GMA Interview in L'Orient-le-Jour

[Lebanesegirl]

Aoun: Lebanon's beauty is in the coexistence of the miniskirt and the chador ...


By Scarlett HADDAD | Contrary to what one might think, Michel Aoun is not shot. On the contrary, he believes he won a major victory by securing the votes of 56% of Christians and having expanded its parliamentary bloc. Admittedly, the magnitude of the amounts paid before and during the voting and the ease with which people are able to visit in Lebanon surprised. But these difficulties are not likely to deter. He remained convinced of the correctness of his choice, whereas for the future while others, he said, had preferred to stay in the past. He said: "The greatest beauty of Lebanon is precisely in the coexistence of the miniskirt and the chador ... "

Q - How were your two meetings with the Prime Minister appointed Saad Hariri?
A - We started by talking about the regional situation and its impact on Lebanon. We had converging views on the threat to Lebanon, the Israeli policy. Prime Minister Netanyahu has rejected the right of return of Palestinians to their land and wants to hunt even Israeli Arabs. Faced with this double equation, Lebanon has more need than ever of national unity and the basis of this union is the formation of a government of union. We expressed our determination to cooperate in this and push others to strive for participation, not the destruction of Lebanon.

Q - Did you put clear conditions?
R - We stayed at the stage of expression principles. It is now the Prime Minister designate of them. We believe that the majority must be fair in the formation of the government and respect the weight of each so that participation is effective and that the opposition can fully assume its responsibilities and work within the government as a single team. By claiming our part, we demand a right, we are not asking for a gift. But it is the majority that is responsible for national unity.

Q - Have you claimed a third of government?
R - We do not enter into details. For me, the representation proportional to the number of parliamentary seats is more important, because all work must be voluntary based on percentages of representativeness. Personally, I do not recognize the third block. The Constitution requires that two-thirds majority for the adoption of certain decisions. In Parliament, neither side holds the majority of two thirds. Therefore, if the opposition does not have the blocking third to the government, it will block all draft laws to Parliament, which require two-thirds vote of members.

Q - Do you feel that the government is formed quickly?
A - If I have to take the statements of the majority, the situation does not seem very encouraging. But it is too early to make predictions. For us, in any case, refusal to take account of the opposition claims is a rejection of national unity.

Q - To return to the elections, how have you received the results? Did you feel betrayed, deceived?
R - Forty-eight hours before the election, I expressed my concern at the scale of the money paid for political polling. I had received reports of huge sums. But most distressing is that I know all this, while the state, which is supposed to ensure the security and integrity of citizens, did not see anything. They came to us claiming the numbers of cars that we had leased, and soon they will ask the number of sandwiches that we have offered June 7, but did not notice the money in public places ...

Q - You yourself spoke of universal war waged against you. Do not you have to expect this?
R - I could not foresee that the sums would be paid equally important. Like everyone, I was told that an agreement had been reached between Saudi Arabia and Syria not to intervene in the course of Lebanese elections: Riyadh stop paying money and Damascus would use any leverage. But the money continued to flow and the Lebanese state has not seen anything. International observers have not been content to see. They also contributed to swallow the snake.

Q - Do you feel driven by Syria?
R - I never asked him to intervene. On the contrary, and what I disparaging is that other countries have not followed suit. The State has not fulfilled its role, foreign observers have been content to say: "You must accept the election results." The services of the West have helped the side and the U.S. government conducted a campaign intended to frighten the Christians. Remember the words of Feltman, those of Biden, Hillary Clinton and even President Obama, who spoke about the Maronites and Copts, as if speaking of Indian reservations.

Q - Do you regret your openness towards Syria?
R - On the contrary, I am determined to strengthen relations with that country. Moreover, since I am gone, Syria is out of our daily discourse. It is no longer mentioned by those who feed on his presence, not by those who fought against it and the battle which ended with independence. In this regard, I would ask what the constant shuttle between Saudi Arabia and Egypt? Is this sovereignty?

