History books are never unbiased. Look at ours dating since the days of Fakhreddine. Even since those days, many think that events and happenings were twisted or written in a way to favor one leader over the other.
So do you believe that we will ever agree on how to refer to Hariri father? I can tell you that I for instance, and regardless of anything that may happen in the future and till the day I die, will consider him a thief and will blame him for our lousy economic situation. Will the others agree on that reference?
It is one thing how you consider it personally, and another what you teaches in schools. In schools there shall have no place to any propaganda or biased opinions. A good teacher can surely manage that.
Basic requirements for a common ground: to teach the facts only, all the comments and conclusions the students can draw for themselves. (outside the class)
We all know how big effects the teachers can have on children, and if everybody tries to teach his/her own truth here, nothing positive will come out from that.
It is one thing how you consider it personally, and another what you teaches in schools. In schools there shall have no place to any propaganda or biased opinions. A good teacher can surely manage that.
Basic requirements for a common ground: to teach the facts only, all the comments and conclusions the students can draw for themselves. (outside the class)
We all know how big effects the teachers can have on children, and if everybody tries to teach his/her own truth here, nothing positive will come out from that.
Yes what you are saying is true Stella however, it is not what happens. A teacher can't teach 3ala zawko, and he has to go by the book he is teaching in. And it is probably better, because otherwise you will have each person putting his own spices in it.
Today we do not really care or question or dwell about the wars at the times of the Ottomans or the details of the French mandate, but if you take a look at any history book covering them, you would see that events then are related in one way, which not everyone agrees on.
Take for example the war of GMA and LF. In 20 years from now, how would this war be told? Will they say that it is GMA who started it or actually LF who did? Do you think you would find today or in 5 years 2 people from different sides to agree on the same version? Who will end up writing the history book that will talk about it? It would be a person, an intellect, with a couple of PhDs, despite how unbiased he may be, he would have his own views about things, and according to this person, whether he deems that the LA started it or the LF started it, will be what children will be taught.
This how things happen, not only in Lebanon, everywhere in the world. And this is why, you find discrepancies between books talking about the same historical event.
Don't forget, i'm writing an history book in 2010, so u'll imagine we are in 2009
-Sheikh Hassan Nassralla:Liberator of Lebanon and the whole world from the israeli domination and hypocrisy
-General Michel Aoun: the President of Lebanon, liberator of Lebanon from the syrian occupation
-Mr. Walid Jumblatt:Suffering of Alzhimer and parkinson disease, he couldn't stand the success of SHN and General Aoun
-Mr. Rafik Hariri: Still nobody knows who killed him
-Mr. Samir Geagea:Return to prison 2 yearsw after his liberation cz he tried to cause a civil war
-Mr. Nabih Berri:Lead the negociations between lebanese and stopped the civil war
-Mrs. Nayla Mouwad:Only her name is beautiful
-Mr. Sleiman Frangieh: Interior minister
-Mr. Omar Karameh:Great man . He resigned honourably when he saw that he had to
-Mr. Nassib Lahoud:The 14th FEBers chased him away cz his family name is LAHOUD
-Mr. Michel El Murr:defence minister, he helped SHN and the moqawama to liberate Lebanon
It is not like some people are very inclined to study history and learn from it.
There is a reason why history is written by winners even though there is more than one perspective to every event.
It is very ironic though when some people get a say in writing their own history; if the 3rd Reich came out victorious from WW2 Hitler would now be idolized world wide, and Churchill, Roosevelt & De-Gaul would be synonyms for decadence.
Personally, I don’t find the way GMA, S.G & W.J. and all the other political figures eventually enter the history books very interesting, I know them all, and I know what each of them is made of, what I find interesting is the way the Lebanese people would like to look back at them from the eyes of the generations to come, and quite frankly, from what I have seen so far, the Lebanese deserve their WJs and SGs, and the Lebanese should go into the history books alongside that caliber of leaders as a deprived corrupted and ignorant people.
- Sheikh Hassan Nassralla
The charismatic leader of Hezbollah since 1992. He saw the transformation of Hezbollah from a resistence organisation to a political party after the party's patrons (Syria and Iran) made peace with Israel
- General Michel Aoun
Former Army commander turned into politician. He was a popular Christian figure in the 1990s and early 2000s but failed to become president. He was exiled for more than 10 years during the 1990s by Syrian-sponsored Lebanese governments.
- Mr. Walid Jumblatt
The former chieftan of Druze community who was assassinated, like his father, probably by Syrian regime. Father of current Druze leader Taymour.
- Mr. Rafik Hariri
A billionaire and PM during the 1990s who launched post-war reconstruction projects. He was assissnated by Syrian officers according to an international tribunal. Father of current prime minister.
