Weekend Pics - Friday November 23 - Sunday November 25 2007

[Hye4Lebanon]

French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner (L) speaks during a joint press conference with his Spanish and Italian counterparts Miguel Angel Moratinos (unseen) and Massimo D'Alema (R) at the French ambassdor's residence in Beirut, 22 November 2007. A last-ditch session by Lebanon's parliament to elect a president tomorrow -- the deadline to replace head of state Emile Lahoud -- has been postponed, an MP with the ruling majority said. AFP PHOTO/RAMZI HAIDAR (Photo credit should read RAMZI HAIDAR/AFP/Getty Images)

Italian Foreign Minister Massimo D'Alema listens during a joint press conference with his French and Spanish counterparts Bernard Kouchner and Miguel Angel Moratinos at the French ambassdor's residence in Beirut, 22 November 2007. A last-ditch session by Lebanon's parliament to elect a president tomorrow -- the deadline to replace head of state Emile Lahoud -- has been postponed, an MP with the ruling majority said. AFP PHOTO/RAMZI HAIDAR (Photo credit should read RAMZI HAIDAR/AFP/Getty Images)

Lebanese opposition leader Michel Aoun gives a press conference from his home in Rabiyeh, northeast of Beirut, 22 November 2007. Aoun, proposed today that his camp name an interim president and that the ruling majority appoint a prime minister to end a long-running presidential row. Aoun said in a televised announcement that he would name a candidate from outside his parliamentary bloc to become president until after the 2009 legislative elections, after which a president would be elected for a full six-year term. AFP PHOTO/CHARBEL NAKHOUL (Photo credit should read CHARBEL NAKHOUL/AFP/Getty Images)

Lebanese soldiers stand in front of a national flag as they secure an area in Beirut's downtown during a parade by the Lebanese NGO 'Offre Joie' to celebrate the country's 64th independence day, 22 November 2007, at Beirut Martyrs square. Lebanese army soldiers deployed in several sensetive areas in Beirut as fears are running high that a failure to elect a new president by a 23 November deadline could spur the formation of two governments, a grim reminder of the end of Lebanon's 1975-1990 civil war when two competing administrations battled it out. AFP PHOTO/JOSEPH BARRAK (Photo credit should read JOSEPH BARRAK/AFP/Getty Images)

Lebanese soldiers and policemen secure an area in Beirut's downtown during a parade by the Lebanese NGO 'Offre Joie' to celebrate the country's 64th independence day, 22 November 2007, at Beirut Martyrs square. Lebanese army soldiers deployed in several sensetive areas in Beirut as fears are running high that a failure to elect a new president on a 23 November deadline could spur the formation of two governments, a grim reminder of the end of Lebanon's 1975-1990 civil war when two competing administrations battled it out. AFP PHOTO/JOSEPH BARRAK (Photo credit should read JOSEPH BARRAK/AFP/Getty Images)

Lebanese soldiers secure an area in Beirut's downtown during a parade by the Lebanese NGO 'Offre Joie' to celebrate the country's 64th independence day, 22 November 2007, at Beirut Martyrs square. Lebanese army soldiers deployed in several sensetive areas in Beirut as fears are running high that a failure to elect a new president on a 23 November deadline could spur the formation of two governments, a grim reminder of the end of Lebanon's 1975-1990 civil war when two competing administrations battled it out. AFP PHOTO/JOSEPH BARRAK (Photo credit should read JOSEPH BARRAK/AFP/Getty Images)

Lebanese youths release baloons into the air during a parade by the Lebanese NGO 'Offre Joie', to mark the country's 64th independence day, 22 November 2007, in Beirut. Foreign envoys and Lebanese leaders were engaged in make-or-break talks on holding a presidential election as the clock ticked toward a 23 November deadline with no breakthrough in sight. The foreign ministers of France, Italy and Spain were shuttling between the bitterly divided parties in an ultimate bid to wrench an agreement on a compromise candidate before midnight tomorrow, when the term of Syrian-backed president Emile Lahoud expires. AFP PHOTO/JOSEPH BARRAK (Photo credit should read JOSEPH BARRAK/AFP/Getty Images)

A Lebanese man on slits dressed as a clown walks past policeman during a parade by the Lebanese NGO 'Offre Joie', to mark the country's 64th independence day, 22 November 2007, in Beirut. Foreign envoys and Lebanese leaders were engaged in make-or-break talks on holding a presidential election as the clock ticked toward a 23 November deadline with no breakthrough in sight. The foreign ministers of France, Italy and Spain were shuttling between the bitterly divided parties in an ultimate bid to wrench an agreement on a compromise candidate before midnight tomorrow, when the term of Syrian-backed president Emile Lahoud expires. AFP PHOTO/JOSEPH BARRAK (Photo credit should read JOSEPH BARRAK/AFP/Getty Images)

