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		<title>By: Imad</title>
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		<dc:creator>Imad</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 21:37:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>It is sad to see LF fighting over a website after all those Years of war and economic hardship and high percentage of immigration on top of being number one enemy of syria and its dogs in lebanon and on the list of unwanted party in Lebanon. As a member of the LF and as many of U are , I fought and sacraficed many years of my youth for the cause and seeing U biggering over who is official and who is not seems not only pathetic but egnorant.U all say U want democracy in the LF , so obey it and work it to UR benefit and if for some reasons U dislike the Hakim, when elections come do not vote for him , and till then stop the hate among ourselves and unite , the enemy is on the door.We paid a high prize for Lebanon and the christians , do not fail the community.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is sad to see LF fighting over a website after all those Years of war and economic hardship and high percentage of immigration on top of being number one enemy of syria and its dogs in lebanon and on the list of unwanted party in Lebanon. As a member of the LF and as many of U are , I fought and sacraficed many years of my youth for the cause and seeing U biggering over who is official and who is not seems not only pathetic but egnorant.U all say U want democracy in the LF , so obey it and work it to UR benefit and if for some reasons U dislike the Hakim, when elections come do not vote for him , and till then stop the hate among ourselves and unite , the enemy is on the door.We paid a high prize for Lebanon and the christians , do not fail the community.</p>
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		<title>By: Ouwette</title>
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		<dc:creator>Ouwette</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 21:14:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Ya N,

We respect what you have done for the LF, you and Cedars and all the other guys. W eza 3endak haw l2as2ila, why don't you go and ask them to Hakim bel mou2tamar l3am ariban?
I have some answers to your questions; here they are:

1- This propaganda about church bells is really disgusting! Wlek ya khayye wa2ta yotla3 batrak lmwarne yetsala7 ma3 za3im ldruze, w ykouno l LF &#38; PSP flags 7ad ba3don, I call this a sincere RECONCILIATION. Wel be2e tafassil...

2- Ra7 wafed mnel masla7a w zar manate2 lchrit l7doude...enno baddak l hakim yo2ta3 be manate2 7ezballah ya3ne?? L jame3a 3am bira2bo lmatar w bet2elle l hakim yrou7 la3endon? Ba3den sar mechkle bel darak bel nesbe la chabeb l Klei3a w 7ekyo Georges Adwan w befteker meche 7alon. L ouwet 3am ta3mel ad ma fiya.

3- Enno ma3 kel hal kita3at bel ouwet (mou7amin, businessmen, doctors, nurses...) wel tonzim, and you're still saying we're a movement? Ntorlak kam chaher, bissir lmou2tamar l3am w mensir officially 7ezb.

4- Bel nesbe lal international tribunal, befham men 7adissak enno houwe kermel soud 3youno la Mr. Hariri? Ya N, May Chidiac lal Hariri? Walla Jebran? Walla Pierre w Antoine? This is the same speech li besma3o men l3awniyye...N, akid enta ma techbahon wala 1% bass lech 3am te7ke hek? W bel nesbe lal chabeb be Syria, enno chou baddak aktar men enno l hakim sallamo mouzakkara la Ban Ki-Moon? Chou fina na3mel aktar? Aslan all the parties be 14 March tbanno l2asiyye w hopefully...

5- Be osset lchabeb li barra, please bala mouzeyade! Ana ba3ref chakhsiyan aktar men wa7ad mennon (eza baddak tsammiyon "Geagea bootlickers" sammiyon) w mech 2edrin yerja3o la2enno lwade3 ktir da2i2 w ma fina ne2cho publically. Keno met2amlin kheir bass fal Lahoud bass it's very complicated. Enno mfakkar ma ba2a fi souriyye bel balad? ;)

6- Machrou3 l ouwet houwa houwa lam yataghayyar wa lan yataghayyar, houwa kadiyyatouna mounzou woujidna bi haza lchark: ldife3 3an massi7iyi lebnan wa 3an lkayan loubnani. W kel zarf 2elo tari2to.

