Posted By
Najib
Oct 23, 2019 04:10
I think everyone knows by now what these protests' most popular chant was and it clearly upset a lot of people. Personally, I laughed the first five or ten times maybe but then it became repetitive and boring. However, I am glad in a way that the issue has stirred a new debate on personal insults and freedom of speech and I believe one of the many demands of this revolution should be to promote…
Posted By
Najib
Oct 22, 2019 04:08
Day 5 came to an end and so did the 72 hours ultimatum that PM Hariri had given. Here are few thoughts on what happened today and what's to come: 1- Government lost its last chance to save face: The first thing PM Hariri had to do was submit his resignation today. No one cares if they approve the reform paper or not, it's a matter of trust and this cabinet must be changed at…
Critiques
6 years ago
Few hours separate us from the deadline PM Saad Hariri has set for himself and his allies ever since the protests started. Whether he was hoping that protests will die out like they always do, ...
Critiques
6 years ago
HRW issued a press release following recent clashes between security forces and protestors stating that Lebanese security forces have “beaten and arrested people, causing far more havoc than the protesters,” according to Sarah Leah Whitson, ...
Critiques
6 years ago
The government has no other option but to resign at this point. They have to resign for failing to address the budget deficit, the economic crisis, the bread and dollar crisis, the traffic, the internet, ...
Critiques
6 years ago
Remember when the Telecom Minister claimed he’s not planning on taxing Whatsapp? Well he was lying as the government agreed today to enforce a 20 cent/day fee on every WhatsApp or any other VOIP user. ...
Critiques
6 years ago
Over 120 fires were reported by the Civil Defence officials in the past 24 hours, and Lebanon’s Red Cross has stated over 100 people were hospitalized so far. The sudden rise in temperature and strong ...
Critiques
6 years ago
Every year since the Syrian crisis began, Lebanese apple farmers are in crisis. They’re unable sell their apple and exporting them is too costly. Every year, farmers have no choice but to leave their apples ...
Critiques
6 years ago
Saudi Arabia implemented last week a highly controversial Shisha tax that is angering a lot of people online. To sum it up, you get taxed 100% on your bill at any Shisha cafe or restaurant ...
Critiques
6 years ago
The President of the Lebanese Basketball association warned yesterday that the league may be under threat and that they cannot keep going without sponsors or financial support. The truth is the teams, the players, the ...