Birds are seen migrating over the southern port city in Sidon, 22 November 2007. AFP PHOTO/MAHMOUD ZAYAT (Photo credit should read MAHMOUD ZAYAT/AFP/Getty Images)

Lebanese army soldiers parade inside their barracks in the southern port city in Sidon during a celebration of Lebanon's 64th Independence Day, 22 November 2007. Foreign envoys and Lebanese leaders are engaged in make-or-break talks on holding a presidential election as the clock ticks toward an end of the week deadline, when the incumbent's term expires. AFP PHOTO/MAHMOUD ZAYAT (Photo credit should read MAHMOUD ZAYAT/AFP/Getty Images)

Lebanese army soldiers parade inside their barracks in the southern port city in Sidon during a celebration of Lebanon's 64th Independence Day, 22 November 2007. Foreign envoys and Lebanese leaders are engaged in make-or-break talks on holding a presidential election as the clock ticks toward an end of the week deadline, when the incumbent's term expires. AFP PHOTO/MAHMOUD ZAYAT (Photo credit should read MAHMOUD ZAYAT/AFP/Getty Images)

Lebanese army soldiers parade inside their barracks in the southern port city in Sidon during a celebration of Lebanon's 64th Independence Day, 22 November 2007. Foreign envoys and Lebanese leaders are engaged in make-or-break talks today on holding a presidential election as the clock ticks toward an end of the week deadline, when the incumbent's term expires. AFP PHOTO/MAHMOUD ZAYAT (Photo credit should read MAHMOUD ZAYAT/AFP/Getty Images)

Cars drive in a street flooded by heavy rain in Beirut, 21 November 2007. Lebanon's presidential election was postponed for a fourth time amid last-ditch efforts by the government and the opposition to agree a consensus candidate 23 November deadline. AFP PHOTO/RAMZI HAIDAR (Photo credit should read RAMZI HAIDAR/AFP/Getty Images)

Lebanese media personnel work inside the new studios of the Hariri family-owned Future TV studios 21 November 2007. Future TV is launching its 24-hour news channel, al-Ekhbariya, 'The News'. Lebanon's presidential election was postponed for a fourth time amid last-ditch efforts by the government and the opposition to agree a consensus candidate by a 23 November 2007 deadline. AFP PHOTO/RAMZI HAIDAR (Photo credit should read RAMZI HAIDAR/AFP/Getty Images)

Cars drive in a street flooded by heavy rain in Beirut, 21 November 2007. Lebanon's presidential election was postponed for a fourth time amid last-ditch efforts by the government and the opposition to agree a consensus candidate 23 November deadline. AFP PHOTO/RAMZI HAIDAR (Photo credit should read RAMZI HAIDAR/AFP/Getty Images)

Lebanese dancers perform at the start of 'Beirut Marathon 07' in Beirut, 18 November 2007. More than 20,000 people from all ages took part in Beirut Marathon as the country enters a decisive week tomorrow with the term of President Emile Lahoud set to expire and political leaders still unable to agree on his successor despite intense international pressure. As foreign dignitaries converge on Beirut ahead of a planned vote in parliament 21 November, many fear the pro-Western ruling coalition and the Syrian-backed opposition may miss a final November 23 deadline to elect a new president, plunging the country into chaos. AFP PHOTO/MARWAN NAAMANI (Photo credit should read MARWAN NAAMANI/AFP/Getty Images)

Lebanese take part in 'Beirut Marathon 07' in Beirut, 18 November 2007. More than 20,000 people from all ages took part in Beirut Marathon as the country enters a decisive week tomorrow with the term of President Emile Lahoud set to expire and political leaders still unable to agree on his successor despite intense international pressure. As foreign dignitaries converge on Beirut ahead of a planned vote in parliament 21 November, many fear the pro-Western ruling coalition and the Syrian-backed opposition may miss a final November 23 deadline to elect a new president, plunging the country into chaos. AFP PHOTO/JOSEPH BARRAK (Photo credit should read JOSEPH BARRAK/AFP/Getty Images)

Lebanese youths wearing 'Duracell Rabbits' take part in 'Beirut Marathon 07' in Beirut, 18 November 2007. More than 20,000 people from all ages took part in Beirut Marathon as the country enters a decisive week tomorrow with the term of President Emile Lahoud set to expire and political leaders still unable to agree on his successor despite intense international pressure. As foreign dignitaries converge on Beirut ahead of a planned vote in parliament 21 November, many fear the pro-Western ruling coalition and the Syrian-backed opposition may miss a final November 23 deadline to elect a new president, plunging the country into chaos. AFP PHOTO/MARWAN NAAMANI (Photo credit should read MARWAN NAAMANI/AFP/Getty Images)