Finally, it seems enno jez2 kbir men lchabeb li 3am bine2cho lmawdou3 mettef2in at least 3a osset l "official vs unofficial" fa khallouna nballech fiya (metel osset lri2asse wel salle lmoutakamile :) )


Regards,</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ya N,</p>
<p>We respect what you have done for the LF, you and Cedars and all the other guys. W eza 3endak haw l2as2ila, why don&#8217;t you go and ask them to Hakim bel mou2tamar l3am ariban?<br />
I have some answers to your questions; here they are:</p>
<p>1- This propaganda about church bells is really disgusting! Wlek ya khayye wa2ta yotla3 batrak lmwarne yetsala7 ma3 za3im ldruze, w ykouno l LF &amp; PSP flags 7ad ba3don, I call this a sincere RECONCILIATION. Wel be2e tafassil&#8230;</p>
<p>2- Ra7 wafed mnel masla7a w zar manate2 lchrit l7doude&#8230;enno baddak l hakim yo2ta3 be manate2 7ezballah ya3ne?? L jame3a 3am bira2bo lmatar w bet2elle l hakim yrou7 la3endon? Ba3den sar mechkle bel darak bel nesbe la chabeb l Klei3a w 7ekyo Georges Adwan w befteker meche 7alon. L ouwet 3am ta3mel ad ma fiya.</p>
<p>3- Enno ma3 kel hal kita3at bel ouwet (mou7amin, businessmen, doctors, nurses&#8230;) wel tonzim, and you&#8217;re still saying we&#8217;re a movement? Ntorlak kam chaher, bissir lmou2tamar l3am w mensir officially 7ezb.</p>
<p>4- Bel nesbe lal international tribunal, befham men 7adissak enno houwe kermel soud 3youno la Mr. Hariri? Ya N, May Chidiac lal Hariri? Walla Jebran? Walla Pierre w Antoine? This is the same speech li besma3o men l3awniyye&#8230;N, akid enta ma techbahon wala 1% bass lech 3am te7ke hek? W bel nesbe lal chabeb be Syria, enno chou baddak aktar men enno l hakim sallamo mouzakkara la Ban Ki-Moon? Chou fina na3mel aktar? Aslan all the parties be 14 March tbanno l2asiyye w hopefully&#8230;</p>
<p>5- Be osset lchabeb li barra, please bala mouzeyade! Ana ba3ref chakhsiyan aktar men wa7ad mennon (eza baddak tsammiyon &#8220;Geagea bootlickers&#8221; sammiyon) w mech 2edrin yerja3o la2enno lwade3 ktir da2i2 w ma fina ne2cho publically. Keno met2amlin kheir bass fal Lahoud bass it&#8217;s very complicated. Enno mfakkar ma ba2a fi souriyye bel balad? <img src='http://www.ouwet.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>6- Machrou3 l ouwet houwa houwa lam yataghayyar wa lan yataghayyar, houwa kadiyyatouna mounzou woujidna bi haza lchark: ldife3 3an massi7iyi lebnan wa 3an lkayan loubnani. W kel zarf 2elo tari2to.</p>
<p>Finally, it seems enno jez2 kbir men lchabeb li 3am bine2cho lmawdou3 mettef2in at least 3a osset l &#8220;official vs unofficial&#8221; fa khallouna nballech fiya (metel osset lri2asse wel salle lmoutakamile <img src='http://www.ouwet.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> )</p>
<p>Regards,</p>
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		<title>By: bashirist for life</title>
		<link>http://www.ouwet.com/n10452/editorials/i-ask-why/#comment-340764</link>
		<dc:creator>bashirist for life</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2008 21:11:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Roch,
That's exactly my point, wish we are now the way we were before, strong and determind. As far as changing my name to aounist, NO THANKS i'd rather have both of my legs cut off but thank you.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Roch,<br />
That&#8217;s exactly my point, wish we are now the way we were before, strong and determind. As far as changing my name to aounist, NO THANKS i&#8217;d rather have both of my legs cut off but thank you.</p>
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		<title>By: Bachir 7ay Fina</title>
		<link>http://www.ouwet.com/n10452/editorials/i-ask-why/#comment-340540</link>
		<dc:creator>Bachir 7ay Fina</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2008 18:01:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>N
2as2eltak mazbouta bass osit el website ma ma3ak 7a2 fiha. 
t7ot "official" 3ala website mano heik mech mazbouta.
2aloulkoun tchilouha w ma 2belto tabb chou bye2edro ya3emlo gheir heik ?

