March 14 Declares 'Total Boycott' of Miqati Govt., Calls on Hizbullah to Abide by Baabda Declaration
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The March 14 forces on Tuesday declared a “total boycott” of Prime Minister Najib Miqati's government, calling for a “neutral, salvation government that endorses the Baabda Declaration as its ministerial Policy Statement.”
“We will not tolerate that our rejection of the dangerous situation be depicted as a battle to return to power or to the premiership,” the March camp said in a statement issued after a broad meeting for its leaders at the Center House in downtown Beirut.
“Lebanon is in danger, the Lebanese state is in danger, Lebanon's people are in danger, that's why we will not remain silent, we will not be afraid, we will not surrender to the de facto situation, and we will raise the voice loudly and resoundingly until the situations change,” the conferees said.
The March 14 forces counted four dangers that are threatening the country. “The first is the return of assassinations as a means to cripple the political and democratic life in Lebanon, subjugate everyone and terrorize the freedom fighters,” said the statement.
The second threat is “the Syrian regime's insistence on using Lebanon as an arena and a mailbox in its war against its people,” March 14 said, accusing Damascus of “seeking to blow up the situations in order to export its criminal war beyond its borders.”
March 14 warned that the “third threat” is Hizbullah's provoking of an Israeli war on Lebanon.
“It would be a war not decided by the Lebanese and not fought for the sake of Lebanese interests, due to Hizbullah's monopolization of the decisions of war and peace and its allegiance to the Iranian strategy,” the conferees said.
“The fourth threat is the hegemony over the state and the attempt to change its nature and destroy its prestige, as well as preventing it from implementing the Constitution and the laws through the influence of Hizbullah's arms, not to mention the threat of blowing up the pillars of national partnership,” March 14 added.
In the face of these purported threats, the conferees called for “handing over the four suspects in the assassination of martyr premier Rafik Hariri to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon, and considering any protection offered for them as an attempt to cover up for the crime.”
March 14 stressed the need to “refer to the STL all the political crimes committed since 2004 until the assassination of Maj. Gen. al-Hasan.”
The conferees also called for “handing over the suspect in the assassination attempt against (MP) Sheikh Butros Harb to the Lebanese judiciary.”
Slamming the Syrian regime's violations, March 14 urged “a strict decision to deploy the Lebanese army along the border with Syria, with clear and direct orders to control the border in both directions and immediately retaliate to violations.”
The March 14 forces also said the U.N. Security Council must ask the UNIFIL peacekeeping force to assist the Lebanese army in its mission “in line with Resolution 1701.”
“The Syrian ambassador must be declared a persona non grata and the agreements with Syria must be suspended,” said the statement.
“An urgent complaint must be filed with the Arab League and the Security Council concerning the Mamlouk-Samaha plot and the Lebanese judiciary must be asked to act seriously, responsible and without delay regarding this conspiracy,” it added.
The March 14 forces stressed that “Hizbullah must publicly and realistically abide by the Baabda Declaration” that called for protecting Lebanon from the repercussions of the turmoil in the region.
They also called for “putting a timeframe for integrating Hizbullah's weapons in the Lebanese state and giving clear and direct orders to the military and security forces to deal with and suppress any illegal armed deployment across Lebanon.”
The March 14 forces also called on the Lebanese to rise against the current situations. “Your rejection is the first step towards the triumph of the approach of the state and the resurrection of the country,” said the statement.
30 October 2012, 22:47
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What is Geagea and Gemayel's role in this picture. They don't look like leaders to me. More like waiting for something.
31 October 2012, 01:17
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It means that they both are fully on engaged in the these resolutions and there is no disagreement amongst themselves specially on Gemayel's side. I think it is a strong political move but let's see if it can have any result in reality.
31 October 2012, 06:19
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Stop being so narrow minded.. It is ideas that matter!
I don't care from which religion, region, leader... they come from.
All I want is for these ideas to be just, to have Lebanon's interest at heart and to speak to what I believe in!
This declaration is a good beginning
30 October 2012, 23:02
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"The March 14 forces also called on the Lebanese to rise against the current situations. “Your rejection is the first step towards the triumph of the approach of the state and the resurrection of the country,” said the statement".
The RISE would be by allowing the Lebanese people to vote for the change, and not by declaring "Total Boycott" like little kids; next they are going to "POUT". that is what they did in the 90es and we saw what happened to the Christians!!! admit it, it is just an excuse to run away from elections.
