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Just in: Lebanese (pro-Syrian) government resigns
http://www.cnn.com ^ | 28 February 2005 | CNN

Posted on 02/28/2005 8:57:15 AM PST by Eurotwit

Edited on 02/28/2005 9:02:04 AM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]

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.


TOPICS: Breaking News; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: ageofliberty; anotherdomino; bushdoctrineunfold; coalitionwins; foxvscnn; hariri; karami; lebanon; next; omarkarami; regimechange; resignation; syria; uprising
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To: Dallas59
Feb 28, 11:57 AM EST

Lebanese Government Resigns Amid Protests

BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) -- Lebanese Prime Minister Omar Karami announced the resignation of his pro-Syrian government Monday, two weeks after the assassination of his predecessor, Rafik Hariri, triggered protests in the streets and calls for Syria to withdraw thousands of troops.

"I am keen that the government will not be a hurdle in front of those who want the good for this country. I declare the resignation of the government that I had the honor to head. May God preserve Lebanon," Karami said.

The announcement prompted cheers from more than 25,000 flag-waving demonstrators protesting against the government and its Syrian backers outside the parliament building.


41 posted on 02/28/2005 9:06:16 AM PST by michigander (The Constitution only guarantees the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.)
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To: Howlin
Breaking......breaking......turn on your TVs!

And of course, when I turn on FNC, where are they? On snow in DC and NYC.

I'm turning on CNN/MSNBC.

42 posted on 02/28/2005 9:06:25 AM PST by mhking (Do not mess with dragons, for thou art crunchy & good with ketchup...)
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To: Howlin
If I have to use the word "astonishing" one more time re; events in the Mid East, I'll have to go buy a thesaurous.

These are indeed historic times.

43 posted on 02/28/2005 9:06:46 AM PST by lafroste (gravity is not a force. See my profile to read my novel absolutely free (I know, beyond shameless))
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To: Howlin

The Purple Revolution is spreading! :)


44 posted on 02/28/2005 9:06:58 AM PST by mewzilla (Has CBS retracted the story yet?)
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To: RushCrush

Freedom, pass the word!

45 posted on 02/28/2005 9:07:07 AM PST by Quilla
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To: Howlin

Gosh, you're right!

Fox is talking about the weather.

Thanks to your ping I see MSNBC and CNN covering real news.


46 posted on 02/28/2005 9:07:13 AM PST by cyncooper
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To: Howlin

Perhaps the new government would allow our troops in to pick up Saddam's WMDs from the Bekaa Valley...


47 posted on 02/28/2005 9:07:18 AM PST by EternalVigilance (Freedom. Brought to you by the grace of God and the Red, White and Blue...)
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To: Howlin

There's only one word for these developments: BREATHTAKING!


48 posted on 02/28/2005 9:07:18 AM PST by Timeout (Dean & the Bike Path Left: aging anti-warriors who use "summer" as a verb~~Jonah)
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To: Eurotwit

LOL - hence the name?


49 posted on 02/28/2005 9:07:21 AM PST by bolobaby
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To: tirednvirginia

Monica Crowley calls it "nothing short of breathtaking!"


50 posted on 02/28/2005 9:07:25 AM PST by Howlin (Free the Eason Jordan Tape!!!)
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To: Eurotwit

I flipped on the TV to see coverage of this and am shocked--I didn't know Michael Jackson led the Lebanese government!


51 posted on 02/28/2005 9:07:48 AM PST by Darkwolf377 (Condi Rice: Yeaaahhh, baybee! http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1350654/posts)
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To: Howlin

Howlin, I'm confused.

Leftist intelligentsia and technocrats told me Arabs and Muslims don't understand democracy and don't want it. How could the left be wrong?


52 posted on 02/28/2005 9:07:58 AM PST by Petronski (Zebras: Free Range Bar Codes of the Serengeti)
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To: Dog; Angelus Errare; section9; Prodigal Son; Cap Huff; Boot Hill; HAL9000; areafiftyone; ...

History-being-made bump.


53 posted on 02/28/2005 9:08:02 AM PST by Coop (In memory of a true hero - Pat Tillman)
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To: Howlin

Baghdad was the root.

The rest of the tree is just dying slowly.


54 posted on 02/28/2005 9:08:10 AM PST by RedBloodedAmerican
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To: e5man_r_u?
I am sure he knew before they announced their resignation

Probably, but it's more fun to think otherwise. I'd've loved to be a fly on various walls when this was decided.

55 posted on 02/28/2005 9:08:17 AM PST by mewzilla (Has CBS retracted the story yet?)
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To: Timeout

Yes! Winds of change.

Of course, little Ronnie Reagan saying that we have to watch out for "backsliding."

Well, let's always try to look on the bad side of things!


56 posted on 02/28/2005 9:08:19 AM PST by Howlin (Free the Eason Jordan Tape!!!)
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To: Howlin

I missed this on Fox and had it on...but I've been busy doing chores so rescind my criticism. It was my fault I missed it.


57 posted on 02/28/2005 9:08:31 AM PST by cyncooper
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To: EternalVigilance
Perhaps the new government would allow our troops in to pick up Saddam's WMDs from the Bekaa Valley...

Super Mega Dittoes to that!!

58 posted on 02/28/2005 9:08:32 AM PST by RushCrush (Even fanatical Muslim terrorists don’t hate America like liberals do.- Coulter)
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To: e5man_r_u?
I question the timing of this announcement.

Someone had to say it!

And in keeping with those sentiments...

Moose, cheese, bit my sister, Set us up the bomb, Stuned, Beeber, Daschle deeply saddened, Bush knew, It's Bush's fault, This is hugh, Are you series?, Make/Mark your time, All your Syria are belong to us.

There. Now there are NO EXCUSES for someone trashing the thread with all that garbage!

59 posted on 02/28/2005 9:08:35 AM PST by Nita Nupress
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To: Howlin

Monica's been peeking at my posts. :)


60 posted on 02/28/2005 9:08:42 AM PST by Timeout (Dean & the Bike Path Left: aging anti-warriors who use "summer" as a verb~~Jonah)
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