kel el ossa we2fé 3ala kelmit official chilouha w khlosna, l2ossa mech teksir rous</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>N<br />
2as2eltak mazbouta bass osit el website ma ma3ak 7a2 fiha.<br />
t7ot &#8220;official&#8221; 3ala website mano heik mech mazbouta.<br />
2aloulkoun tchilouha w ma 2belto tabb chou bye2edro ya3emlo gheir heik ?</p>
<p>kel el ossa we2fé 3ala kelmit official chilouha w khlosna, l2ossa mech teksir rous</p>
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		<title>By: roch</title>
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		<dc:creator>roch</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2008 07:09:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>bashirist, change your name to aounist and go back to lfpm
LF was the only party to have 'stayed' in lebanon under the syrian boot and fought within.
other took the first plane to paris</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>bashirist, change your name to aounist and go back to lfpm<br />
LF was the only party to have &#8217;stayed&#8217; in lebanon under the syrian boot and fought within.<br />
other took the first plane to paris</p>
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		<title>By: bashirist for life</title>
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		<dc:creator>bashirist for life</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2008 01:58:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The LF is not what it used to be back in the days, i understand times have changed but we should be united not divided. Time have made us weak. It seems to me that we are spectators watching form the sideline unable to do anything or take a stand in what we beleive. I think the LF party was destined to be doomed back on that september day in 1982.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The LF is not what it used to be back in the days, i understand times have changed but we should be united not divided. Time have made us weak. It seems to me that we are spectators watching form the sideline unable to do anything or take a stand in what we beleive. I think the LF party was destined to be doomed back on that september day in 1982.</p>
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		<title>By: LF :D</title>
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		<dc:creator>LF :D</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 20:59:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>if u are with lf i think u know that the future of the lf is not that bright</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>if u are with lf i think u know that the future of the lf is not that bright</p>
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		<title>By: elie</title>
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		<dc:creator>elie</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 20:58:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>why why why? that`s the only thing you can think about. well let me answer you

A-When did we deny our identity, and what is your identiy other than Lebanese.

A-who is praising what, and for how long we need to live in our history, we learn from it for our future not live it.

A-Because we need to have new page with the Druze we need to make it easier for our commrads to go back without fear, have`t you heard of a man who blessed his killers, if not read the bible.

A-There is a country that is more important for it to servive, than a bell because if this country ceased to exist, you`ll never need a bell.

A-Because the Rabieh Idiot did`t allow for any reconciliation, you speak as if you live on the moon and not aware of this snake that lives on others flesh what is he doing, you know if you really are LF THAT HE HATES US MORE THAN ANYTHING IN THIS WORLD AND WILL NOT LEAVE US ALONE OR LET BE ANY RECONCILATION BETWEEN CHRISTIANS.

A-None of the old officers wanted to work within the ranks, they all wanted to be something big they all wanted everything or nothing, no one put them away they put themselves away, these days are for THINK TANKER not TANK OPERATORS, as for st. Ilige. I know their hearts and I know its a misunderstanding that needs to be solved but it will need clear days for everyone, specially Hakim.

A-Because el messira refused to go back to be part of the LF, they refused to accept that Strida was Hakim`s voice when he was in prison, and worked against her/his will during those days.

A-For Antoine Njem I agree with you 100% I wish I can give an answer but I don`t, as for Selman Smaha to us he is like Jean Aziz. that should tell you, he does`t even mention that once he was in the LF, such people don`t deserve to talk about them.

A-When Hizbullah becomes like any other party in lebanon then you can ask this silly question, MAN WHERE DO YOU LIVE .

A-Why? BECAUSE WE ARE LIVING IN A FUCKING CRAZY COUNTRY YA MAN, since Hakim came out from prison and the country is in ruin,edge of war you name it, what the hell are you talking about, if your that powerfull why don`t you give us couple of years of peace and then if we still where we are I WILL JOIN YOU.

