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Stuart Levey, the Treasury's under secretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, seen here in July 2006, said the US government blacklisted a Lebanon-based construction company that it said was controlled by the Shiite militia Hezbollah and funded by Iran.(AFP/File/Yoshikazu Tsuno)

French President Jacques Chirac, left, Rafik Hariri's widow Nazek Hariri, center, and Bernadette Chirac, right, attend a gathering in commemoration of Rafik Hariri at the Arabic World Institute in Paris, Monday Feb. 19, 2007. The Lebanese former prime minister, who was a good friend of Jacques Chirac, was killed in a Feb. 14, 2005 suicide bombing, Hariri is credited with rebuilding Lebanon from the destruction of the 1975-90 civil war. (AP Photo/Christope Ena)

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The Opposition - Intent on Destroying the Lebanese Economy!

This is what the Opposition Party is doing in Lebanon - They Lost the Majority Election and the Iranians and Syrians are not happy with the results. For Syria it is a matter of Re-Entering Lebanon to Dominate once again, and to wreck the International UN Tribunal for the Assassinated PM Hariri, for Iran it is a Chance to setup an extremist anchor on the Eastern Mediterranean. Result, Civil Disobedience and Civil Strife, and they have set up illegal Tents in Downtown Beirut - The Result - 70 Downtown Stores Closed, Another 30+ Closing, 750 Employees UnEmployed.

This would be similar to John Kerry - who got more then 45% of the American Vote - demanding a Veto Power in the US Government. Yes, it is very Ridiculous.

A waiter waits for customers in Beirut's deserted centre.

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Tuesday February 20, 2007

Todays Quote

“Iran is providing material support for attacks on American troops. We will disrupt the attacks on our forces. We’ll interrupt the flow of support from Iran and Syria. And we will seek out and destroy the networks providing advanced weaponry and training to our enemies in Iraq.” President Bush, January 10, 2007

Breaking

Tyre's top Shiite cleric reports receiving threats
Daily Star staff Monday, February 19, 2007

TYRE: The senior Shiite cleric in Tyre and the Jabal Amel region, Sayyed Ali al-Amin, said Saturday that he has been receiving threatening e-mails, in addition to a number of letters that he earlier forwarded to Lebanese judicial authorities. Amin is known to be one of the few Shiite clerics in Lebanon to oppose Hizbullah. He has attacked the ideology and stands of the group on several occasions, calling them was "extremist and oppressive."

He also opposes Iranian policy in Lebanon and denounces what he has called Iran's "blatant intervention" in Lebanese domestic issues.

Amin is a supporter of the March 14 Forces. Recently he delivered a speech at the two-year commemoration of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri's assassination.

In his speech, Amin stressed the importance of the formation of an international court to try those involved in Hariri's murder, adding that "the tribunal will put an end to the string of assassinations that shook Lebanon in the past couple of years."

Another Shiite cleric, Sheikh Youssef Kanj, warned Sunday that any attacks on the "wise and moderate" Amin would not go unanswered.

Kanj added that in Lebanon there exists a struggle between "education and freedom as characterized by the stands undertaken by Sayyed Amin," as opposed to "ignorance and servitude that are espoused by others." - The Daily Star

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Vowing to Defeat the United States in Lebanon and the Region! Syria and Iran Meet.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (R) shakes hands with his Syrian counterpart, Bashar al-Assad, during a welcoming ceremony in Tehran. Ahmadinejad and Assad, both accused by the United States of meddling in Lebanon and Iraq, have urged the region's Muslims to stay united in the face of US attempts to divide them.(AFP/Atta Kenare)

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (R) meets with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Tehran. The presidents of Iran and Syria, both accused by the United States of meddling in Lebanon and Iraq, have urged the region's Muslims to stay united in the face of US attempts to divide them.(AFP)

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Saturday February 17, 2007

Todays Quote

Psalm 92:13: "The Just Man Shall Flourish like the Palm Tree, like the Cedars of Lebanon Shall He Grow."

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Feb. 14th Mass Rally - The CEDARS REVOLUTION

ONLY LEBANESE - SEEKING FREEDOM / DEMOCRACY!

VERY PEACEFUL AND FULL PRIDE IN THE COUNTRY!

CEDARS REVOLUTION #3 In Lebanon Today

100% PURE LEBANESE AT THE RALLY

NO FOREINGERS AMONGST THEM

VERY PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATION

LBC SAYING JUST AS MANY PEOPLE SHOWED UP TODAY AS THEY DID ON MARCH 14, 2005 - THE START OF THE CEDARS REVOLUTION WHERE 1.5 MILLION LEBANESE TOOK TO THE PEACEFUL STREET!