30 October 2012, 23:17
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only a traitor will have something to critcize about this declaration.
31 October 2012, 01:25
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You spoke too soon. Hizbalkizb propaganda employee is onto it. As usual filling up this forum with useless jargon
31 October 2012, 00:08
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Boycott away boys! HA will not abide by nothing and will point guns at all of us if we try to stop them. So I say unite with our FSA brothers and go for it once & for all! There will be blood but at the end of the day, months, year....we are standing up for our freedom, dignity and against the ideology of stone-aged religious extremists! With that said....just maybe we will have the backing of the West and put this nightmare to sleep for the entire world.
31 October 2012, 00:48
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how ironic you have two big thiefs and a murderer sitting beside each other dictating how to create chaos in lebanon.first return the money you stole from the treasury and then maybe we should listen to what you have to say.
31 October 2012, 01:42
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At long last M14 found its backbone. We demanded a stand long ago, better late than never. Now is a good time to make a stand like the one described. Let the chips fall where they may. Enough is enough.
31 October 2012, 05:45
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Totally agree with u : "Only a traitor will have something to critcize about this declaration."
But since we're in Lebanon, it will be more due to STUPIDITY and BLIND WORSHIP that you'll find millions of people bashing and insulting this declaration and especially the ones who wrote it..
31 October 2012, 05:49
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However, it's really good that M14 structured a bit their ideas but this should only be the beginning!
They should build on this basis and offer a structured, planned POLITICAL, ECONOMIC and SOCIAL program for Lebanon in order to get our votes and finally fix this joke of a country. Peace
31 October 2012, 06:25
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Here is the problem I see. As someone born outside Lebanon but of Lebanese decent, all I want is the best outcome for Lebanon. Having both M8 and M14 fighting for control, I have to choose what is best that is available for me to support. Having done alot of research, I find troubling issues on both sides. Having no other option to choose from I choose M14 for it gives Lebanon the best chance of survival.
31 October 2012, 06:26
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Having weapons outside the army can never me good and especially when they don't want turn their arms over to State control. No other country exists this way in harmony, without their being a war involved. When the focus from the Government is constantly about weapons and war, and only a few issues about social changes(and I know some will disagree) you have to wonder is there any chance Lebanon can live in peace. Something has to be done, before its too late. I see this step is in the right direction. We need a strong army, every strong nation has this, and we can. When one misstep from any militia carrying weapons outside the State can provoke a nation like Isreal then every Lebanese is in danger, just not the ones who provoked it.
31 October 2012, 06:27
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Do not begin to tell me that any militia in Lebanon can defeat them because its not true. Who do you think the superpowers of the world will support. It seems to me their is an agenda but not a Lebanese agenda, for one innocent child dying in a baseless war, is not worth it. So we must choose what is Best for Lebanon!
31 October 2012, 09:58
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You seem to forget that Hezbollahs party won the popular vote in 09 and that the alternative govt would truly represent a minority of Lebanese
31 October 2012, 14:48
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too bad for HA that the constitution doesn't go by popular vote, poor them! Saying that is like a loser saying "what's important is being nominated". HA are not Lebanese my friend, they are loyal to Iran and Syria, putting their interests before Lebanon's.
31 October 2012, 10:56
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the 4 threats M14 depicted are correct , it is excatly the current situation.
31 October 2012, 14:53
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Finally some guts! Now for a real plan: what should the new government accomplish in first 100 days... a political, economic, social, environmental vision and practical steps consistent with the aspirations of the Cedar Revolution and designed to bring Lebanon to the 21st century, curb corruption and political mafia, modernize government institutions for transparency and accountability, create balanced development program for all regions emphasizing deprived areas, insure liberties and civil rights, streamline permitting and business operations, build a monorail from Tripoli to Tyr, create mini-silicone valleys, sign technical exchange obligations with exporting countries, subsidize clean energy, and gradual steps to move away from subsidy and welfare into workfare and training.
31 October 2012, 14:53
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Part II - The biggest dangers facing Lebanon are HizbIran’s militia arms, Aoun political mafia and cronyism, and M8/M14 sectarian outlook. Lebanon will be saved when Shia, Christians and Druze realize Hizb, Aoun and Jumblatt are taking them to the abyss by believing in Faustian protection rather than democracy will protect and prosper their communities; when Lebanese realize our diversity is our strongest asset desperately needed in the region; and when truly democratic people join to form a critical mass in next elections so people elect programs instead of individuals.
