I want to be selfish for once. This space is about me. I can talk and think, uninterrupted. Might be of relevance... or maybe not.

Saturday, August 18, 2007

Dormant syrian unit

Name: Michel Sleiman


He was nominated during the peak of Syrian influence, in 1998.

He was appointed by a Syrian puppet, called Lahoud.

He holds the Syrian Order of Merit, grade of excellence (check Lebanese army website)
Ironically, him and Lahoud belong to the same school that produced people such as Michel (again) Aoun.

A week ago he complained that the army did not get enough military support. Yesterday, after meeting with members of American congress, he thanked the US for all its help. I get confused, 2 opposing messages in one week?

Patriarch Sfeir did not notice that amendments never worked before, but he would ok it if it were to save the country?

Now, didn't we get it the first time with Aoun?
Didn't we get it the second time, with Lahoud?
Now Sleiman?

Amendments, army generals and presidents don't mix. Don't try this at home.

6 Comments:

Blogger Firas Wehbe said...

... and he is related by marriage to a top syrian official in Bashar's circle

... and generals are not used to going unopposed and can not tolerate people disagreeing with them

Yet, we still have people who think Aoun and Nasrallah are God's infallible representatives in Lebanon. Better work on your waiver... I'm sure as hell not going back any time soon.

12:35 PM

 
Blogger Firas Wehbe said...

... AND what country - that a decent human being desires to live in - lets clerics (from ANY religion) meddle with constitutional law?

12:38 PM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

he will have the honor of joining the illustrious names on this list:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_political_leaders_who_held_active_military_ranks_in_office

4:16 PM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

couldn't agree more wit ya. hope all is well, sadeeqi

7:28 AM

 
Blogger Paul said...

meeps, my friend. miss you loads.

2:04 PM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It has bесome a vital part of internet presence management for branding busineѕs and engagement ωith youг fans.
Аll you have tο add the expenses made
on stationerу, transport аnd delivery costs, repairs and maintеnance, teѕting, infrastructure services and bacκ-offіce services.
Usеs аnalytics tο examine
the country's progress on its deficit reduction plans.

my web blog; internet marketing for attorney

12:41 PM

 

Post a Comment

<< Home