- Mr. Samir Geagea
Former head of Christian militia who was imprisoned for more than 10 years in 1990s. Currently MP of Bcherri
- Mr. Nabih Berri
Former speaker of Parliament and head of the Shiite Amal Movement for more than 30 years. Father of current MP Abdallah Berri
- Mrs. Nayla Mouwad
- Mr. Sleiman Frangieh
A local politician from Zghorta district and grandson of former president.
- Mr. Omar Karameh
Former PM and brother of former PM Rachid Karami.
- Mr. Nassib Lahoud
ex-MP
- Mr. Michel El Mur
Local politician from Metn district and minsiter for several times. He was best known for his clientelist politics in Metn
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- Sheikh Hassan Nassralla:
great leader of the Lebanese resistance. Killed by Israel after being betrayed by his new ally Marwan Hamade. HA's new leader is Carlos Edde who converted to Islam.
- General Michel Aoun:
Ex-military general and ex MP. After being beaten by Michel Moawad for presidency in the forst round, retreated from the political arena. Today spending most his time in his garden.
- Mr. Walid Jumblatt:
the new Prime minister of Lebanon. He worked on changing the "a3raf" in Lebanon, and was able to get the PM position.
- Mr. Rafik Hariri:
Ex PM, killed by the Italians, too complicated mafia deal, won;t get into it int his book.
- Mr. Samir Geagea:
new president of Lebanon. He was the first president to be elected by the people. He beat in the second round the other candidates Michel Moawad and Boutros harb bi trahil.
- Mr. Nabih Berri:
Ex leader of Amal. Went out to meet his ally Amine Gemayel and never came back. Until this day people speculate about his fate. Amal new leader is Baydoun.
- Mrs. Nayla Mouawad:
widow of murderer Lebanese president Rene Moawad. Was found killed in her bedroom. Some speculate that it was her maid.
- Mr. Sleiman Frangieh:
ex-leader of Marada party. Moved to Buenos aires where he lives happily with his beautiful wife. Marada's new leader is his older son.
- Mr. Omar Karameh:
Ex MP and brother of murdered Rachid Karame. Died in his sleep.
- Mr. Nassib Lahoud:
Ex MP. Actual mayor of Baabdat.
- Mr. Michel El Murr:
ex MP and ex-politician. Left politics and offering his time, money and efforts to the lebanese orphans.
Yes what you are saying is true Stella however, it is not what happens. A teacher can't teach 3ala zawko, and he has to go by the book he is teaching in. And it is probably better, because otherwise you will have each person putting his own spices in it.
Today we do not really care or question or dwell about the wars at the times of the Ottomans or the details of the French mandate, but if you take a look at any history book covering them, you would see that events then are related in one way, which not everyone agrees on.
Take for example the war of GMA and LF. In 20 years from now, how would this war be told? Will they say that it is GMA who started it or actually LF who did? Do you think you would find today or in 5 years 2 people from different sides to agree on the same version? Who will end up writing the history book that will talk about it? It would be a person, an intellect, with a couple of PhDs, despite how unbiased he may be, he would have his own views about things, and according to this person, whether he deems that the LA started it or the LF started it, will be what children will be taught.
This how things happen, not only in Lebanon, everywhere in the world. And this is why, you find discrepancies between books talking about the same historical event.
Maybe in 100 years then, when things will settle, and people will reconcile truly, and when the civil war will be just a distant memory, maybe then people can agree on a common history book. I think writing that book shall not be the responsibility of one person only, but various scholars, professionals.
Maybe when the confessional system will be abolished, and democracy will be firmed in Lebanon, then people will be able to see things in other perspectives.
And sure, you can find biased history books everywhere, before 1989, in my own country too, the dictatorial regime has rewritten a whole heritage, so after their collapse, we had to get back our history, but their poison is still in the minds of the people, so I guess it truly needs generations till the people overcome these traumas.
If one is to actually make an objective historical statement, a lot of research has to be made, from many sides. Not to rain on anyone's parade, but the statements here are not going to be the most objective statements that one would read.
Secretary General of Hezbollah, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah : Cornerstone of the separation between religious institutions and the state in Lebanon, Hassan Nasrallah is A clean, honest patriotic man. When Hariri was busy fighting Syria during the nineties, Nasrallah decided to launch the war of the ninety nine spears against Syria, to free the lebanese detainees there. Alledged to have joined forces with divine prinicipalities in that war that lasted sixteen years, Nasrallah invaded Syria with ninety nine men, each armed with one spear.
Prime Minister, Benefactor, Hajj, Cheikh Rafic el Hariri : After a successful carreer in the gulf, Rafic Hariri, the famous oil tycoon, came back to Lebanon in a mission of freeing his country from Syrian evil. He infiltrated the Baath ranks, pretended to be their ally, and was obliged to mimic their ways in order to free Lebanon. His grandiose suicide on the March 14th 2005 caused emotional breakdowns among angsty teenagers who couldn't afford suicide anymore. Scholars argue that his controversial economic measures have been effective in eradicating poverty from Lebanon. The notorious reformist and antisyrian politician Farid Mekari, while sticking his tongue, commented :"By causing the starvation and death of every poor family in Lebanon, we can say that we have successfully annihilated poverty from Lebanon".