LBC INTERVIEWS CARS IN PROCESSION - MASSES SAYING THAT ONCE THEY BOMBED AIN ALAQ NOT ONLY WAS I COMING TO TODAY'S MARCH BUT MY ENTIRE FAMILY CLAN INSISTED THAT WE ALL JOIN

CEDARS REVOLUTION #3 - LBC REPORTER BASSAM REPORTS THIS IS THE LARGEST SHOWING OF MASS DEMONSTRATION THAT LEBANON HAS EVER SEEN - EVEN BIGGER THEN THE MARCH 14, 2005 TURNOUT.

2nd Anniversary Tribute for Rafik Hariri

Parliament’s majority leader Saad Hariri said: “we are ready for any brave decision in favor of Lebanon, but the international tribunal is the only gateway to any solution.”
He also praised the people for gathering at Martyrs’ Square despite efforts to “terrorize” them.
Druze leader Walid Jumblat vowed that “we will not surrender in the face of terrorism, in the face of authoritarian parties be they Syrian or not … There will be no weapon except what is under the control of the Lebanese state.”
He said the international tribunal will be established and “punishment and death sentence” will follow.
Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea pledged that “we will not bow. We will not succumb. We will not surrender. We will fear nothing. And we will not back off.”
“We’ll chase criminals throughout the world,” Geagea added.
He said only Lebanese troops should be allowed to carry weapons, adding the army and the government are the “resistance.”
Addressing president Emile Lahoud, Geagea said: “You will ultimately go…and the Lebanese people will regain their palace and the presidency.”
Ex-President Amin Gemayel, in an address read by MP Antoine Ghanem, urged a return to dialogue as the only way to preserve Lebanon’s unity.
Church bells tolled and mosque minarets blared “Allah Akbar” calls at 12:55 p.m., the same time a powerful blast killed ex-Premier Rafik Hariri Feb. 14, 2005.
Parliament’s majority leader Saad Hariri paid respect at his father’s grave near al-Amin mosque.
National Bloc Party leader Carlos Edde slammed Free Patriotic Movement leader Gen. Michel Aoun for “turning against the nation."
Social Affairs Minister Nayla Moawad slammed the Assad regime for “trying to topple the Cedar revolution” but vowed that pro-government supporters will continue their struggle to achieve “victory.” She also urged Speaker Nabih Berri without naming him to call for a parliament session to ratify the international tribunal plan.
Legislator Ghassan Tueni addressing the crowd said the international tribunal should try those who committed “crimes against humanity.” He also said that Lebanon will remain steadfast against “plots and assassinations”
Scores of protestors gathered on rooftops for a better view of the mass rally at Martyrs’ square. (Naharnet).

Amin Mufti Tyre Speaks Out!

A respected Shiite cleric from southern Lebanon, Mufti of Tyre Sheikh Ali Amin, criticized the Shiite-backed opposition parties, Hezbollah and Amal, at the commemoration for failing to strike a deal with the government. The two parties withdrew from the Cabinet last year.

"Our fate is through agreement and the mechanism is to return to the logic of the state and institutions," said Amin, without naming the two groups. Referring to the failure to ratify the tribunal, he said "it was strange" to oppose justice. Sam F. Ghattas, Associated Press Writer

Lebanese Stage Mass Rally to Mark PM Rafik Hariri's Memorial - IN A STRONG PROOF THAT THE MAJORITY OF THE LEBANESE

- DEMANDING FREEDOM, DEMOCRACY

- DEMANDING INDEPENDENCE

- TODAY SENDING A STRONG MESSAGE - ONLY THE LEBANESE ARMY SHOULD BE CARRYING WEAPONS

- TODAY SENDING A STRONG MESSAGE - THE LEBANESE ARMY IS THE LEBANESE RESISTANCE AND ALL LEBANESE SHOULD SUPPORT THIS LEBANESE ARMY

- TODAY SENDING A STRONG MESSAGE TO SYRIA: STOP MEDDLING IN LEBANONS DEMOCRACY

- TODAY SENDING A STRONG MESSAGE TO IRAN: STOP MEDDLING IN LEBANONS DEMOCRACY

- TODAY SENDING A STRONG MESSAGE TO THE OPPOSITION: JOIN THE DEMOCRATIC COUNTRY IS YOUR ONLY CHOICE - STOP TAKING ORDERS FROM SYRIA AND IRAN

- TODAY SENDING A STRONG MESSAGE TO ALL LEBANESE - SURRENDER YOUR WEAPONS AND JOIN THE POLITICAL FORCE IN LEBANONS DEMOCRACY

- TODAY SENDING A STRONG MESSAGE TO AMR MOUSSA - LOUD AND CLEAR - STOP MAKING TRIPS TO DAMASCUS TO HELP SYRIAN/IRANIAN FUNDED AND SPONSORED OPPOSITION - LOOK AT THE STREETS TODAY - THE MAJORITY OF THE LEBANON STATE DOES NOT SEEK SYRIAN APPROVAL IN OUR FUTURE.

