The popular uprising in Lebanon, and what it means

It seems like democracy is busting out all over the Middle East these days. Since that Inaugural speech Bush gave, the Egyptian government has [link|http://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/meast/02/26/egypt.ap/|promised election reform], the Lebanese government [link|http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/4305927.stm|has resigned per the demand of massive popular protest], and the Baathist regime of Syria is [link|http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,12427949-38201,00.html|talking of a pullout from Lebanon].

Of course this has nothing at all to do with Bush's preceeding tough talk on precisely these subjects, or his election victory that puts him in a position to talk tough, or the successful elections in Iraq that vindicate his pro-democratic policy. Nothing at all. Pure coincidence. Just dumb luck. Right? Well, not so fast...

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Post #197,378 by marlowe 3/6/05 2:29:46 PM 3/6/05 2:33:21 PM Reply	The popular uprising in Lebanon, and what it means It seems like democracy is busting out all over the Middle East these days. Since that Inaugural speech Bush gave, the Egyptian government has [link\|http://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/meast/02/26/egypt.ap/\|promised election reform], the Lebanese government [link\|http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/4305927.stm\|has resigned per the demand of massive popular protest], and the Baathist regime of Syria is [link\|http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,12427949-38201,00.html\|talking of a pullout from Lebanon]. Of course this has nothing at all to do with Bush's preceeding tough talk on precisely these subjects, or his election victory that puts him in a position to talk tough, or the successful elections in Iraq that vindicate his pro-democratic policy. Nothing at all. Pure coincidence. Just dumb luck. Right? Well, not so fast... Freenet: /SSK@jbf~W~x49RjZfyJwplqwurpNmg0PAgM/marlowe/20050306.html [link\|http://fnmarlowe-politics-world.blogspot.com/2005/03/popular-uprising-in-lebanon-and-what.html\|Continued] ---------------------------------------------------------------- If you don't like my posts, don't click on them. Well, pardon us for winning the election. Edited by marlowe March 6, 2005, 02:33:21 PM EST Expand All History
Post #197,380 by boxley 3/6/05 2:39:24 PM Reply	peace will surely break out in lebanon well all and good, but what will hezzbulla do as well as the Iranian guards? will thy withdraw also? Or will they launch terror attacks against the lebanese government in power? thanx, boxley Any opinions expressed by me are mine alone, posted from my home computer, on my own time as a free american and do not reflect the opinions of any person or company that I have had professional relations with in the past 48 years. meep questions, help? [link\|mailto:pappas@catholic.org\|email pappas at catholic.org]
Post #197,384 by marlowe 3/6/05 2:47:37 PM Reply	Well, we're not fighting the French there. No victory worth having is easy. But the Lebanese are game, so let's back them up. ---------------------------------------------------------------- If you don't like my posts, don't click on them. Well, pardon us for winning the election.
Post #197,387 by boxley 3/6/05 2:50:03 PM Reply	last backup caused 245 dead marines and an Israeli invasion sometimes you have to let people figure out their own destiny. thanx, bill Any opinions expressed by me are mine alone, posted from my home computer, on my own time as a free american and do not reflect the opinions of any person or company that I have had professional relations with in the past 48 years. meep questions, help? [link\|mailto:pappas@catholic.org\|email pappas at catholic.org]
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Post #197,404 by boxley 3/6/05 5:16:11 PM 3/6/05 5:17:13 PM Reply	vi messagebody wwwwwwwwwwlx:wq Any opinions expressed by me are mine alone, posted from my home computer, on my own time as a free american and do not reflect the opinions of any person or company that I have had professional relations with in the past 48 years. meep questions, help? [link\|mailto:pappas@catholic.org\|email pappas at catholic.org] Edited by boxley March 6, 2005, 05:17:13 PM EST Expand All History

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