[rebel_yell2]

Hellhole? Beirut? What planet do you live on? Beirut was, and has been returning to, the Rivera of the Middle East. There is are brand new Four Seasons, Hyatt and Hilton hotels nearing completion. Beirut is a fascinating city but still recovering from a decade of civil war. As for dangerous, I am safer here than on the South Side of Chicago (or parts of many other major U.S. cities). As for Israel's security concerns, they should be bombing Tehran and Damascus rather than Beirut because Hezbollah is just a "messenger boy" for the leadership in those countries, who are simply using Israel and Lebanon to divert attention at the G-8 from Iran's nuclear program.

[NonValueAdded]

Interesting point about the diversionary tactics through their proxy. Unfortunately, their turning up the volume means that Little Kim will need to "act" even louder to get the attention back on NK. Meanwhile, India is looking hard ak Pakistan concerning the train terrorism. Sooner or later, 2-million sunblock will become a precious commodity.

[is_is]

i was refering to the general area and the politics/danger inherent there.....with that said.....my reply came across much harsher than i intended....my apologies.....stay safe!

[GregB]

Or downtown Washington D.C. Stay safe!!!!