A time for unity or opportunism?

[CHIMO]

Assassination is a potent force for change; examples that validate this conclusion abound throughout history. Yet rarely is it used with the intention of effecting historical change.

Instead, it is driven by hate, revenge or the desire to eliminate an influential opponent and reconstruct the internal political structure or balance of power, a tool for inflicting pain on the victim's immediate family, clan or political party. Such is the case in Lebanon.

The tragic and shocking assassination of former prime minister Rafiq al-Hariri has created a political earthquake in Lebanon and the region. No other assassination in recent memory has provoked such intense, swift and wild accusations, speculations and political manipulations.

We have the Israelis, we have Special Operations, we have assassinations, economic sanctions, UN resolutions - we can crush you in any number of ways. The opposition in Lebanon is serving this agenda, hopping on the train, or at least, reserving seats in the wagon, for they are under the illusion that the US is winning. The opposition will soon discover that gambling with the stability of Lebanon is a dangerous game decisively rejected by the majority of Lebanese.


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