Katia al-Halabi of Lebanon competes on the balance beam during the women's gymnastics competition at the 11th Pan-Arab Games in Cairo 16 November 2007. AFP PHOTO/KARIM JAAFAR (Photo credit should read KARIM JAAFAR/AFP/Getty Images)

Lebanon's President Emile Lahoud (C) poses with the army's Chief of Staff Michel Sleiman (2nd L) and officers during Independence Day celebrations in Baabda, near Beirut, November 22, 2007.REUTERS/Dalatinohra

A Lebanese man on stilts, dressed as a clown, waves a national flag in front of policemen during a parade by the Lebanese NGO "Offre Joie", to mark the country's 64th independence day. A last-ditch session by Lebanon's parliament to elect a president Friday -- the deadline to replace head of state Emile Lahoud -- has been postponed, an MP with the ruling majority said Thursday.(AFP/Joseph Barrak)

A soldier guards the street as members of Lebanon's Farah al-Ata'a association carry flowers arranged in the form of the national flag to mark the 64th anniversary of independence in Beirut November 22, 2007. (Sharif Karim/Reuters)

Lebanese dancers wear folkloric costume perform the traditional Lebanese foot-stomping dabkeh dance, during a march to celebrate the 64th anniversary of Lebanon's independence from France in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, Thursday Nov. 22, 2007. Rival Lebanese leaders were in last-ditch efforts to find a compromise candidate for the presidency Thursday, but with a constitutional deadline for electing a new head of state only hours away, fears of turmoil were on the rise. Parliament is scheduled to convene at 1 p.m. (1100 GMT) Friday to pick a successor for pro-Syrian President Emile Lahoud, only 11 hours before his term ends.(AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

No Comment Pic of the Day

[skyboy]

Woulek we don't deserve an indepence, nor a country...

Maakouleh enno those stupid politicians we have can not agree on electing 1 president!!!
What will happen when they have to sit together for the formation of a new government?

Woulek akid we need that the US and the French and all to come and interfere in our internal politics, or else we will stay at this stage for ever.

What a lost!!!!!!!!
Shame on you...

[Chief]

too many contrasts in these pictures!

[Hye4Lebanon]

Originally Posted by skyboy

...Maakouleh enno those stupid politicians we have can not agree on electing 1 president!!!...

This is from Jpost:

"For Syria, Lebanon is much more important than the Golan Heights. While the senior George Bush's administration saw the Syrian occupation as a temporary necessity to be gradually rolled back, the Clinton administration saw it as a longer-term palliative to draw Syria into peace with Israel and a means of preventing Lebanon's 350,000-plus Palestinian refugees from obstructing a comprehensive peace settlement that failed to recognize their "right of return."

Although US policymakers publicly hinted that the United States would help bring about a "Lebanon free of foreign forces" once a peace treaty was concluded, they sent Damascus unmistakable signals to the contrary. American officials failed to recognize that Assad would be prepared to sign a peace treaty only if the expected benefits outweighed the guaranteed political, strategic, and economic returns of the occupation of Lebanon."


Now you know how the U.S. stabbed Lebanon in the past many times to benefit you know who...and now the FM's are in bed with Condi for a "New Middle East" to benefit you know who.

I hope those frequent flyer miles to Washington to meet the NeoCons were well worth it ya "Loyalists".

[lebnan_lilkel]

Originally Posted by skyboy

Woulek we don't deserve an indepence, nor a country...

Maakouleh enno those stupid politicians we have can not agree on electing 1 president!!!
What will happen when they have to sit together for the formation of a new government?

Woulek akid we need that the US and the French and all to come and interfere in our internal politics, or else we will stay at this stage for ever.

What a lost!!!!!!!!
Shame on you...

It looks like you're French.. Tfeh 3leik w Shirak the disgraced thief.

[Chief]

Boy,

shame on the 14 febers who, once again proved to be nothing but kitty cats and puppets

[somebody]

Originally Posted by skyboy

Woulek we don't deserve an indepence, nor a country...

What a logic, what a shame!

Watani Da2iman 3ala Hak
Long Live Lebanon
Proud to be Lebanese

[dodzi]

Originally Posted by skyboy

Woulek we don't deserve an indepence, nor a country...

Maakouleh enno those stupid politicians we have can not agree on electing 1 president!!!
What will happen when they have to sit together for the formation of a new government?

Woulek akid we need that the US and the French and all to come and interfere in our internal politics, or else we will stay at this stage for ever.

What a lost!!!!!!!!
Shame on you...

lol yeah shame on us...

