Aoun Vows to Stay in Presidential Race if Negotiations are Not on 'Republic Survival'
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Free Patriotic Movement leader MP Michel Aoun on Tuesday called for negotiating with him over “the survival of the republic,” stressing that he will not withdraw from the presidential race if there is no “key change in the practices of power.”
“The problem is not over electing a certain person as president of the republic but rather over 'electing the republic' and the survival of the republic,” Aoun told reporters after the weekly meeting of the Change and Reform bloc in Rabieh.
“I will only negotiate with anyone according to this principle, or else I will stay in the (electoral) race,” he added.
Aoun is still the candidate of the March 8 camp in the face of Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea, the nominee of the March 14 forces. The rivalry between the two men has led to a lack of quorum in 15 electoral sessions in parliament, amid a boycott by the MPs of Aoun and Hizbullah.
The presidential seat has been vacant since president Michel Suleiman's term ended on May 25.
“Upon every attempt to form a new government, we faced the same problem. They said we didn't have the right to obtain a sovereign ministerial portfolio or high-ranking posts in state administrations,” Aoun lamented.
“There is no equal power-sharing in the parliament. There is no partnership or balance and there is no electoral law that respects the stipulations of the Document (of National Accord). There is no balance in implementing the developmental projects, and in short, the main articles of Taef (Accord) are not being implemented,” the FPM leader decried.
Warning that the situation in the country is “critical,” Aoun noted that foreign bank deposits “will start diminishing in Lebanon if there is no key change in the practices of power.”
“What can justify this deterioration in practicing power? The (Taef) Accord will not remain in place if its stipulations are not being respected,” he cautioned.
“Why haven't we extracted oil until now? Why haven't we built a gas pipeline? Is it because it costs $400 million and can generate $1 billion in revenues? Why has our deficit in the electricity sector reached $28 billion?” Aoun wondered.
“Why don't we have water? How can our homeland survive if we continue in this manner? The Taef Accord was not implemented and the malicious approach is not ethical,” he went on to say.
Aoun vowed to keep struggling “until the last moment” against any foreign interference, noting that any hegemony “is not in Lebanon's interest.”
“We are ready for negotiations and our history is a guarantee for all citizens,” he added.
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09 December 2014, 19:31
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Aoun: Why don't we have water? How can our homeland survive if we continue in this manner? The Taef Accord was not implemented and the malicious approach is not ethical.
We don't have water because of Taef, seriously! You have been in government for the last 7 years and you ask why we don't have water?!
Aoun: I will keep struggling until the last moment against any foreign interference, because it is not in Lebanon's interest.
yes, keep struggling against foreign influence by not carrying out your duties and going down to parliament to elect a president. It seems "foreign" influence wants a president elected and you are struggling against "foreign" influence.
Pathetic!
09 December 2014, 19:44
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Jeez, I never thought that it was Tuesday again, and the old man I remember is paid to say just about anything. Wlak ro7 wou ndab wlah, kafena minnak. You will kick the bucket still thinking that you can be president, wlak la deynti ma terja3. Aoun, you are not fit even to work in Baabda's kitchen let alone rule over an entire nation. Ya 3ammeh, we saw your predecessor Lahoud, what a mess, now you're thinking to come and complete what was left of the mess. Er7al, deyr El Salib is waiting for you, yalla.
09 December 2014, 21:22
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Not fit? This is big word. Aoun Aoun ya Aoun, if it was not you it will be your suns in law, if not them Kanaan, All gi in circles riund and riund, enough is enough enough s enough.
09 December 2014, 19:53
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blame blame blame and then some more blame for those who still doubt. A narcissist loser who refuses to take ownership of his own mistakes.
09 December 2014, 20:47
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I await the day when I will read ONE meaningful post, ONE counter argument, ONE credible or mature info from you, ...flamethrower-- , but alas!