A-IF THE LF IS PLAYING THE SECONDARY ROLE WHY THE HELL EVERYONE IS ATTACKING IT, TELL ME FOR HEAVEN SAKE WHY WE HAVE TO DEFEND OURSELVES 10 TIMES A DAY FROM OUR HATERS, WHY EVERY WEEK THAT MONKEY IN RABIEH AND THE BABOONS IN DAHIEY ACUSSE US OF  MASS GRAVES, SNIPERS, IDIOTIC PICTURES  ETC ETC ETC ...    IF YOU DON`T SEE THAT THEN I FEEL SORRY FOR YOU. THAT SHOULD TELL YOU HOW SCARD THEY ARE FROM OUR ROLL IN 14 MARCH, THE ONLY GROUP THAT SCARS THEM ARE US.

A-Because the international tribunal will lead to our prisoners in syria. what do you expect, that Hakim ask Bashar to release them or the Monkey in Rabieh free them? he even denied they exist.

A-When did he rejected and how to you come out with these comment, plus DO YOU THINK THAT THE MUSLIMS WILL ACCEPT FEDERALISM DO YOU THINK THAT IT WOULD BE EASY TO ACCOMPLISH AT THIS TIME, IF YOU DO THEN YOUR ARE UN ATTACHED TO EARTH.

A-Most of them are able to come back but they rather not because after all these years those people already have life where they are, and they live and strive I personly know few who said we wish but can`t,not because they are not allowed but rather because they can`t have the same life in lebanon as they have it now in the countries that took them when they left YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT. now there might be some who has something agianst them in court due to the old regime, those are being worked on and when you have a full goverment that function properly then come and ask if they did`t cleared their files.

And Finally our future is to get out from this tunel that HIZBULLAH AND AOUN put lebanon in and after that  IF THINGS DID`T CHANGE I WILL JOIN YOU 

Ya rafi when you need something, you have to look around you and see if it possible to happen, I would like you to remember what the  RABIEH MONKEY  did in 1990 when he declared war on us wanted to unite the arms, although lebanon was still divided and all our enemies were heavliy armed and this BABOON without regards destroyed our power that we had and look where we are now because of that.
Please since you remember well think and when you think remember.

