ammunition. Wow, check out the rack on that one!"
6. Posted by Chrees | March 14, 2005 7:52 PM |
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Posted on March 14, 2005 19:52
7. Posted by Raja | March 14, 2005 9:22 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
thanks for your interest in Lebanese developments. I was very heartened by the demonstrations that took place today.
However, your fear of a civil war is not founded. The reason is that the dividing lines are not purely sectarian in nature. Hizballah is the only major political party that is standing against the entire Lebanese community - which includes both Christians and Muslims.
I forsee Hizballah caving to the overwhelming pressure. It cannot but do so. Furthermore, there is broad agreement among all political players that war is simply not an option. You might have a few scattered incidents here and there, but full-scale war is simply not going to happen.
7. Posted by Raja | March 14, 2005 9:22 PM |
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Posted on March 14, 2005 21:22
8. Posted by BR | March 15, 2005 4:33 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
That's great news, Raja! Are you writing from Lebanon or are you in touch with people there? If so, this just goes to show - we can get better news from private citizens with computers, than from US mainstream media. (Ha, last I saw a few days ago, Fox was reporting on Lebanese demonstrations... not from Beirut, but from Damascus, Syria!)
8. Posted by BR | March 15, 2005 4:33 AM |
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Posted on March 15, 2005 04:33
9. Posted by McGehee | March 15, 2005 1:02 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
TZB, I was thinking more along the lines of "We're going to need more ammunition...."
"We're gonna need a bigger tank."
9. Posted by McGehee | March 15, 2005 1:02 PM |
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Posted on March 15, 2005 13:02
10. Posted by Indigo | February 27, 2006 5:26 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Nothing more beautiful than a girl from Lebanon calling for freedom. Check this site Where can u can find just regular pictures of lebanese woman, just beautiful lebanese girls
10. Posted by Indigo | February 27, 2006 5:26 PM |
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Posted on February 27, 2006 17:26