Bassil: No divorce with Hezbollah, army chief is 'coup commander'
Free Patriotic Movement chief Jebran Bassil has said that the FPM’s relation with Hezbollah has not been severed while noting that “there is no dialogue at the moment.”
Adding that he does not want a divorce with the longtime ally, Bassil told al-Akhbar newspaper that the 2006 memorandum of understanding between the two parties is “no longer sufficient.”
“Time and circumstances have surpassed the understanding,” Bassil added.
The FPM chief also noted that some articles of the MoU were “totally neglected,” such as “state building and its requirements.”
“Some articles need a different approach, such as the defense strategy, which requires a reinterpretation and a review so that it does not stay merely a headline,” Bassil added.
He also reiterated that he finds the latest sea border demarcation with Israel as “the best example to put the defense strategy into implementation,” noting that “the roles of each of the state and the resistance were highlighted in dealing with this file and reaching the demarcation.”
“Each of them knew the boundaries of their position and their role, as well as who decides and who implements,” Bassil added.
Confirming that he has informed Hezbollah of his “categorical rejection” of the election of Marada Movement chief Suleiman Franjieh as president, the FPM chief added that the same stance also applies to Army Commander General Joseph Aoun, whom he described as the “coup commander,” blaming him for the situations in the country during ex-president Michel Aoun’s tenure in the wake of the October 17, 2019 uprising.
If they want Franjieh or Joseph Aoun as president, “let them elect them without us. We are not alone in the country,” Bassil went on to say.
The FPM chief, however, emphasized that he rejects the election of a president who “does not enjoy a Christian cover.”
21 December 2022, 16:19
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"libanaisresilient 4 hours ago
Long live Bassil the future President of Lebanese republic!"
"libanaisresilient 13 hours ago
OMG another big step towards the Presidency! Long live Bassil! You're the Man!"
"libanaisresilient 23 minutes ago
You're the man!!! Keep it up!"
21 December 2022, 16:20
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"constantine 7 hours ago
The voice of justice."
"constantine 1 hour ago
Without the FPM at the helm there would be no Lebanon."
"constantine 12 minutes ago
Allah yi7meek President Bassil"
"constantine 7 hours ago 20
Words of wisdom Gebran."
21 December 2022, 16:20
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"the_roar:
Ladies and Gentlemen: Today you have just listened to the future president of Lebanon. Learn people, learn!"
21 December 2022, 16:24
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The first class criminal doesn’t like competitors, even if they’re Aouns!
21 December 2022, 16:54
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This guy makes less and less sense each day. What a diseased parasite---can't believe ANYONE supports or votes for this guy.
21 December 2022, 18:15
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Churchill: Madam, would you sleep with me for five million pounds?
Socialite: My goodness, Mr. Churchill… Well, I suppose… we would have to discuss terms, of course…
Churchill: Would you sleep with me for five pounds?
Socialite: Mr. Churchill, what kind of woman do you think I am?!
Churchill: Madam, we’ve already established that. Now we are haggling about the price.
(A very old joke predating Churchill, in the original.)
21 December 2022, 21:26
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Pink Floyd “Wish You Were Here” lyrics. SO fitting for this small, small man.
Did they get you to trade
Your heroes for ghosts?
Hot ashes for trees?
Hot air for a cool breeze?
Cold comfort for change?
Did you exchange
A walk-on part in the war
For a leading role in a cage?
21 December 2022, 22:07
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"No class" by Motörhead, better title "Bassil Faulty"
Shut up, you talk too loud
You don't fit in with the crowd
I can't believe you exist
I've crossed you right off my list
Too much, too soon
You're way out of tune
No class, no class
Way out, you're way out of line
No, buddy, I can't spare a dime
Fade out, baby, that's right
No bark and even less bite
Your perfect smile
Betrays your lack of style
No class, no class
Ah, no class, no class
Too late, you can't catch up now
You face the wrong way anyhow
I know you ain't got the brain
To come in out of the rain
Too bad, no magic
I'm afraid you're merely tragic
No class, baby, no class
No class, ah, no class
21 December 2022, 22:31
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Bassil is losing it. He is all over the place. Lately nothing he does or he says is working anymore, not even his "oppressed Christians, Christian rights" BS and that's making him sound even more ridiculous than the usual.
22 December 2022, 13:42
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and the Faggot continues to speak after his regime took us worse than hell..the only good thing that we are now brave at is: captagon exports, 24hrs no electricity and 50 or 100K soon the US dollar. Bravo