09 December 2014, 22:22
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"Following a Syrian withdrawal, it is quite conceivable that
the Syrian regime will leave behind many of its instruments of
terror and destruction as well as its paramilitary/intelligence
apparatus. Therefore, it is imperative that Syrian withdrawal be
accompanied by a complete disarmament of all armed elements.
Only the legitimate armed forces of Lebanon can be entrusted
with providing security to the Lebanese people."
Idiot!
09 December 2014, 20:04
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Aoun will not withdraw from the presidential race, after all it was Nasrallah who nominated him and it's up to Nasralall to withdraw that nomination.
09 December 2014, 20:04
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Way to go General Aoun, we don't have any water because of Geagea's toxic wastes, consumed it.
09 December 2014, 20:43
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"The one who accepts evil without fighting against it, is cooperating with it." (Martin Luther King)
09 December 2014, 20:52
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"they had no choice": aoun said that in front of the US senate, you are saying he is a liar too? mmmm intersting... LOL
09 December 2014, 21:44
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yes he did poor idiot in denial....
" Like an organized crime syndicate which uses fear, intimidation,
and violence as instruments of pressure to buy silence from otherwise good and honorable people, the Syrian regime uses
these terrorist organizations as instruments of pressure in a
foreign policy strategy that has earned for Syria a "no questions
asked" attitude from the free world with regard to its occupation
of Lebanon and its persecution of the Lebanese people.
18 09 2033 USA senate...
even if you did not want to cooperate with the syrians you had to or die...
but you will deny that too...
09 December 2014, 22:35
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What's the matter? I thought you wanted a President for Lebanon so bad, here is the perfect example of a real leader.
10 December 2014, 13:58
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Thereafter what ya Mystic, Sayed Hassan for president? Allah yerda3 3aleyk, rawwe2a 3aleyna.
09 December 2014, 20:05
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“The problem is not over electing a certain person as president of the republic but rather over 'electing the republic' and the survival of the republic,” Aoun told reporters after the weekly meeting of the Change and Reform bloc in Rabieh.
-- and because Geagea doesn't want the survival of the republic, you will continue your boycott. But didn't you say recently you'd be willing to run against him head to head??
09 December 2014, 21:33
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Aoun is the republic lmfaoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo you did not just say hahahahahahahahahahahahaha
oh Flamey, he who has orange walls, orange bed sheets, orange table cloths, and a big orange checkmark engraved on his forehead
oh Flamey, he who sings "Allah Aoun" as he goes to sleep every night, dreaming that one day he will become the ra2is el joumhouriyeh al-Loubnaniyah. Do me a favour Flamey: go to Youtube and type "Aoun youtups" and just watch it. Aoun begins talking at 20 seconds...
09 December 2014, 23:53
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Lmaoooooooooo my silly Youtube antics, or Michel Naim's???? He's the one who said Youtups not me. And really, you don't have time to look on Youtube but you have time to post stupid comments! Your hypocrisy rivals that of Aoun's.
09 December 2014, 20:07
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“Upon every attempt to form a new government, we faced the same problem. They said we didn't have the right to obtain a sovereign ministerial portfolio or high-ranking posts in state administrations,” Aoun lamented.
-- Are you referring to control over the LAF???? And the energy and water ministry??
09 December 2014, 22:33
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To Fart thrower up there ☆ ☆☆
How old are you? Seriously, Syrian Regime did not aprove Lunatic Aoun return? Do you believe yourself, or you still want to be that person that follow a mistake. AOUN is a mistake. A Big Problem for him self first. Hi is also being manipulated by Nasrallah of GhizEbola, to keep his support to thwir filthy machine while on the other hand getting the funding for his looser institutions, TV and block ... all financed by Iran throigh Hizbola while amy profits theymake goes to Bassil and companies.
09 December 2014, 20:11
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“Why haven't we extracted oil until now? Why haven't we built a gas pipeline? Is it because it costs $400 million and can generate $1 billion in revenues? Why has our deficit in the electricity sector reached $28 billion?” Aoun wondered.
