Lebanese Liberation

And y'all gots to go
Through the door
And if you can't find the door
He'll help you with the four-four
--Ice Cube

Maybe I'm just opitimistic, but is the end nigh for the idiot Assad?

Opposition declares independence uprising:

BEIRUT, Lebanon, Feb. 18 : The multi-sectarian Lebanese opposition Friday demanded Syria end its military presence and called for dismissal of the government.

"In response to the policy of intimidation and terrorization by the Lebanese authorities and the Syrian authorities, the Lebanese opposition declares the launching of the democratic and peaceful uprising for independence," the opposition said in a statement.

"We demand the dismissal of the government, which has no legitimacy, and the formation of a transitional administration to protect the Lebanese people and ensure the immediate withdrawal of the Syrian army from Lebanon to pave the way for holding free and honest legislative elections."

The opposition also called for an international investigation into the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri under the auspices of the United Nations.

This fool really underestimated the time and effort that Bush will be putting into ending their rule in Lebanon. They were almost second after Afghanistan, and have opened a door that already has the backing of a UN Resolution. This is an opportunity Bush will not be missing. They're toast. Sanctions, sabre-rattling, tariffs, UNSC fun, and a host of good stuff is on the way. This is the second post-cold war wave of democracy.