Bekel Mahabee 
tahiyee kowateeyee
LONG LIVE LEBANESE FORCES
LONG LIVE LEBANON</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>why why why? that`s the only thing you can think about. well let me answer you</p>
<p>A-When did we deny our identity, and what is your identiy other than Lebanese.</p>
<p>A-who is praising what, and for how long we need to live in our history, we learn from it for our future not live it.</p>
<p>A-Because we need to have new page with the Druze we need to make it easier for our commrads to go back without fear, have`t you heard of a man who blessed his killers, if not read the bible.</p>
<p>A-There is a country that is more important for it to servive, than a bell because if this country ceased to exist, you`ll never need a bell.</p>
<p>A-Because the Rabieh Idiot did`t allow for any reconciliation, you speak as if you live on the moon and not aware of this snake that lives on others flesh what is he doing, you know if you really are LF THAT HE HATES US MORE THAN ANYTHING IN THIS WORLD AND WILL NOT LEAVE US ALONE OR LET BE ANY RECONCILATION BETWEEN CHRISTIANS.</p>
<p>A-None of the old officers wanted to work within the ranks, they all wanted to be something big they all wanted everything or nothing, no one put them away they put themselves away, these days are for THINK TANKER not TANK OPERATORS, as for st. Ilige. I know their hearts and I know its a misunderstanding that needs to be solved but it will need clear days for everyone, specially Hakim.</p>
<p>A-Because el messira refused to go back to be part of the LF, they refused to accept that Strida was Hakim`s voice when he was in prison, and worked against her/his will during those days.</p>
<p>A-For Antoine Njem I agree with you 100% I wish I can give an answer but I don`t, as for Selman Smaha to us he is like Jean Aziz. that should tell you, he does`t even mention that once he was in the LF, such people don`t deserve to talk about them.</p>
<p>A-When Hizbullah becomes like any other party in lebanon then you can ask this silly question, MAN WHERE DO YOU LIVE .</p>
<p>A-Why? BECAUSE WE ARE LIVING IN A FUCKING CRAZY COUNTRY YA MAN, since Hakim came out from prison and the country is in ruin,edge of war you name it, what the hell are you talking about, if your that powerfull why don`t you give us couple of years of peace and then if we still where we are I WILL JOIN YOU.</p>
<p>A-IF THE LF IS PLAYING THE SECONDARY ROLE WHY THE HELL EVERYONE IS ATTACKING IT, TELL ME FOR HEAVEN SAKE WHY WE HAVE TO DEFEND OURSELVES 10 TIMES A DAY FROM OUR HATERS, WHY EVERY WEEK THAT MONKEY IN RABIEH AND THE BABOONS IN DAHIEY ACUSSE US OF  MASS GRAVES, SNIPERS, IDIOTIC PICTURES  ETC ETC ETC &#8230;    IF YOU DON`T SEE THAT THEN I FEEL SORRY FOR YOU. THAT SHOULD TELL YOU HOW SCARD THEY ARE FROM OUR ROLL IN 14 MARCH, THE ONLY GROUP THAT SCARS THEM ARE US.</p>
<p>A-Because the international tribunal will lead to our prisoners in syria. what do you expect, that Hakim ask Bashar to release them or the Monkey in Rabieh free them? he even denied they exist.</p>
<p>A-When did he rejected and how to you come out with these comment, plus DO YOU THINK THAT THE MUSLIMS WILL ACCEPT FEDERALISM DO YOU THINK THAT IT WOULD BE EASY TO ACCOMPLISH AT THIS TIME, IF YOU DO THEN YOUR ARE UN ATTACHED TO EARTH.</p>
<p>A-Most of them are able to come back but they rather not because after all these years those people already have life where they are, and they live and strive I personly know few who said we wish but can`t,not because they are not allowed but rather because they can`t have the same life in lebanon as they have it now in the countries that took them when they left YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT. now there might be some who has something agianst them in court due to the old regime, those are being worked on and when you have a full goverment that function properly then come and ask if they did`t cleared their files.</p>
<p>And Finally our future is to get out from this tunel that HIZBULLAH AND AOUN put lebanon in and after that  IF THINGS DID`T CHANGE I WILL JOIN YOU </p>
<p>Ya rafi when you need something, you have to look around you and see if it possible to happen, I would like you to remember what the  RABIEH MONKEY  did in 1990 when he declared war on us wanted to unite the arms, although lebanon was still divided and all our enemies were heavliy armed and this BABOON without regards destroyed our power that we had and look where we are now because of that.<br />
Please since you remember well think and when you think remember.</p>
<p>Bekel Mahabee<br />
tahiyee kowateeyee<br />
LONG LIVE LEBANESE FORCES<br />
LONG LIVE LEBANON</p>
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		<title>By: Lebanonjon</title>
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		<dc:creator>Lebanonjon</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 20:57:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Dear N,

Please accept my words as a fellow supporter of the LF.

The LF is a cause and not a man. The LF is a movement and not a website or a party. The LF is in my opinion what being Lebanese is all about. Many people don't understand this about the LF. I believe you do.

Today in the USA, George Bush is the least popular president in modern history ( by reputable polls). His term will end in November with an election. 

To this day the LF never had elections nor was ever a party that functioned with practical democratic rules that could remove a leader from power like the example I gave of the USA presidential election.

I am sure that you and I are hoping for the day that we will be able to be a part of a democratic party that can enable dissenters and different opinions and even allow change of the leadership based on performance.

I agree that there are many differences between the Hakim of old and the Hakim today. There are differences between the LF positions of old and the positions today. 

Lebanon , the coutry has changed too in these 13 years that have passed since he went to Jail.

What you are saying is that you do not accept the Hakims leadership at all. Not you or Boulos or Cedars or any of the Admins. 

To tell you the truth I accept your resistance and your position. 