“Why don't we have water? How can our homeland survive if we continue in this manner? The Taef Accord was not implemented and the malicious approach is not ethical,” he went on to say.
-- You should be wondering, after all it was your son-in-law who controlled the energy and water for three years...
09 December 2014, 21:19
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Looool right Flamey. The internet in the mountains is still not up to par. And what about our water? Why is 70% of our fresh water still going out to the Mediterranean Sea?? Why are we importing water from Turkey, when we have the most fresh water in the Middle East?? And who's been controlling the energy and water since 2005, March 14??? First it was Fneish, then Tabourian, then Bassil, then Nazarian, all M8. You've been controlling energy and water for the entire 10 years since Syria left, and we still live on moteur 12 hours a day and we still have no water!
09 December 2014, 21:27
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putting the exploitation of oil in the hands of politicians unable to solve the BASIC energy needs and people's needs is frightening...
it will lead to a major catastrophe instead of the contrary!
09 December 2014, 20:12
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Aoun vowed to keep struggling “until the last moment” against any foreign interference, noting that any hegemony “is not in Lebanon's interest.”
-- Sure you will Jeddo... You'll struggle for your last breath in Rabiyeh while you let your friends from Dahye take over this country on Iran's orders...
09 December 2014, 20:25
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Aoun Vows to Stay in Presidential Race if Negotiations are Not on 'Republic Survival'........
Wrong title ofr the article, it should say
Aoun Vows to keep Presidential Race and the constitution hostage if Negotiations are Not on electing him as President.
09 December 2014, 20:26
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It really is a sin against humanity this man is still alive.
09 December 2014, 20:34
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yes we have watched how you managed to down vote them 6 times so far.
09 December 2014, 20:36
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When is Lebanon going to get rid of this nuisance.
This guy is threatening our existence and destroying our future.
09 December 2014, 21:52
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see what i mean? he does not address you and you insult him... poor FT
09 December 2014, 20:40
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hahahahaha! you are relentless in your pursuit of the truth, a fearless advocate of debate with facts, an uber purists in search of transparency. My boss loves you and always tells us " Learn from Flamesrower the Legend"... Somesing Anazar!
09 December 2014, 20:41
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"Woe to those who call what is bad, good, and what is good, bad, who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness." (Isaiah)
09 December 2014, 20:42
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"The one who accepts evil without fighting against it, is cooperating with it." (Martin Luther King)
09 December 2014, 20:44
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"The one who accepts evil without fighting against it, is cooperating with it." (Martin Luther King)
09 December 2014, 20:45
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"The one who accepts evil without fighting against it, is cooperating with it." (Martin Luther King)
09 December 2014, 20:45
35
"The one who accepts evil without fighting against it, is cooperating with it." (Martin Luther King)
09 December 2014, 20:45
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"The one who accepts evil without fighting against it, is cooperating with it." (Martin Luther King)
09 December 2014, 20:46
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I await the day when I will read ONE meaningful post, ONE counter argument, ONE credible or mature info from you, ...flamethrower-- , but alas!
09 December 2014, 20:51
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watch FT on his Tuesdays insulting spree already salivating to ease his frustrations....
09 December 2014, 21:37
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he'll tell anything to anybody..
View 06BEIRUT1238 at Wikileaks.org
09 December 2014, 21:59
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"Following a Syrian withdrawal, it is quite conceivable that
the Syrian regime will leave behind many of its instruments of
terror and destruction as well as its paramilitary/intelligence
apparatus. Therefore, it is imperative that Syrian withdrawal be
accompanied by a complete disarmament of all armed elements.
Only the legitimate armed forces of Lebanon can be entrusted
with providing security to the Lebanese people."
