Aoun on Planned Protests: You Will Get Surprised
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Free Patriotic Movement leader MP Michel Aoun has stayed mum on planned street protests against the extension of high-ranking military officers but stressed that he will "surprise" the people on his next step.
“You will see at the appropriate time and you will get surprised,” al-Joumhouria daily on Tuesday quoted Aoun as saying.
Aoun, who heads the Change and Reform parliamentary bloc, made his statement when asked by several people what his next steps are, said the newspaper.
The FPM leader called Saturday on his supporters to get ready to stage demonstrations against the military extensions, after Defense Minister Samir Moqbel decided to extend the terms of the army commander, the chief of staff and the head of the Higher Defense Council.
The FPM has been campaigning against the extensions, calling for the appointment of new officials instead.
Aoun wants his son-in-law Brig. Gen. Chamel Roukoz, who is the Commando Regiment chief, to become army commander.
Change and Reform sources told al-Mustaqbal daily that street protests could be culminated with civil disobedience if a deal that Aoun is seeking for is not reached.
“Aoun is still waiting for the results of contacts on the amendment of the defense law,” they said.
The amendment was proposed by General Security chief Maj. Gen. Abbas Ibrahim, who is seeking to clinch the deal to appease Aoun and avoid a growing political crisis.
The law's amendment would raise the retirement age of the top military and security brass, thus keeping Roukoz in his post and giving him a chance to become a candidate for the army leadership.
G.K.
D.A.
11 August 2015, 08:59
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He will not demonstrate while his co-master Zarif is in town.
11 August 2015, 09:06
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Dear General Aoun
Do you know why my flamethrower was repeatedly banned and humiliated? What is wrong with his 'argumentation'?
11 August 2015, 09:09
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Hello lebjack
You are one of the few posters I respect and I believe you are in the know. Can you please tell me what is wrong with my ((((((argumentation)))))) to warrant my banning and humiliation?
11 August 2015, 09:28
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What is this traitor obstructionist complaining about? Extensions, promotions of security personnel, appointments that he considers illegal?
All his personal promotions in the military he got were during the term of a parliament whose term was extended from 1976 till 1992. Even his appointment as Prime Minister of a transitional government happened at the hands of a President (Amin Gemayel) who was elected by a parliament whose term was extended several times. Yet, he is still wants to be elected president by a parliament he considers illegal.
Where is the lunatic going with all of this.....
11 August 2015, 10:15
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He had a major neurasthenic crisis on Saturday...he was shouting and blaming everyone for not obeying him...
11 August 2015, 10:52
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Nonsense remark as usual from a brainwashed person who doesn't even realise how much his boss is mentally ill....
11 August 2015, 09:34
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FT is the most informative poster on naharnet with excellent argumentation
No wonder
11 August 2015, 11:34
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“المردة”: طرح عون النزول الى الشارع مجددا لا يعنينا.. وقهوجي “صديق”
“حزب الله” لعون: إضبط نفسك ولا تتورط في أي مواجهة مع الجيش
11 August 2015, 13:07
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Pity the nation that sacrifices it's youth for the old and rotting.
11 August 2015, 13:11
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Go back 2 weeks ago when he promised "surprises" as well. What happened? Couldn't muster more than 300 idiots to come down to the Sérail and try to beat up on the Army?
I've had a good laugh at his "surprises". Bring it on you mofo!
11 August 2015, 13:41
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When a man once gets a start holding office, it is nearly always necessary to finally choke him off
11 August 2015, 14:21
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If we, as a Christian sect in this east, weren't different than others and didn't have a country, it doesn't have to be a christian country, but be a country truly for chrisitans in which we can live with our heads held high...BACHIR GEMAYEL
11 August 2015, 16:05
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@Terrorist, in all simplicity, they are wasting their time, nothing will stop nor stifle our voices. No one is above Lebanon but God.
11 August 2015, 18:58
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The surprise he is talking about when he goes down to the street is showing his New pejama nothing more!!! i hope he won't start a new civil war this lunatic! i hope the lebanese are much smarter now,,,
12 August 2015, 02:51
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The Lebanese cannot be surprised any more. They have seen and experienced it all. Now for Aoun, he can be surprised by many things. For him every day is a new day with new experiences because his condition does not allow him to remember the day before.
