The situation in Lebanon

What is happening in Lebanon right now is extremely interesting. The political climate is changing rapidly and people are beginning to get involved in an unprecedented level. I don't know what kind of coverage it has gotten in the United States, but based on what I've seen here, it is either extremely brief, or isn't accurate of the true situation.

If anyone was interested, here are a few great sources of information from the Beirut Indymedia site that give a little bit of the bigger picture.

IS THE LEBANESE OPPOSITION AN ALTERNATIVE?
There is absolutely no question that Syrian presence in the country and their sponsorship of this ruling class should end. But there should also be no question that we cannot allow the genuine calls for peace and freedom to be hijacked by fascists and war criminals. [more...]

The Hummus Revolution in Lebanon
Please do not use the word "revolution" so casually in referring to the events and developments in Lebanon. If you use the word "revolution" you are implying that the lousy bunch of crooks, war criminals, corrupt politicians, clerical clients, feudal warlords, militia gangsters are "revolutionaries". [more...]

HARIRI - Hot Diary of an Affair
Hariri's assasination is a national tragedy on many levels, but he is never and will never be a symbol of freedom and social justice. He is responsible for so many atrocious policies and actions that “we Lebanese” are paying for and will do for quite sometime. [more...]

Enjoy.