Aoun's Bloc Continues Tour on Rivals to Garner Consensus on Initiative
إقرأ هذا الخبر بالعربية
The Change and Reform bloc called Tuesday for real partnership between the Lebanese factions on the second day of its tour on Lebanese parties to discuss Free Patriotic Movement leader MP Michel Aoun's initiative to end the presidential standoff.
MP Emile Rahme, who is loyal to Aoun, said after talks with Speaker Nabih Berri's Development and Liberation bloc at the parliament that the meeting was “fruitful.”
“Partnership requires us to be frank with each other,” Rahme said, expressing hope that the rival parties would thoroughly study Aoun's initiative.
He accused some parties of preventing Christians from their real representation at state institutions, considering the initiative a “chance to produce national unity.”
Development and Liberation bloc lawmaker Ayoub Hmayyed told reporters that the meeting highlighted solutions for the political standstill.
“We positively consider any proposed initiative, in particular that suggested by Aoun.”
Hmayyed stressed that “partnership is the basis of all dialogues, which shouldn't allow any side to dominate or be excluded.”
The delegation met on Monday with Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi, Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea and Kataeb Party chief Amin Gemayel.
Aoun's initiative sets four solutions to the presidential deadend, at the forefront the election of a president directly from the people in two phases, first by the Christians, who would eliminate candidates and on a second phase by the Lebanese people.
Another solution would be a popular referendum and the candidate who garners most votes would be elected by the parliament as a new president.
The initiative also includes the possibility of electing the Maronite candidate who has the majority of representation at the parliament, while the fourth is staging the parliamentary elections ahead of the presidential polls based on a new electoral law that provides equality between Christians and Muslims.
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19 May 2015, 13:11
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The only true Lebanese party continues to fight for true Lebanese elections.
No one likes it though...2 reasons!
1. they know a Lebanese elected leader would not suit the.
2. They love taking orders from outsiders.
God bless the General of generals who insists on Made in Lebanon only.
19 May 2015, 13:34
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The General could have been Pres with a snap of his fingers.
But I told whoever cared to listen he has no hope of becoming Pres.
Why? when he met Hariri almost 2 years ago..Hariri told him KSA has no problem with him becoming Pres but under one condition.
He must sign that the "taef" will not be touched.
Aoun replied, I will not amke any deals with outsiders to become Pres.
He was instantly red lined by KSA after that.
Also Iran is not that keen on him as he also said the same thing to them.
The General will not become Pres by outsiders rules.
So now Lebanon must wait for Iran & KSA to agree on a puppet of their choice.
OR!! Lebanon could listen to the General & allow people voting & exclude outsider...how easy is that?
oh wait M14ers hate the idea of made in Lebanon.
19 May 2015, 13:59
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What matters most is the dialog between the LF and the FPM which now has included the other Christian parties. Now, ideally speaking, we have a constitution and a parliament that should vote for a new president, so why change now? But all said and done, I am one who will definitely take the challenge and accept the proposal of the FPM, let Christians vote first, then the people vote, one man, one vote, and let the winer be nominated president of the republic. However, let there be international observers at every single polling station, and yes, let's go for it, let us vote for our next president. But I am saying it now, if Aoun loses or for that matter Geagea, let there be no recalcitrance of any kind, let's just move thence and turn that page.
19 May 2015, 14:15
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careful here phoenix.... careful. Aoun's proposal is a momentary selfish one. Let's say the Christians vote candidate A and B as their most popular with A acquiring Christian majority votes. In the second round, all Lebanese of all sects would vote and choose either of these two candidates. What precludes some agreement between world powers and regional players agreeing that candidate B ( the one who got less Christian votes) be the President. The Moslems are the majority in Lebanon and if an agreement takes place between them, they could easily elect candidate B instead of A. Aoun feels his alliance with HA will grant him the popular vote which is not necessarily true. He is playing with fire.
19 May 2015, 14:20
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alliances shift and we saw that in earlier elections. Mortgaging the presidential elections and the only Christian president in the M.E to momentary alliances such as the one between HA and Aoun is very dangerous. Who says in 10 years there would be a HA and if there is would it be the same HA of today. They maybe a different party all together. We cannot change the constitution to suit one person because that person believes it would be to his benefit at this stage.
19 May 2015, 14:24
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i give you an an example: If Saudi Arabia reaches a settlement with Iran over Yemen or Bahrain or whatever it maybe, and part of the deal is for HA to support a presidential candidate other than Aoun. Do you think HA would hesitate for one moment and all that electing the president by the people goes thru the window. Electing a President by the people entails changing the whole political system in Lebanon from Parliamentary to one where the President has all the powers much like in the United States. This dear phoenix is contrary to the Taef and would cause another civil war.
19 May 2015, 14:39
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pre 2005 would aoun the lunatic have been in favor of electing the president directly by the people, LOL.
19 May 2015, 14:50
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the_toar and his slimy double the flamethrower disagreed with you 6 times so far:)
19 May 2015, 17:42
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@ex-fpm, trust me, I know very very well what Aoun is after, he is throwing us a bait and for many reasons, but I am one who is perfectly willing to take this plunge. I know on what Aoun is hedging his bets, but this is where the catch lays, the majority he hopes to get won't make it, that is why I say, finally let every single Lebanese in Lebanon vote, if he doesn't lose outright, take what you want from me. The man is known for his selfishness, and I know, wallahi I know what he is alluding to, this time the Lebanese street will confirm to everyone that his bets rarely work, if ever. That is why I say, if he loses, then let him keep his peace forever, and I know, he will lose.
19 May 2015, 14:00
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And may I also suggest that the same be done with the other 2 presidencies, by popular vote.
19 May 2015, 16:30
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LOL! how can one trust a man who changes his opinion from one day to the other to be president of Lebanon! LOL
he is only seeking for power even if it means constantly being contradictory...
once hezbollah was a terrorist group now they are patriots,
once the assad family had to be ousted now he is defending it
once syria was a terrorist country now he sides with it.... all these changes of position within a year LOL
only brainwashed fools will not see it and still defend a liar and a schizophrenic. but that is because they are liars and schizophrenic themselves....
19 May 2015, 16:57
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keep up insulting people it is all you are good at,
frustrated gay boy....
19 May 2015, 17:02
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whatever...
keep up the insults it is the only thing you are good at....
19 May 2015, 17:28
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i am insulting politicians not freely people like you just to get your kicks...
so move on and keep up the insults: you just prove it is the only thing you are good at...
19 May 2015, 17:18
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flamethrower and his 50 aliases will never allow any article regarding HA or the FPM to reflect the true sentiment of people yet he supports vote by the people:)