Q - Your positions have failed to reassure some of the Christians ...
R - I have tried to do. But some Christians are still steeped in the past. I wanted to leave and give them a future, but some immigrants have clearly stated: "We are voting against wilayet al-Fakih. It has also tried to show me as someone who tries to hit the symbols and marks of blows on billboards changing colors of the national flag, using the presidency and the Church. We responded to these accusations, but the authorities concerned, consciously or not, did not react.

Q - Do not you think your options might be wrong or premature?
R - No, I am convinced that the path of salvation for Christians is the one I selected. All other leads to destruction. The implantation of the Palestinians means the end of Lebanon. The only viable choice is to be a Christian who lives Machrek with socio-religious surrounding Lebanon. We are not a European community, but Christians whose presence dates back to the origin of Christianity and began to evangelize the world.

Q - Historically, the Christians of Lebanon have turned to the West and Muslims around the Arab world. Why do you want to change this state of things?
A - Because Christians must understand that there is no salvation for them with the West, as it will support Israel. While the mandates of presidents Frangieh and Chamoun, the West has proposed the exodus of Christians. Moreover, the presence of Christian communities in the region is in free fall. The interests of the West are no longer human or cultural, they are energy. The population of Lebanon is 400%, compared with 2.9 in the countries of emigration. We can not assume a surplus population.

Q - Do not you think that you lost some Christians because of Hezbollah?
R - The Christian is neither memory nor vision. They have been sensitive to campaigns based on imaginary fears, intended to divert attention from the real issues ... We did not win the most seats, but we have expanded our parliamentary bloc. Meanwhile, they sought a two-thirds majority and they have not obtained. With their majority, they can not do what they want.

Q - Do you intend to review your alliances?
A - Never. The national agreement goes beyond the circumstances. With Hezbollah, we have a common strategic vision and we respect the beliefs of everyone. I will never accept that the chador is imposed, but the others must also accept that some want to wear it. Moreover, what is the difference between Hajjé Muslim and Orthodox sisters? If decency is required for them, why condemn there in others? Now, you accuse me of ordering chadors orange ...

Q - The fear of a chador played during the elections ...
R - I do not know how some people believe such lies. Are they innocent, simple-minded? I can only remember that the glory of Lebanon lies in respect of its people the right to difference, which may be manifested by wearing a miniskirt and the chador.

Q - Will you meet Hassan Nasrallah, like other opposition leaders?
A - We have difficulty getting us to move. We are in constant contact through emissaries. But knowing both the source data, we often have converging views.

Q - Why are you still in the process of defending the Shiites?
R - I do not defend. I object to false concepts at the base and seeks to rectify. In our election, we devoted two pages to education, including religious education. It is essential to know the religions, and knowledge brings respect. This is the basis for coexistence, especially since, in essence, the heavenly religions aim to raise the level of man and give a spiritual dimension. I wanted to build the future and, for me, openness and dialogue are essential. Some have not understood. For others it may take a little time. The key is to leave the nightmare in which some want to keep the Lebanese ...

In English...

[J. Abizeid]

Originally Posted by roch10452

you have no idea what you are talking about
you are really filled with syrian propaganda

Who ignited Lebanon’s 15 years civil war and how old were you when it happened?

[Red Phoenix]

Originally Posted by roch10452

you have no idea what you are talking about
you are really filled with syrian propaganda

he asked a question

how did u know that his undelivered answer was filled with propaganda, let alone syrian one

for a group of ppl who follow a man that came back to lebanon with a deal with the syrians in 2000 u guys sure are phobic and paranoid.

respect our intelligence please

a fascit party talking about syrian propaganda inside fpm lines..

jesus that's funny and boring already

and a constructive debate will shall continue to have.. with ppl who know all they are talking about..