I dont respect the way you are doing it. Today Samir Geagea has the respect and acceptance as a the Leader for the overwhelming majority of LF members and supporters. If there was an election he would win by easily 80% if not 90% of members. The reason for this is because there are no other candidates who are more inspiring and if you have met him, you would agree that he is an amazing human with a big heart and alot of honesty. He is also highly educated and intelligent. I have no doubt that he has many faults and many bad people around him. I have no doubts that he is behind the times with technology and the internet in general. THERE WAS NO INTERNET WHEN HE WENT TO JAIL. At least not how it is today.

I have no doubts that he is now becoming a politician as opposed to a leader of a militia and a cause where you can say anything you want and to hell with the rest. 

I urge you to live up to your respect of laws and rules and push to change the LF by making your own group and own website and trying to change as many minds as possible.

You don't know much about what I do with the LF in an official manner thats because I never speak about it but believe me I have been fighting the system from within and from outside and in every way I know possible to make a difference and make this LF into something democratic and something forward thinking and a party that others will look at and be amazed by.

I know all of your complaints and I urge you to understand that taking a confrontational position will not bring you more supporters even though your thoughts might be right. 

Part of democracy is not behaving the way the other parties do.

Dr. Geagea is the worldwide recognized head of the LF by its supporters, by its members and by many many governmental representatives around the world.

Please respect this image of us and work to change it by being more intelligent , more honorable and more popular than what exists.

Don't try and do it by this sad example of exercising a tiny little bit of power through a site that is registered in one persons name (cedars).  I have tracked the sites through alexa.com and the new site gets far more traffic than this site even if the forum on the old one is popular. 

The truth is both the the sites look like shit but at least one is up to date and growing and staffed. We should band together and offer whatever help we can. Design a new site and offer it free of charge to them. There are a million ways to make a difference.

This way is sad. I am ashamed to even continue writing about it. They say in life you have to pick your battles wisely. This is as unwise as I have ever seen.

God bless you Rafi2

I hope you understand where I am coming from.

You see how much I write here and how much I support your site even when I usd to have my own blog. But you never see me over there and that is for a reason of respect to the party and the Leadership. I may not agree with all of what is being done in the LF's name but there is more good being done than bad. Believe me. I know first hand.

