Aoun Says Fears of Proportional Representation Unjustified
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President Michel Aoun said on Tuesday that endorsing a new electoral law that guarantees proper representation in the upcoming parliamentary elections is one of the term's priorities, as he stated that fears of endorsing a proportional representation system are not justified.
“Our utmost priority is to stage the parliamentary elections based on a new electoral law that guarantees proper representation for all Lebanese factions,” said Aoun in a speech during a meeting with the diplomatic corps at Baabda palace.
“Concerns of some political parties over endorsing a proportional representation system are unjustified. Only a proportional system is capable of ensuring proper and just representation for all parties,” added the President.
He then added: “Some might lose their seats at parliament shall this system be applied but in the end we will all win the country's stability.”
“My will as president of Lebanon is to dedicate this position to embracing the unique Lebanese composition that is based on diversity, which has proven over the years an ability to confront challenges,” said Aoun.
“My will is to provide stability at the security, political, economic, social and financial levels to enable Lebanon to restore the positive role known to all on the international arena. We have started setting the plans for that, and some of these plans are on their way to implementation.”
The President also stressed that he is keen on protecting Lebanon's sovereignty and preserving its national unity.
17 January 2017, 13:54
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Aoun Says Concerns over Proportional Election Law Unjustified
Oh yes they are justified. First, the Taeif accord did not stipulate any proportional representation and many of its fundamentals have not been implemented like eliminating 'political sectarianism'. Add, there are no political parties in Lebanon than transcend sectarian divides.
In this country if you want to employ a 'darakeh' or even a secretary with minimal wage in any government position, the procedure has to adhere to sectarian considerations.
Let alone the ineffectiveness of governance when you have a parliament and a government that are the by product of proportional representation.
Aoun is simply trying to please his masters in hezbollah.
17 January 2017, 15:55
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lol @ the shia wired troll
hariri has been dead for 11 years!!! why hasn't Taif been implemented since then? During Emile Lahoud's dictatorship or the hezbollah aoun miqati government?
You are a true winner
17 January 2017, 16:25
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Mr. Awireless has demonstrated over the years positive proposals and for this he deserves my respect and admiration.
17 January 2017, 17:23
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Do you understand that this is not doing away with Article 24's set-aside of half of Parliament to Christian candidates? It only changes slightly how those set-aside seats and the other seats are awarded. It is microscopic moving of deck chairs on the Titanic. I am amazed how Mr. Aoun talks about this issue in terms of justice and propriety, diversity and unity, all the while not even mentioning majority rule. It is as if he thinks being a failed state is Lebanon's highest aspiration; and a failed state is what you are if your Constitution prevents reason, or the public, from being involved in governance. Or go ahead, educate me: why is that Christian set-aside needed?
18 January 2017, 09:22
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interesting the 'Christians' on the forum never have anything to say when the fake chrisrushlau keeps posting his iranian inspired article 24 rubbish.
18 January 2017, 04:53
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so the wireless router from tehran believes anyone who opposes his shia iranian views is a loser. Impressive
18 January 2017, 07:35
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and with honors too. abbas hashem is part of the fpm because in that district the fpm or whoever ends up winning the ticket is obliged to pick up a minority shia candidate on its list. Can abbas hashem become head of the fpm or atef majdalani head of mustaqbal? When they do come and vomit here and say Lebanon has parties that transcend sectarian divide.
just like dahieh is part of beirut's municipality and falls under its jurisdiction, everything you say is absolute filth.
18 January 2017, 15:15
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the only things proven are your continued lies and deceit. You were all for the Orthodox election Law for years because it was the only true law according to you that gave the Christians proper representation under a sectarian political system. Now, that aoun is trying to deliver on his promises to your hezb, you became a champion of proportional representation.
Diseased iranian troll....
17 January 2017, 14:49
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“My will is to provide stability at the security, political, economic, social and financial levels to enable Lebanon to restore the positive role known to all on the international arena. We have started setting the plans for that, and some of these plans are on their way to implementation.”
well done General, finally Lebanon has a leader.
18 January 2017, 09:18
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I am the roar, a shia who pretends to be christian. I have nothing to offer so i troll the forum and attack posters becaues i am filled with hate. I am ashamed of my appearance and my failures. I cannot hold a job more than week at a time. I have a speech impediment and missing teeth.
17 January 2017, 16:01
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They are paid to hate & spread vile to any article which could harm their paid agenda.
The proof? just watch how they address any comment that affirms good things for Lebanon, they will use _shia_Iranian, troll etc etc.
That's what their paid to do.
17 January 2017, 16:24
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I have gained so much respect for Mr. Incorruptible over the years because he believes the rise of Lebanon under general Aoun who is now president is inevitable.
I also respect him for his outstanding skills in math and sciences.
17 January 2017, 16:38
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Why don't you respect yourself for once ice-man...try it sometime.
this lame approach you use is so lame & old
seriously dude you're lameness is cringe material
GROW UP!
17 January 2017, 17:21
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lol using puppets & old lame lines is most traumatizing ..
No wonder you lot are unable to see reality, be it world events, politics or anything you post about.
18 January 2017, 09:24
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roar is an old timer in trolling. I have yet to read a comment of his that has any value.