[Red Phoenix]

Originally Posted by J. Abizeid

Who ignited Lebanon’s 15 years civil war and how old were you when it happened?

never ask a preacher why he is preaching

and never ask a preacher not to jump to conclusions and attack ur assumed intentions.

finally, never ask a preacher to not call u ignorant

for worshippers of stone know all there is to know about this majestic cosmos and sure are humble about it, not.

[Red Phoenix]

btw, why did gma bother with L'Orient

i dont even using this newspaper for cleaning with

[J. Abizeid]

Originally Posted by Red Phoenix

never ask a preacher why he is preaching

and never ask a preacher not to jump to conclusions and attack ur assumed intentions.

finally, never ask a preacher to not call u ignorant

for worshippers of stone know all there is to know about this majestic cosmos and sure are humble about it, not.

The sad thing is that that Lebanon’s Civil War was ignited and executed by the so called “Christians” (A7rar/ Kataek). They were told they can do it and turn Lebanon into a Christian country. As soon as they realized they are about to be shipped to Cyprus, they begged Syria to come and help them. Thanks to their ignorance and arrogance, Syria occupied Lebanon for 29 years and the Christians lost their leadership and became Hariri slaves and followers, and they are proud of it.
I didn’t read this in history books; I lived it and learned from my own mistakes. Too bad every generation needs to make the same mistakes in order to learn…

[Red Phoenix]

Originally Posted by J. Abizeid

The sad thing is that that Lebanon’s Civil War was ignited and executed by the so called “Christians” (A7rar/ Kataek). They were told they can do it and turn Lebanon into a Christian country. As soon as they realized they are about to be shipped to Cyprus, they begged Syria to come and help them. Thanks to their ignorance and arrogance, Syria occupied Lebanon for 29 years and the Christians lost their leadership and became Hariri slaves and followers, and they are proud of it.
I didn’t read this in history books; I lived it and learned from my own mistakes. Too bad every generation needs to make the same mistakes in order to learn…

the civil war is the product of both christians and muslims

yes the christians were insensitive blue collar fascists whose leaders lead them to a stupid fatal confrontation

but so were the muslims of this country overly eager to get rid of this christian injustice by allying and helping the armed palestenians clean lebanon of christians by spilling their blood


i dont see a victim or a hero in the stories b4 and after 1975.

i only see christian and muslim leaders that should have burned in hell instead of burning us cuz they lead their stupid populations into a moronic deadly confrontation.

if we had normal leaders back then things wouldnt have come not to this.

but the thing is, we still dont have normal leaders now.

but i blame the war in lebanon on both initial parties b4 they themsleves splintered and started killing each other in more detailed nuances.

[Mahmoum]

Originally Posted by roch10452

why are you blaming us for the risk of civil war!
we are not the one threatening everybody that lebanon will go to a civil war if 14March doesnt give HA veto power!
we didnt go to the streets coz the government decided to remove a captain from his post
we didnt close parliament

please tell us what action did 14March do that can be declared a lanuching wars?

Apparently, you will never learn from the previous civil war, because you are still thinking that a civil war may happen because Berre closed the parliament.

I think you remeber the June war and the consequence of what could happen if Israel is the winner. Enno did you forget during that periode the open collaboration between loyalists and US/Isreal?

If you think that 7 May happened because you wanted to move a captain from his post, so let me save some minutes to read other posts because you don't deserve one more minute from my time :-)

[orange infection]

scarlett haddad is the only journalist in 'orient le jour who makes interviews with gma since years
even before the start of the problems between l'orient le jour and gma

[orange infection]

Originally Posted by roch10452

why are you blaming us for the risk of civil war!
we are not the one threatening everybody that lebanon will go to a civil war if 14March doesnt give HA veto power!

that's one of the illusions you're still believing
do u remember how u gave the teletm3attil for la7oud + HA in 2005 and refused to give it to aoun +HA
believe me it's not about HA at all
msh 3am tesma3 what's hariri and jumblat are saying about HA's weapons
did u saw how hariri and jumblat both elected berri .....
enno come on , shou la aymtin baddak tdak mtannash :S