Gemayel Urges 'Worst Govt. in Lebanon History' to Resign
Phalange Party leader Amin Gemayel on Sunday slammed the government as the “worst in Lebanon’s history,” calling for its resignation and urging the opposition March 14 camp to practice “political resistance.”
“The solution begins by the government’s resignation, reconciling with the international community and finding a radical and quick solution to illegitimate arms,” Gemayel said in a speech during the inauguration of an office for his party in the Jezzine District town of Libaa.
“We totally understand the circumstances the country is going through and the accompanying difficulties and violations against sovereignty, territory and leaders, as the government stands idly by,” Gemayel added.
On the other hand, Gemayel urged “solidarity” among the ranks of the opposition March 14 coalition.
He called on March 14 to “form a ‘shadow authority’ and practice political resistance in order to push the government to heed the citizen’s daily problems.”
Addressing the recent attempt on MP Boutros Harb’s life, Gemayel said: “How can the country continue with the permanent threat facing a number of Lebanese figures and leaders, the last of which was the assassination bid against MP Boutros Harb?”
He also called on the state to “deal seriously with the specter of political assassination.”
08 July 2012, 22:10
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It makes no difference if Lebanon had a government or not. The government was always used as a political cover for the Mafias, whether M8 or M14 in power.
08 July 2012, 23:46
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Send the shia back to Iran where they originate from and where they belong. The south is occupied by Iran and their shia settlers.
09 July 2012, 06:34
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How about all the political figures in Lebanon resigning and we get new fresh blood who are educated, have something to put on the table and are elected based on qualifications and not the denomination nor the political party they belong to.
09 July 2012, 09:13
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this man is always confused. he is the one who stopped attending march 14 meetings and events which served no purpose but to weaken march 14. he said he is willing to go meet with nasrallah in his cave... so go and let march 14 be themselves
09 July 2012, 15:18
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Gemayel just got his monthly Salary from Qatar. Each speech is worth $2.5 million from Qatar. $3 million from Kuwait & $6 million from Saudi Arabia. Lady Geagea is on the same payroll.
09 July 2012, 18:30
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I see this has become a platform for immature, uneducated kids to debate their primitive differences and blind allegiances to tribal warlords. I would have expected more control from the site's administrators
