Suleiman: 95% Chance Elections Will Be Held, But Not According to 1960 Law
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President Michel Suleiman stated on Thursday that possible security dangers should not hinder the staging of the parliamentary elections, because these dangers will be more severe should the polls not be held and the term of the current parliament be extended.
He said: “There is a 95 percent chance that the elections will be held, but not according to the 1960 law.”
He made his remarks before a delegations from the editors syndicate.
“I am not banking on any development” as the constitution stipulates when the elections should be staged, added the president.
On some March 8 camp members' labeling as a “black day” his signing of the decree calling on the electoral bodies to the elections, Suleiman asked: “Is performing one's duties a black day?”
“Those concerned with the elections do not have the choice to oppose signing the decree,” he added.
Suleiman and Prime Minister Najib Miqati signed the decree on Monday calling on electoral bodies to hold the elections based on the 1960 law, which has been opposed by the rival March 8 and 14 camps.
“The 1960 law is dead, but it has not yet been buried. It will only be buried at parliament because a law cannot be eliminated without the approval of a new one,” he explained.
Commenting on the security situation in Lebanon, the president said: “This issue is not the sole responsibility of the army and security forces, but politicians and religious authorities are also obligated to maintain the peace.”
Addressing the repercussions of the Syrian crisis on Lebanon, Suleiman wondered: “Why would we want to spread the crisis to the country?”
“Why should we sacrifice our nation to the Arab Spring?” he asked.
07 March 2013, 18:19
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Dear Mr President
explain to us why there is high mobilization within the ranks of hizbushaitan, ssnp, fpm and marada?
this just came in from high security sources.
07 March 2013, 20:08
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I'm sick and tired of this sectarian system. It must be abolished sooner rather than later. It's the only way to make Lebanon function like a normal democracy.
07 March 2013, 22:07
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Yes andre...absolutely. That's why ALL weapons must be surrendered...private/sects....and only the LAF allowed to maintain possession. You have to make strict/harsh laws that will severely punish those who insist on carrying weapons and if caught....will face serious consequences. Once you drive this fear into all.....then Lebanon will be the envy and example for the rest of the Arab world...and world for that matter.
However we have one problem: This Persian militia that calls itself the people of God who will never lay down its weapons. They are evil and will no doubt send Lebanon to hell.
08 March 2013, 01:27
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brucelee, stop insulting people you disagree with. you're not helping your M8 friends by giving them this netiquette.
07 March 2013, 21:16
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Do the people in Lebanon identify themselves as uniquely Lebanese no matter what sect or religion, or align themselves on religious lines with full faith and credit to other nations/interests? You know the answer. Take out all the religious leaders and make them irrelevant if you have the stomach to do it. Elect people in offices who will work for the good of the country as a whole. If the country can't, then those who can bring a true and lasting change will continue following the Exit signs out of Lebanon and be useful elsewhere.
07 March 2013, 21:49
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Kahwaji, Suleiman, and Hassan. 1 down 2 to go for the Iranian/Syrians... And their Lebanese worshipers.
