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Originally Posted by nuknuk He did change the course of events. That's why there was a real harsh reaction against him from the opposition. |
He did not real change anything. All what batrak did is take votes away from GMA. HA and Amal won almost 100% of their seats (Amal lost seats Jezzine to GMA).
What did Batrak accomplish?
Batrak weakened GMA at the expense of Junblat and Hariri. That's all. No real change in the course of events except weaken GMA.
Was this an accomplishment?
Batrak wanted GMA to lose some seats in Mount Lebanon and Franjieh lose one seat in Zgharta. Batrak failed terribly in accomplishing 100% of his goal. In the short-intermediate-long run, Batrak's poistion will benefit GMA and Franjieh. GMA and Franjieh exposed Batrak Sfeir.
Also, Batrak increased the gap between himself and his community. Batrak is no longer a neutral party by any standard.