[cyncooper]

For the record, the Lebanese credit the events in Afghanistan and Iraq, plus President George W. Bush and specifically his inaugural speech of January 20, 2005 for the confidence to rise up.

[Destro]

I am not talking about the rising up part - whatever the flaws - Syria allowed elections - poltical parties - freedom of speech and a parlimentary system that follows that follows a constitution.

If Syria leaves - she leaves Lebanon better off then when she invaded.