Moussawi: Presidential Candidate Must Unite the Lebanese, Support the Resistance

This only possible with treacherous Aoun...
No point keeping proposing Geagea, time for M14 to visit almukhtara & propose Harb or others...

Their offer is simpler still: Our way, or you'll think that May 2008 was a walk in the park.

Cedre, does it have to revolve around sectarianism? What has this thread got to do with your statement? Rest assured, the Christians are here to stay, ask the Turk occupiers who were here before, they said and did the same thing. You seem to forget that even if we travel abroad, we always come back. If you are counting your bets with the influx of Syrian refugees to buffer the Palestinians, then your mistake is as big as your dreams. Christians, Shiites, Druze and Sunnis are here to stay, and please drop that demographic thinking. This is one of those humongus mistakes that started the war in Syria. Majorities in numbers don't count for much these days, please, just drop this sectarian thinking, it's repiudable to say the least.

I'm actually surprised at your statement cedre. I thought you were someone who keeps reminding us that facts matter more than predictions. Regional balance? What is that exactly? Sunnis in the region have always been a majority, no? So what has changed exactly? Thing of the past, why is that? Is it because they're going to be massacred, made to immigrate or because they will loose the ability to breed? Are you in fact hoping this day will happen?
I agree with you on one thing, the past is gone and all that was mentioned by Phil applies to all religions these days ie education entrepreneurship etc... The mentality and patriotism is the only differing factor. Lebanon is unique for its diversity but also cursed by it.

phoenix, u seem to misunderstand basic balance of power, history, politics and demographics, and the links between them...

No offence, but i dont have time to explain u how shia demographics coupled with iranian weapons have changed and will change further Lebanon.
http://youtu.be/nQkcdNP-8HU

'your mistake is as big as your dreams.'

what dreams ? how many times do i need to explain that the day we want to play the demographic game, we'll take palestinians & syrians as second wives, capichi ?

@ loubnani : democracy in lebanon = basic sect arithmetic, ie if percentage of christians keep dropping, their power will drop as well, even if they're richer or more educated. For how long do u think shias will still accept a maronite dominated lebanon if they're the biggest sect ?

' Are you in fact hoping this day will happen? '

when did i say that ? sunnis will be the first victims of such a situation. What i say, is exactly what Sami Gemayel says, ie with continuous emigration and low birth rate, christian power will diminish, thats basic politics...Jumblatt acknowledged same issue with druze weak demographics...

'because they will loose the ability to breed?'

Christian birth rate is already below the replacement level, ie poppulation diminishing, add to that higher emigration.

'The second major Lebanese demographic trend is higher Muslim fertily rates. In 1971, Shiites showed the highest fertility rate of 3.8, followed by Sunnis (2.8), (Maronite and non-Maronite) Catholics (2), Druze (1.8) and non-Catholic Christians (1.7).'

https://now.mmedia.me/lb/en/specialreports/lebanese-demographics-today

3 kids at least and less emigration, both being directly linked to the stability of lebanon...

So why do you spit propaganda at the USA Israel ksa conveniently ignoring Syria Iran in your enlightened rants when it is the later that are having the greatest negative impact on Lebanon at this point in time. So tell me this yalla??

FD you make some valid points and respect you were civil about it. We will agree to disagree I think on some of the issues as I noted your ommission of Iran and Syria yet only included USA ksa Israel. I personally regard all the above as a threat however pointed out that Syria and Iran in current circumstances. And BTW lebanon is not the whole world. My point all along is we are too small to hold real international weight that is why it is critical that we unite and at least dictate diplomacy as much as we can on our terms. The reverse is military aggression that we clearly cannot win and will cause further pain and suffering. Ha does not have a right to dictate on what terms they will integrate as this is causing vacuum and chaos. Every sect has been victimised and persecuted and for the most part have remained under state authority. It appears we all want the same thing yet keep disagreeing on the path to take.

They've been imposing since the came in from Iran via the south, learning the dialect etc. They believe they're superior, and of course if you don't agree? We all know what happens.

Normzz117 they haven't changed it is only now that they have had their hand forced that they are showing their true colors. Exactly the reason why they want a weak president.

Sure not because aoun says one thing and does the opposite. Very unlike him innit?

Difference is Geagea is a real man who is good on his word and is able to deliver. What boxes has little Michou tick off his little MOU list?

Mr. Shatah was murdered by Al Nusra to create civil war in Lebanon, It's no secret. You seem to forget the LAF is in full cooperation with the Resistance, so are the army commanders. Second i doubt the 3 billion from Saudi family (if they even arrive) will be enough to buy any sophisticated weapons, to confront Israel.

But weapons dealings with Russia, may turn useful.

Yup of course and Gebran Tueni was murdered by his bookie, Samir Kassir was murdered by a jealous husband, Pierre Gemayel was murdered by either his lover or by Samir Geagea depending if your source is a from the FPM or not, surely you are not only a Mystic but also a Genius.. here's your sign.

Good thing we have the Resistance, to deal with it then.

Resistance, that will always resist Americans like you Mr. Texas cowboy, you want Hezbollah to be destroyed so much, come on do it then. Send your drones to Lebanon, bomb Dahieh and the South. You wouldn't dare, and Israel already tried. The Resistance are trained for Cyper warfare, and if you send drones, it will not turn out as you expect. That is the reason America stays out, and all they can do is having clowns such as yourself, whine all day long about it.

By Al Nusra. Lol yes yes an kezb alla have invaded Syria to stop those filthy takfiris from invading. And by killing their supporters by bringing these scum into their areas only they justify this. Lol. Oh wait the borders are now secure so the filthy terrorists cannot enter lebanon so why did kezb alla not do this instead of invading. It couldn't be that they were dragged in by their leash by Assad and mullah moo.

Wrong, you Americans lost in Vietnam, against poor farmers and poor people, America is not as powerful as you think, they might have the best weapons etc. But when a certain amount of damage is inflicted upon you, then you pull out, same with Israel, you can do more damage than you can take. Thats your biggest weakness.

i know HA wasnt formed back then i meant did The Great Hassan HImself throw rice and flowers...

Long Live The Syrian Civil War!