His Exellency, Prime Minister, President, General Michel Aoun : Liberated Lebanon from the Kanaxudu Tribe, Gauls, Spartans, Romans, Huns, Crusaders, Spanish, French, Syrians, and Americans, but was forgiving enough to spare their allies. While it's unsure whether he participated in the Plutonian liberation from the Martian forces or not, sources confirm that he's a descendent of an ancient poets ancestry, since "yahokko li Aoun ma la yahokkou li ghayrihi" as per his sympathizers. Worshipped by his supporters, hated by others, Aoun's alliances upon his return from exile were the definite reshuffler of cards in Lebanon. While his rivals, including prominent antisyrians like Waleed Eido, Nehmi Tohmi, Aatef Majdalani, and Bassem el Sabeh, accuse him of aborting the birth of a new Lebanon, he credits himself to have revived democracy in Lebanon.
Prof. Nabih Berri : A great reformist, whose activism in the Lebanese War in human rights organizations has earned him a leading role in the Lebanese opposition, led in the mid 00's against Filtman's government with other reformists including Gen. Aoun, Omar Karami, Suleyman Franjyieh, Wajih el Baarini, etc.
Omar Beik Karami : Sources argue that Omar Beik is one of the most underrated figures in Lebanese politics. Not very mediatic, this silent tactician led the "f... feudalism" campaign that was launched in 2009. His son, MP Faysal Karami is a visiting professor at FPM - Akkar's lectures about Feudalism and it's nefast effect on modern societies.
Suleiman Beik Franjyieh : His alias, Abou Ali, indicates the cross-sectarian support he benefits from due to his long struggle against imperialism, evil, and satanism taking the shape of a jew, a kataebist, and lf'er, and an fpmer(until 2005). A leading figure in the fight against corruption and feudalism, Franjyieh has gained a notoriety for his useage of controversial terms in his political speech. Some view him as an honest leader, others consider him a crackpot.
Lord Michel El Murr : In addition to being a textbook reformist, he is a sworn enemy of feudalism. Although he started his political carreer as a communist, Murr is now an ultra-nationalist right winger with a particular disdain for Palestinians, and the idea of naturalizing them. Furthermore, he is a staunch advocate for voting behind curtains.
Oyabun of the Bcherri Clan, Doctor Samir Geagea : Dr. Samir Geagea was a missionary in India, part of Mother Teresa's expedition to Bombay. There, he hospitalized citizens with no fees. He returned to Lebanon in 2005, and established free Zen centers all over the country. "****, this guy's stealing all my boys and their money .. at this rate.. I will have no one to molest in two months" commented Mariam Nour.
President Nassib Lahoud : Although fairly disliked by average people (partly because of his non-populist speech and the lack of exposure), Lahoud is respected among intellectual circles. We had to do our private investigations about him because all scholars, profs, intellectuals, and people who write history books are biaised in his favour, and our history book cannot afford bias. What we discovered is that in 2007, his party reached a peak of five supporters. Later, it appeared that two of them were fake message board users. While populists argue that Nasib's party is made of three members, historians insist that they're indeed five.
Master Wajih Al Baarini : A hermit who lives in Akkar, this determined young man exemplifies how new blood should be pumped into the parliament. A exceptional reformist and skilled warrior who destroyed six hundred and sixty six Syrian outposts during the occupation, he was a candidate of honor in the common list with FPM in the 2005 elections.
The Creative Whirlwind, Waleed Jumblatt : Screenwriter, Shakespearian poet, pimp and warrior. Formed an extreme catholic military group in the seventies to defend the monasteries and churches in choof against the palestinian invasion with roses and water pistols. Not buying what he referred to as "the palestianian bull****", Jumblatt applied the Stalingrad philosophy in chouf. There, he burnt down every single church and slaughtered everyone inside lest the Palestinians get them. He even took the bells and hid them in his palace, far from the Palestinian's reach. Teenagers love him. Rima, a schoolgirl says : "lolololol omg this dude is kewl".
The Beast From The East, Mrs. Nayla Mouawwad : Raised in an Amazon warrior tribe, Mouawwad was emotionally devastated when her husband, president Rene Mouawad was assassinated by Michel Aoun. In Amazon tradition, women raise their daughters to be warriors, leaving the males for mating issues. Nayla prayed that the gods would grant her a baby girl, to raise her as a warrior, and the gods granted her Michel. Nor solid, nor liquid, Michel revolutionnized a tradition engraved in centuries, and was the cornerstone of a new breed of warriors, only to be rivaled by Carlos Edde.
23rd April 2007
