Pro-Sulta Protests: More Diversions To Delay New Government Formation

PM Hariri resigns, his supporters go out in the streets to cheer for him. Hezbollah Chief makes a speech, his supporters flood the streets to show support. Today, Speaker Nabih Berri supporters were roaming the streets of Beirut cheering for him, while hundreds of Tayyar supporters were headed to Baabda to show support to the President. . I don't get it: Do these supporters realize their leaders are the ones in power? the ones people…

“All Means All of them” and Daylight Saving is One of Them!

The European Union has already voted in favor of dropping DST, and other countries are working on it. I never saw the point of DST, and if you google it, you realize how useless and pointless it is. Truth is it's not worth the trouble and has more cons than pros. Personally speaking, I don't even know when it happens anymore because I don't wear a watch and smartphones update automatically. As for disrupting my…

What You Didn’t Know About The “illicit Enrichment” Law

When the first case of "illicit enrichment" was brought up a week ago, I looked into the law itself to see what it consists of, and then after watching yesterday's Al Jadeed episode on corruption, I realized it's just one big joke. To begin with, the case brought up was apparently done illegally as the Judge in question Ghada Aoun didn't follow the necessary steps, but in all cases, if anyone is considering filing a…

Watch Al Jadeed’s Report on Corruption

It's a 3 hour report but worth every minute. If you still think your party or your leader is not corrupt, watch and judge for yourself. From pharmacies selling fake cancer meds and still open, to illegal hiring, to the never-ending scandals in the customs, education ministry and telecom sector and others, fake degrees, leaked exams and the list goes on and on. Thumbs up to all these reporters. If any new government is serious…
Critiques

Dialogue is Key to Solving Lebanon’s Problems

6 years ago
During the last couple of weeks, I’ve engaged more than ever with all sorts of people from different political and religious backgrounds in Lebanon. Most of the topics I usually share on the blog are ...
Critiques

Day13 Updates: PM Hariri Resigns, Thugs Attack Riad el Solh Square

6 years ago
After nearly two weeks of protests, PM Hariri has finally announced his resignation today. A couple of hours before his speech, thugs attacked peaceful protesters in Riad el Solh and Martyrs Square injuring elderly and ...
Critiques

Don’t Ask Why Roads are Blocked, Ask Why The Government Hasn’t Resigned Yet

6 years ago
Tomorrow will mark two weeks since the revolution has started and the government hasn’t resigned yet. We’re still not sure if they’re even considering forming a new cabinet or they’re simply stalling till the protesters ...
Critiques

Five Ways to Fact-Check News Before Sharing Them on Social Media

6 years ago
Ever since the revolution started, more and more fake news and videos are circulating around. Fake news are a serious problem across the world as they get a lot of attention and can have dire ...
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