Change and Reform: Does Respecting the National Pact Stop at the Rights of Christians?
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The Change and Reform bloc, led by MP Michel Aoun, condemned on Tuesday recent statements that have been made over the presidency and democracy, criticizing the “marginalization” of Christians.
MP Ibrahim Kanaan said after the bloc's weekly meeting at Rabieh: “Does respecting the National Pact halt at the rights of Christians?”
“Is there any greater injustice than the marginalization of Christians?” he asked.
“Is ignoring the will of the people part of democratic practice?” he continued.
“Democracy is about returning to the people. We proposed allowing the people to elect a president, which was rejected,” noted Kanaan.
“Our proposal of a popular survey over the presidency was also rejected,” he added.
“Are you really accusing us of violating democracy, when our valid proposals were rejected?” he wondered.
Christians are not followers, but partners in power, he declared.
Mistakes in applying the Taef Accord result in violations against coexistence, said the Change and Reform bloc MP.
Lebanon has been without a president since May 2014 when the term of Michel Suleiman ended without the election of a successor.
Aoun, along with Marada Movement leader MP Suleiman Franjieh, are running for the presidency.
Hizbullah, Aoun's key ally, announced recently that it would not attend electoral sessions unless there are guarantees that its candidate will be elected president.
Hizbullah and some of its allies, as well as March 14's Lebanese Forces, have argued that Aoun is more eligible than Franjieh to become president given the size of his parliamentary bloc and his influence in the Christian community.
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16 February 2016, 17:54
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Kanaan: Is ignoring the will of the people part of democratic practice?
The hypocrites! Were was your concern about the will of the people when you appointed Miqati prime minister and wrote an one way ticket to hariri.
16 February 2016, 17:56
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MP Ibrahim Kanaan after Change and Reform bloc's weekly meeting: We have heard a lot of talk in recent days over the National Pact. Is there any greater injustice than the marginalization of Christians?
Have you talked to your partner in marginalizing the Christians, hezbollah? Have you asked them when the position of General Security Director will be given back to the Christians?
16 February 2016, 17:58
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“Is ignoring the will of the people part of democratic practice?” he continued.
it seems the will of the people is only represented by what you will. The rest of the lebanese' opinions or wills do not matter. Head to parliament and exercise your will.
16 February 2016, 18:18
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Christians are not followers, but partners in power, he declared.
And that is why Hezbollah shared with you as "partners" its plans to wage war in Syria, Iraq, Yemen, etc and the 2006 war.
17 February 2016, 03:34
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the despicable troll has no life except making fake accounts and voting himself up.
16 February 2016, 21:16
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sectarians using the Christians at every opportunity they can.
16 February 2016, 21:48
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Family Protected Mazra3a: liars, corrupt, agents, traitors, destroyers of Lebanon and of the Christians.
17 February 2016, 03:00
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“Democracy is about returning to the people. We proposed allowing the people to elect a president, which was rejected,” noted Kanaan......
What people Mr. Kanaan? The Iranian mercenaries granted Lebanese citizenship by their proxies? Syria's lackeys like Berri's Amal? The syrians that were granted citizenship by the departing Hafez Assad? The PFLP and armed Palestinians some of whom carry citizenship unlawfully? Disarm all groups, kick out the unlawfull citizens, secure the border, then we can talk about people voting for a Christian President. Half the people came to Lebanon as invaders or Jihadists during the cvil war and stayed there.
17 February 2016, 07:50
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the general of generals is respected and loved by all shias. Hence he will be the next president.
