March 8 and 14 Criticize Jumblat’s Position on STL
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Progressive Socialist Party leader MP Walid Jumblat has ordered his MPs and members of his party not to issue statements on the Special Tribunal for Lebanon and simply abide by his recent comments on the matter during his press conference on Friday, reported the Kuwaiti al-Anbaa newspaper on Wednesday.
March 8 camp sources said that the MP’s warning against falling for the trap of international agendas is inapplicable for the current government as it is a cohesive cabinet, adding: “There is no room for dialogue with a new minority that decided to lead Lebanon against the Resistance’s arms.”
March 14 camp sources meanwhile announced their reservations on Jumblat’s cautious tone regarding the STL, noting that he was the leading figure responsible for the formation of the international tribunal even visiting his father’s grave upon the tribunal’s establishment.
They criticized the MP’s statements that it was suspicious that the indictment in the STL was released soon after the formation of the cabinet.
“These suspicions are a major favor to the March 8 camp similar to his turning against his former allies, the March 14 forces,” they said.
Jumblat had stated during the press conference that the decision to release the indictment was political.
“Justice requires us to avoid falling into the trap of international agendas, similar to what happened in the past,” he warned.
As much as justice is the only retribution for all martyrs and victims, civil peace is more important than all other matters, the MP declared.
“Civil peace is more important than all other matters and dialogue is the only way to avert strife and tensions,” Jumblat remarked.
“I believe that the government policy statement called for dialogue and there can be no escaping it,” the MP concluded.
06 July 2011, 11:51
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Jumblat is an idiot and a wishy washy person who changes his stance as often as he changes his shirt.
06 July 2011, 13:17
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“me staying in the government is more important than all other matters and standing for nothing is the only way to avert strife and tensions,” Jumblat remarked.
Ha ha, what a stooge, fitting that both sides are unhappy with him, he uses them both like whores.
06 July 2011, 14:18
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does he still have supporters?
anyway if yes we have to check their IQ levels lol hahahahaahahaha
bunch of sheep maaaaaa2 maaa2 maaaaaaa2 those are his followers sheep ma2 ma2 ma2
06 July 2011, 14:52
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Jumblat new name should be CAMELEON, in other words, INCOLOR, SANS SAVEUR et INODOR..... What an idiot...
06 July 2011, 14:52
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There can be no dialogue between adverse parties when one comes to the dialogue table with a gun and the other is unarmed. What is there to talk about that the gun's presence does not already resolve?
No dialogue can happen that is a true dialogue until all parties come to the table as equals, all equally disarmed, all equally committed to the state institutions all equally willing to concede arguing points for the sake of reaching a negotiated accord between the various opinions and positions present.
Can this happen with Hezbollah? It considers itself divinely inspired like the Quran. To compromise is to them, to corrupt its purity and those seeking compromise at a dialogue table are agents of corruption. How do you have an intelligent reasonable dialogue or even conversation with backwards people such as this who are armed and have no reservation about using their arms to pursue their theocracy in Lebanon?
06 July 2011, 18:03
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No this is actually a smart move. Breathing space and both sides can talk without loosing face. More will join.
06 July 2011, 18:36
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No matter what, they should be civil peace and stability on the ground... In life, we lose some and we gain some so it is important here to keep calm for both camps. There are some good people in the cabinet, Miqati is walking a very fine line but unfortunately he is been dictated by Hizballah on the policy the governemt will take as far as the STL is concerned. I repeat what I said before, the STL should be the opportunity for Nasrallah and HA to plead their case instead of opposing it. Imagine if they are innocent what kind of international popularity they may get...... It is a chance of a life time
06 July 2011, 21:08
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It is even worth than what Mouwaten says, the STL is SO special that it can also use false witness or any witness without mentioning his name and without the defense being granted the possibility to interrogate him directly, only through letters with judge Cassese serving as a buffer. even the Special tribunal for Yugoslavia which allowed testimony to be anonymous (covered face) didn't go as far, it also accepted well known rumors as proof!!! and in Cassese court it is called justice. Imagine if DSK was accused and that the defense couldn't investigate the past of the plaintiff, case would be sealed and DSK would go to prison for 70 years (not that I wouldn't be happy with that)... but justice is not here to serve me and make me happy neither in DSK case nor in STL case(s). the biggest problem for M14 is their inability to confront STL issues and try to fix them which shows their unwillingness to reach justice but rather their willingness to see a justice that pleases them.. not good!!
07 July 2011, 10:41
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To Mowaten, I agree with you, suppose they get convicted sentenced & executed. They will become Martyrs . We will ask Mr. Hassan to compromise on their blood for the sake of STABILITY IN LEBANON.... isn't that what he is asking the cedar's revolution to do on Hariri's blood....Will he ACCEPT, Thank you.
