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1st April 2009
SF wants to include Salim Bey in his list for three reasons,
1. He brings a strong Zghartawi family to the list. Traditionally SF experimented with others from outside the family hierechy in Zgharta. Its a tribal thing. They always either just failed or succeeded by a small margin.
People get offended and prefer to choose their own rep. The Karam family are strong and add to SF's votes. Not "piggy backing" onto him.
2. He will be a Marada Man and a strong FPM Ally. Thus strengthening the groups presence. The guy is a patriot, stubborn and honest.
3. The karam family "lufif" or sympathisers are many. They form the foundation of el Marada. They fought the civil war with determination and courage. They have put a lot of pressure on Salim to work with SF, and reluctantly deserted him since. They emotionally dreamt of a Karam/Fanjieh combination. SF protected Salim from the Syrians who hated his pro FPM stand. Salim finally sought the SF relationship. His prescence on the list will help SF and the Mou3aradas cause in Zgharta and the districts.
Added to this ,
The issues with FPM are similar. Many people like them, but on the day, they go back and select family.
GFK should be a candidate and try to win a seat. At least we'll all know whether he was right. However, can we afford to do a mistake and loose a seat ?.. I dont know but I think we can.
FPM shouldnt fall in the Kataeb's Trap. They should not try to Liberate the free. A strong ally is as good as a follower.
Give it time, and all Zgharta will be FPM. Don't microwave it. Let it simmer slowly.Its the transition from the old gaurd to the new.
Nayla broke some of the Zghartawi spirit in 2005. Its the 1rst time, Zgartawis became a minority, on their own turf. This election is the revenge. |