Sincerely

LEBANONJON</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear N,</p>
<p>Please accept my words as a fellow supporter of the LF.</p>
<p>The LF is a cause and not a man. The LF is a movement and not a website or a party. The LF is in my opinion what being Lebanese is all about. Many people don&#8217;t understand this about the LF. I believe you do.</p>
<p>Today in the USA, George Bush is the least popular president in modern history ( by reputable polls). His term will end in November with an election. </p>
<p>To this day the LF never had elections nor was ever a party that functioned with practical democratic rules that could remove a leader from power like the example I gave of the USA presidential election.</p>
<p>I am sure that you and I are hoping for the day that we will be able to be a part of a democratic party that can enable dissenters and different opinions and even allow change of the leadership based on performance.</p>
<p>I agree that there are many differences between the Hakim of old and the Hakim today. There are differences between the LF positions of old and the positions today. </p>
<p>Lebanon , the coutry has changed too in these 13 years that have passed since he went to Jail.</p>
<p>What you are saying is that you do not accept the Hakims leadership at all. Not you or Boulos or Cedars or any of the Admins. </p>
<p>To tell you the truth I accept your resistance and your position. </p>
<p>I dont respect the way you are doing it. Today Samir Geagea has the respect and acceptance as a the Leader for the overwhelming majority of LF members and supporters. If there was an election he would win by easily 80% if not 90% of members. The reason for this is because there are no other candidates who are more inspiring and if you have met him, you would agree that he is an amazing human with a big heart and alot of honesty. He is also highly educated and intelligent. I have no doubt that he has many faults and many bad people around him. I have no doubts that he is behind the times with technology and the internet in general. THERE WAS NO INTERNET WHEN HE WENT TO JAIL. At least not how it is today.</p>
<p>I have no doubts that he is now becoming a politician as opposed to a leader of a militia and a cause where you can say anything you want and to hell with the rest. </p>
<p>I urge you to live up to your respect of laws and rules and push to change the LF by making your own group and own website and trying to change as many minds as possible.</p>
<p>You don&#8217;t know much about what I do with the LF in an official manner thats because I never speak about it but believe me I have been fighting the system from within and from outside and in every way I know possible to make a difference and make this LF into something democratic and something forward thinking and a party that others will look at and be amazed by.</p>
<p>I know all of your complaints and I urge you to understand that taking a confrontational position will not bring you more supporters even though your thoughts might be right. </p>
<p>Part of democracy is not behaving the way the other parties do.</p>
<p>Dr. Geagea is the worldwide recognized head of the LF by its supporters, by its members and by many many governmental representatives around the world.</p>
<p>Please respect this image of us and work to change it by being more intelligent , more honorable and more popular than what exists.</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t try and do it by this sad example of exercising a tiny little bit of power through a site that is registered in one persons name (cedars).  I have tracked the sites through alexa.com and the new site gets far more traffic than this site even if the forum on the old one is popular. </p>
<p>The truth is both the the sites look like shit but at least one is up to date and growing and staffed. We should band together and offer whatever help we can. Design a new site and offer it free of charge to them. There are a million ways to make a difference.</p>
<p>This way is sad. I am ashamed to even continue writing about it. They say in life you have to pick your battles wisely. This is as unwise as I have ever seen.</p>
<p>God bless you Rafi2</p>
<p>I hope you understand where I am coming from.</p>
<p>You see how much I write here and how much I support your site even when I usd to have my own blog. But you never see me over there and that is for a reason of respect to the party and the Leadership. I may not agree with all of what is being done in the LF&#8217;s name but there is more good being done than bad. Believe me. I know first hand.</p>
<p>Sincerely</p>
<p>LEBANONJON</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 20:45:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I think this is one of the better posts that have been written here recently. Sadly though, I believe Lebanon has always been like that across all the sects. The sheep dominate and the free thinkers are always cast out. That is why there will never be progress for our beloved country, as sheep will always be led to the slaughter, and they would be very happy with that. The funny thing is that the herd would trample anyone warning them and standing in their way of the slaughter (Ironic indeed). When Samir came out of prison, I thought that now is the time for the christians to be injected with life and start working towards a better Lebanon, thinking, working, building, and bringing the country to life but alas, so far from the truth. Instead of bieng a uniter and creating a democtratic free movement where all the christians would stand under one banner, the LF ended up bieng just like any other party. What is really funny though, is that the sheep will now call us traiters, and will say "go join Aoun", or "you love syria", or "you are not loyal to the cause", and the best of all "we don't need the likes of you". Sadly though, the last statement is correct, as sheep cannot handle free thought, all they need is a bell to follow. In my heart I will be an LFer till I die, and no one can take that away from me. But my loyalty is to God, Lebanon, to the cause, and to the blood of our martyrs. To that and that only will I forever remain faithfull, and never will I follow a person. With all that said, we should not be devided, and we should always try hard to change the system. We don't need more parties, we need to fix the ones we have....</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I think this is one of the better posts that have been written here recently. Sadly though, I believe Lebanon has always been like that across all the sects. The sheep dominate and the free thinkers are always cast out. That is why there will never be progress for our beloved country, as sheep will always be led to the slaughter, and they would be very happy with that. The funny thing is that the herd would trample anyone warning them and standing in their way of the slaughter (Ironic indeed). When Samir came out of prison, I thought that now is the time for the christians to be injected with life and start working towards a better Lebanon, thinking, working, building, and bringing the country to life but alas, so far from the truth. Instead of bieng a uniter and creating a democtratic free movement where all the christians would stand under one banner, the LF ended up bieng just like any other party. What is really funny though, is that the sheep will now call us traiters, and will say &#8220;go join Aoun&#8221;, or &#8220;you love syria&#8221;, or &#8220;you are not loyal to the cause&#8221;, and the best of all &#8220;we don&#8217;t need the likes of you&#8221;. Sadly though, the last statement is correct, as sheep cannot handle free thought, all they need is a bell to follow. In my heart I will be an LFer till I die, and no one can take that away from me. But my loyalty is to God, Lebanon, to the cause, and to the blood of our martyrs. To that and that only will I forever remain faithfull, and never will I follow a person. With all that said, we should not be devided, and we should always try hard to change the system. We don&#8217;t need more parties, we need to fix the ones we have&#8230;.</p>
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