Lebanon’s first expatriate voters show true colors
There is a fantasy among many in Lebanon- liberals in particular– that a silent majority of Lebanese do…
Who has been attacking protestors in Beirut?
“Listen you f**ks,” the man wearing military style pants and boots yelled at dozens of young male and…
Political posters removed except…
There has been much fanfare about the removal of political signs and posters from Beirut, as part of…
The Republic of Amal
In light of yesterday’s Lebanese Forces post, I thought I would introduce you to Amal land: Home of…
Pick a flag, any flag
Tyre, yesterday. Supposedly there is a 1945 law which states no flag other than the Lebanese one should…
Nabih Berri…forever?
Nabih Berri has been speaker of Lebanon’s parliament for over 20 years. Finally, he’s getting some recognition. The…
Pro- Hezbollah/Syria parade through Hamra
Around 12:30 PM today while trying to get some work done, I heard a cacophony of honking that…
Salim Slem squeeze
The Army had blocked off all roads leading to Salim Slem this afternoon, following clashes after a rally by…
On Coffin Draping
A picture can tell a thousand words and this one is all too Lebanese. Where else in the…