Interesting to see you say we need French and US intervention... Me, as a pro-syrian and pro-Iranian, I tend to believe we need to call the Syrians back!!! Diy3anoun wlo!

[Hye4Lebanon]

Outgoing Lebanese President Emile Lahoud gestures to journalists as he leaves the Presidential Palace in Baabda north of Beirut, 24 November 2007. Lahoud stepped down at the end of his term at midnight on Friday, leaving the country in a dangerous power vacuum after rival politicians failed again to elect his successor. Before leaving office, he said he was handing over responsibility for the country's security to the army, a move promptly denounced by Prime Minister Fuad Siniora as unconstitutional. AFP PHOTO/RAMZI HAIDAR (Photo credit should read RAMZI HAIDAR/AFP/Getty Images)

Lebanese youths celebrate 24 November in Beirut following the departure of Lebanese President Emile Lahoud from the Presidential Palace in Baabda north of the Lebanese capital at the end of his term. Lahoud stepped down at the end of his term at midnight on Friday, leaving the country in a dangerous power vacuum after rival politicians failed again to elect his successor. Before leaving office, he said he was handing over responsibility for the country's security to the army, a move promptly denounced by rival Prime Minister Fuad Siniora as unconstitutional. AFP PHOTO/ANWAR AMRO (Photo credit should read ANWAR AMRO/AFP/Getty Images)

Lebanese youths celebrate 24 November in Beirut following the departure of Lebanese President Emile Lahoud from the Presidential Palace in Baabda north of the Lebanese capital at the end of his term. Lahoud stepped down at the end of his term at midnight on Friday, leaving the country in a dangerous power vacuum after rival politicians failed again to elect his successor. Before leaving office, he said he was handing over responsibility for the country's security to the army, a move promptly denounced by rival Prime Minister Fuad Siniora as unconstitutional. AFP PHOTO/ANWAR AMRO (Photo credit should read ANWAR AMRO/AFP/Getty Images)

Outgoing Lebanese President Emile Lahoud gestures as he leaves the Presidential Palace in Baabda north of Beirut, 24 November 2007. Lahoud stepped down at the end of his term at midnight on Friday, leaving the country in a dangerous power vacuum after rival politicians failed again to elect his successor. Before leaving office, he said he was handing over responsibility for the country's security to the army, a move promptly denounced by Prime Minister Fuad Siniora as unconstitutional. AFP PHOTO/RAMZI HAIDAR (Photo credit should read RAMZI HAIDAR/AFP/Getty Images)

Outgoing Lebanese President Emile Lahoud makes the last review to his troops of honor before leaving the Presidential Palace in Baabda north of Beirut, 24 November 2007. Lahoud stepped down at the end of his term at miudnight on Friday, leaving the country in a dangerous power vacuum after rival politicians failed again to elect his successor. Before leaving office, he said he was handing over responsibility for the country's security to the army, a move promptly denounced by Prime Minister Fuad Siniora as unconstitutional. AFP PHOTO/RAMZI HAIDAR (Photo credit should read RAMZI HAIDAR/AFP/Getty Images)

Lebanese anti-Syrian deputy Ghanwa Jalloul waves as she arrives at the parliament building in Beirut to attend a session to elect a new president, 23 November 2007. Lebanon's Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri today postponed for a fifth time a parliament session to elect a successor to President Emile Lahoud until 30 November 2007, amid total deadlock between the Western-backed ruling majority and the Hezbollah-led opposition. AFP PHOTO/JOSEPH BARRAK (Photo credit should read JOSEPH BARRAK/AFP/Getty Images)

Lebanese army commandos secure a street in Beirut, 23 November 2007. The Lebanese army was deployed heavily in the capital today, with tanks and troops at all major intersections, and the downtown area where the parliament building is located declared off-limits as a parliament session for lawmakers to elect a new head of state before a midnight deadline appeared doomed by factional rivalry. AFP PHOTO/RAMZI HAIDAR (Photo credit should read RAMZI HAIDAR/AFP/Getty Images)

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Lebanon's Christian Maronite Patriarch Mar-Nasrallah Boutros Sfeir shakes hand with parliament Majority leader Saad al-Hariri (L) during a meeting in Bkerki, north of Beirut, November 23, 2007. Lebanon's parliament failed on Friday to grasp its last chance to elect a head of state before pro-Syrian President Emile Lahoud leaves office at midnight, opening a vacuum that many fear could lead to violence. REUTERS/Wadih Chlink (LEBANON)

[Abou Sandal]

Originally Posted by Hye4Lebanon

So much hypocrisy!

I can imagine it from the one on the left side...but not from the other one...the so-called man of god