- this traitor then allied with hezbollah the armed militia he asked to disarm in 2003 in front of the americans right upon his arrival! LOL
- supports the assad family when he asked for its ousting in France...
and some want him to be president? well if they trust a man spitting on what he says then that is another pb....
09 December 2014, 22:53
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Aoun has a new version of "I will survive":
"In Baabda I was afraid I was petrified
Kept thinking I could never live without the republic by my side
But in Paris I spent so many nights
Thinking how Assad did me wrong
And I grew strong
And I learned how to get along with his son
And so now I am back
from outer space
I just walked in to find Hassan here with that fun look upon his face
I should have allied with his stupid flock
I should have made you leave Baabda's keys
If I had known for just one second Geagea be back to bother me
Go on now go, walk out the door
Just turn around now
'Cause you're not welcoming me anymore
Weren't you the one who went to Sleiman and said bye
Do you think I'd crumble
Did you think I'd lay down and die?
09 December 2014, 22:53
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Oh no not I. I will survive
Oh as long as I know how to lie
I know Gebran will stay alive
and I've got all my life to live
I've got you Republic and you'll give and I'll survive
I will survive! Hey, Hey!
10 December 2014, 08:57
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if you want to extend the past 30 years of lebanese history don't let GMA take over...if you want to change, feel the freedom, powerful gov, rules to be applied n obeid n no one above the law, if you want to extract resources n build lebanon not stealing them, if u want to make a country people living in dignity not a company where the people are employees, if you want to experience all this mafi wallah gheir el General!!! this is our last chance believe it or not ..just think of your kids n their future not zawarib el syese n open ur eyes don't let hate destroy what ir pure n right...God save our General n empower him to help us before its too late.......!
10 December 2014, 22:16
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You cannot possibly be serious! What sort of dignity do you imagine Lebanon will enjoy if it is governed by a raving lunatic such as this guy, who betrayed his people and left them to die while he ran away (remember 13th of October 1990)? God save Lebanon from the "general" and may he shuffle off this mortal coil as soon as possible - I still want my kids to come see Lebanon one day, and so long as such a disease as the 2orta of M8 continue to turn Lebanon into a garbage dump, I'll spare my kids such suffering and keep them out of there. How do you sleep at night, Sophia, knowing that you support such a psychopathic criminal? How can you look at yourself in the mirror? Ma 3ayb 3alayki?
10 December 2014, 11:36
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It's an ongoing problem with this fellow, I recall in 1990 on the 12th of October to be exact he made an infamous speech about how he will fight to the end die at his comand post and those who want to leave can leave he will be the last one to leave. I think he finished this speech on October 13 while he was cowering inside a racing worthy m113, equipped with an f1 engine, on the way to the French embassy with suitcases full of central bank cash that was supposed to pay the salaries of the now dying soldiers he deserted and left behind.
10 December 2014, 17:56
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Perfectly said Boujamrah. Michel Aoun is still exactly the same, he says one thing now and will deny it 5 minutes later. If the man is not mentally sick, if he is not a chronic liar, if he is not a greedy sod, then he must a combination of them all, including a very evil man. Aoun doesn't accept the tons of videos kept in archives, in this case the video in which he said he will die fighting to the last kitchen corner, to the last kitchen knife. The next day he was photographed in the French Embassy with his clique smoking cigars as his men were being butchered. had it not been for Hobeika, (HK), his wife and daughters would have been given a truly horrible fate.
10 December 2014, 12:25
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the day you ll leave aside your hatred and stop insulting you will not see your posts erased, little hitlerian hater....
but let me shed a tear, must be diffcult for you, yet another frustration for you, snif snif snif....
10 December 2014, 14:01
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FT, have you tried the Orange forum, where intolerance is the order of the day? ma3leysh ya akh, if this forum is more like pro-M14, it is not a crime. Then I have yet to see a Hizballah forum, wow, if that was to happen, image the auto mode for deletions on anything that is not yellow or even yellowish or orange, or even orange-ish.
