Aoun Firm, Says Inaugural Speech Won't be Transgressed
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President Michel Aoun emphasized that warning to use his constitutional powers to obstruct the parliamentary elections if they were to be staged on basis of the controversial 1960 law is serious, and assured that he will not go against his oath of office, al-Akhbar daily reported on Friday.
In an interview with the daily, Aoun said he was decisive when he told the ministers during a cabinet session last week “what I stated in my inaugural speech, are words under oath that can not be undone.”
The President asked: “How could the parliament continue for eight years and not be able to approve a new law for the parliamentary elections?
“I was clear to say and I reiterate that there is no need for maneuvering over the deadline issue or any other issue. We all know that these technical matters, including the potential for technical postponement, are matters addressed in the text of the new law,” Aoun continued saying.
He voiced calls on all parties to make good management of time “in order to formulate a new law that corrects popular representation for all Lebanese.”
“I am with an absolute proportional representation system. Everybody knows that this law will make my party lose parliamentary seats in favor of other blocs. However, the just and proper representation compel for serious sacrifices from those who regard a better future for their country,” stressed the President.
Referring to the election law proposals suggested by political parties, he added: “Despite that, they proposed a hybrid law that mixes proportional representation system and the winner-takes-all system. We told everyone that we are ready to discuss what paves way for the approval of a new law instead of wasting time.”
Aoun concluded: “There is no justification whatsoever for not drafting a new law as soon possible. If some believe that wasting time would push the need to staging the elections based on the 1960 law, then they do not know me. My words are clear and decisive. From my position as president I am entrusted to protect the constitution.”
27 January 2017, 11:09
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You cannot use your constitutional powers to 'suspend' an existing election law that you yourself approved in 2008 and declared following your victorious return from Doha that it was a law that restored stolen Christian rights.
However, you can use your constitutional powers to not sign/approve a new law.
Get some advise Mr. Prez
27 January 2017, 11:47
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The Doha accord in its third article stated: " adopting the caza as an electoral constituency in conformity with the 1960 law, whereby the districts of Marjayoun-Hasbaya, Baalbek-Hermel and West Bekaa-Rashaya remain as a single electoral constituency each."
The 1960 law is an approved and existing law. Stop your hallucination flamethrower.
27 January 2017, 12:06
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and according to the troll flamethrower aoun did not approve the doha accord which is based on the 1960 law. haha!
27 January 2017, 11:52
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hahahahahaha! No one and I mean no one can engage, argue and debate like you flamesrower. Your people's skills, social and academic qualifications put you at a different level altogether. You have a subtlety about you that one cannot but notice. No wonder my Nepalese domestic helper and friend adores you.
She always says you are sousing anazar, flamesrower!
27 January 2017, 14:15
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please flamethrower tell us under which law did aoun run and win his seat in metn in 2008?
27 January 2017, 15:27
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hahahahaha! your answers leave them bewildered and confused, searching for answers, questioning themselves, doubting their abilities.
That is why my Nepalese domestic helper adores you. She says you are somesing anazar flamesrower!
27 January 2017, 11:11
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Aoun concluded: “There is no justification whatsoever for not drafting a new law as soon possible. If some believe that wasting time would push the need to staging the elections based on the 1960 law, then they do not know me. My words are clear and decisive. From my position as president I am entrusted to protect the constitution.”
looool
27 January 2017, 11:13
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"From my position as president I am entrusted to protect the constitution.”
where does the constitution say we have to have a new election law simply because you said so?
27 January 2017, 11:53
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once again, you not only impress my maid but all of us!
somesing anazar!
27 January 2017, 12:04
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Excellent and civilized behavior. You cannot beat his argument so accuse him of being 'israeli' and that would solve your inferiority complex.
Typical behavior of a heretic!
27 January 2017, 12:40
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flamethrower is a prime example of what's wrong with this country. He cannot deal with reality because his reality or lack of is limited to his imaginary world where no one is allowed to question his delusions. I am surprised naharnet allows this creature to continue with his tantrums and insults. He should be exterminated and disposed of at the Costa Brava landfill.
27 January 2017, 11:16
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All this loser can do is not approve or sign on the cabinet/interior minister's request to call for the elections supervisory committee to meet which results in obstruction. He cannot suspend existing laws but he can veto new ones by virtue of not signing them.
27 January 2017, 11:19
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elected by what he continuously referred to as an 'illegal and unconstitutional' parliament, he is now claiming to have been entrusted to protect the constitution. What a joke!
27 January 2017, 11:24
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It should come as no surprise or secret that my respect for general aoun who is now president has increased exponentially over the years but specifically for saying that some believe wasting time would push the need to stage the elections based on the 1960 law, then they do not know him.
I do respect him.
27 January 2017, 11:25
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Part of my respect for him stems from the fact that his words are clear and decisive.
27 January 2017, 12:15
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Actually, aoun did clarify what his intentions are : "use his constitutional powers to obstruct the parliamentary elections"
something he is an expert at.
27 January 2017, 13:02
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Aoun will soon recognize that being president is in stark contrast to being the head of an appointed group of yes-men in his fpm or a platoon of soldiers in the military.. There is currently an existing election law, the 1960 law that was slightly modified in Doha, and absent an agreement on a new law, the 1960 law will remain constitutionally valid.
This talk of "they do not know me. My words are clear and decisive" are not very presidential.
27 January 2017, 15:25
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hahahahaha! always asking the right questions, always probing, always eager, always challenging others to realize their untapped potential, always the smart one, the funny one, the loved one.
No wonder my Nepalese domestic helper adores you flamesrower! She says you are somesing anazar!!
27 January 2017, 13:32
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I don't think he weighs his words before he spews them out. Ok, so tell us what will happen when parliament does not come up with a new law to your liking?
28 January 2017, 06:38
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ado, you sound like a total uneducated demagogue who creates his own delusional environment and believes it.
