Just in: Lebanese (pro-Syrian) government resigns

http://www.cnn.com ^ | 28 February 2005 | CNN

[Eurotwit]

Just watching CNN. They Pro-Syrian government has just resigned. Huge celebrations in Beirut.

Mod note: On CNN's banner:
Lebanon’s pro-Syrian prime minister, Omar Karami, announces his resignation and that of his government. Details soon.

[Bahbah]

That is so beautiful. That will make you cry with joy. Don't give up, Lebanese people. You WILL WIN.

[Howlin]

Yes, siree!!!

[Do not dub me shapka broham]

All the DARKNESS in the world can not extinguish the LIGHT of a single candle.

- Francis of Assisi

[Wolfstar]

Lebanese medics, carrying Lebanese flags, participate in a protest in downtown Beirut.

Protesters wave Lebanese flags at the Martyr's Monument in Beirut.

Protesters wave Lebanese flags in Beirut central, Lebanon, Monday Feb. 28, 2005. In a show of mass support for the opposition in Monday's parliamentary debate, about 10,000 people defied a protest ban and demonstrated calling for Syria to withdraw its army from Lebanon.

Lebanese soldiers stand in front opposition protesters carrying Lebanese flags during a demonstration downtown Beirut.

Lebanese opposition protesters carry Lebanese flags and a poster of slain former prime minister Rafik al-Hariri.

A Lebanese woman prays in front of soldiers during a demonstration in downtown Beirut.

[NonValueAdded]

Strategerie works!

[SunkenCiv]

It's too late to attack Israel....there are American Army Posts and American Air Forces Bases INSIDE of Iraq...and they won't be leaving anytime soon...they have run out of time...IMHO

I think that planning in earnest began after the liberation of Iraq. Iran's nuke program was stepped up; Bashir went to Egypt to meet with Mubarek, finalizing arrangements; Israel has been jumping through some hoops in its pursuit of peace -- not the removal of Jews from Gaza, but rather the presence of Egyptian troops up near the border; for months Russia denied it was selling the missiles to Syria that yesterday it agreed to sell. They may have been caught flatfooted by the ease with which Saddam's gov't was smashed, and disappointed that the Iraqi elections took place on schedule (Mubarek wanted to delay, what a *coincidence*).

The terrorist organizations must have an inkling that the attack is coming, but won't be let in on the reality until the tanks roll.

But I agree, there's no longer enough time -- only because Syria's regime will be toppled before the attack can be launched. Hizbollah will be forced out of Lebanon, although the Lebanese gov't to come will probably let them save face.

[ericthecurdog]

"I question the timing of this announcement."

Yes, but how are women and minorities impacted by this?

[Quilla]

And touted CNN like he owns the joint.

[ken5050]

Are those Syrian troops?

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

I am not happy with Foxnews right now.....

[Howlin]

If there is a coup in Syria, it will only be the people who are really running the country -- i.e., the terrorists -- coming out into the sunshine.

[SunkenCiv]

:') been there, done that. ;')

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1352730/posts?page=69#69

[An Old Marine]

And consider... Egypt just announced plans for elections in the fall. Two thumps in one week

Just maybe our boy Georgie knew what he was doing after all.

[Heatseeker]

My mistake - should have known better than to trust the BBC:

On This Day: 28 February

[petercooper]

[EternalVigilance]

You can bet your house they are moving them as you and I type.

Hope we get good overheads.

This is a reminder to me that a good portion of the war is being fought in places and ways that we don't know about and perhaps never will.

We need to pray more for our Special Forces.

[Destro]

Well its not negative - just a lot of inaccuracies fueld by overenthusiasims - this happens in parl. systems all the time - also by law the PM's position has to be a Sunni Muslim - the President - Syria's man - has to be a Christian, etc.

[BladeLWS]

News conference from the White House VERY SOON!

[kitkat]

***Wow. First the Taliban, then Saddam, then Libya, then Yassir That's My Baby. Now, Assad is feeling the heat.

These are historic times.***

IF ONLY, If only we here on FR could start writing the history book, we could tell it like is IS, and not depend on liberal/socialist "historians" to get it right. I would like to line up my grandchildren right now and tell them what wonderful things a conservative president is doing. Too bad they're all out of state.

[johnb838]

I've been thinking you can generally sum up a Presidency in one line or less:

Ronald Reagan: "Mr. Gorbachev, Tear Down This Wall!"

George H.W. Bush: "Read My Lips, No New Taxes"

George W. Bush: "We Will Not Falter, And We Will Not Fail... You Are Either With Us, Or With The Terrorists."

William Jefferson Clinton: " I... Did... Not... Have... Sex... With... That Woman... Miss Lewinski"