- SHOUTING LOUD - Horriyeh, Siyadeh, Istiqlal (Freedom, Sovereignty, Independence)

- SHOUTING LOUD - Haqiqa, Horriyeh, Wahdeh Wataniyeh (Truth, Freedom, National Unity)

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Welcome a new addition to the Cedars Revolution

Archaeologists uncovered homes of fishermen in Jbeil dating back to 7000 B.C. They found one-room huts with crushed limestone floors and stone idol of god El. Jbeil (also known as Byblos) is the oldest Continuously Lived In Port City in the World. Yesterday's Fisherman would be proud today to see their Descendents taking part in todays Cedars Revolution.
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Tens of thousands of government supporters wave Lebanese flags, as they gather in Martyrs' Square to mark the second anniversary of Rafik Hariri's assassination in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007. The government deployed hundreds of troops to deter violence, a day after two bombs killed three people. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Tawil)

Supporters of assassinated former Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri wave national flags during a mass rally in central Beirut February 14, 2007. Tens of thousands of flag-waving Lebanese gathered in central Beirut on Wednesday to remember al-Hariri,two years after the former premier's killing, and show support for the anti-Syrian government. REUTERS/Issam Kobeisy (LEBANON)

Lebanese government supporters hold Lebanese flags as they attend a rally to commemorate the death of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri in downtown Beirut, Lebanon Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007. Thousands of Lebanese gathered Wednesday at the city center grave of Hariri to mark the second anniversary of his assassination as the government deployed hundreds of troops to deter trouble, a day after two bombs killed three people. (AP Photo/Bela Szandelszky)

A large Lebanese flag flutters above people attending a mass rally to mark the second anniversary of the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri in central Beirut February 14, 2007. LBC reports this is one of the Largest Mass Demonstrations the Country has seen - today Lebanese waving flags and blue balloons demonstrated in Beirut on Wednesday to honour al-Hariri,two years after the ex-premier's killing, and show support for the anti-Syrian government. REUTERS/Mahmoud Kheir (LEBANON)

Tens of thousands of Lebanese people climb Martyr's statue as they gather in Beirut, Lebanon, to mark the second anniversary of Rafik Hariri's assassination Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007, a day after two bombs killed three people. The government deployed hundreds of troops to deter violence and hoped a large turnout would strengthen its position against the Hezbollah-led opposition. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Lebanese demonstrators take part in a ceremony to mark the second anniversary of the death of late Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri in Beirut. Tens of thousands of people have swarmed into Beirut to commemorate the murder two years ago of Lebanese Hariri, with tensions running high after deadly bus bombings.(AFP/Marwan Naamani)

A pro-government supporter waves a Lebanon flag as tens of thousands of Lebanese packed into Martyr's square in downtown Beirut to mark the second anniversary of Rafik Hariri's assassination Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007, a day after two bombs killed three people. The government deployed hundreds of troops to deter violence and hoped a large turnout would strengthen its position against the Hezbollah-led opposition. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Lebanese government supporters carry Lebanese flags and gather around Martyrs square to commemorate the death of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007. Thousands of Lebanese people gathered Wednesday at the city center grave of Rafik Hariri to mark the second anniversary of his assassination as the government deployed hundreds of troops to deter trouble, a day after two bombs killed three people. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

Lebanese supporters of assassinated Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri wave a huge flag at Martyrs Square during a mass rally to mark the second anniversary of assassinated Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri in central Beirut February 14, 2007. Around 300,000 Lebanese waving flags and blue balloons demonstrated in Beirut on Wednesday to honour Rafik al-Hariri, two years after the ex-premier's killing, and show support for the anti-Syrian government. REUTERS/ Sharif Karim (LEBANON)

Tens of thousands of Lebanese pack into Martyr's square in downtown Beirut, Lebanon to mark the second anniversary of former prime-minister Rafik Hariri's assassination Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007, a day after two bombs killed three people. The government deployed hundreds of troops to deter violence and hoped a large turnout would strengthen its position against the Hezbollah-led opposition. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

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Tribute to the Late PM Rafik Hariri

Memorial Rafik Hariri - Feb 14th, 2007

First Cedars Revolution 2005

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OUR DESTINY IS TO LIVE TOGETHER!

The Lebanon fought a Civil war - when Syria occupied it - for 15 years. And the Lebanese learned a tough lesson - that at the end of the day, no one side gained any ground, no one side won, but the entire nation lost. At the end of the day we were all just shooting ourselves in the foot. We learned this lesson the hard way. At the culmination of the war the Lebanese learned that the Common Ground between all Peoples in the Region is much more than any differences we might have and that Our Destiny is to Live Together. (These thoughts from the Late PM Rafic Hariri). God Bless the Lebanon. Editor Cedars Revolution News.

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Feltman to Ensure 'International Partnership' for Lebanon Benefit

U.S. Ambassador Jeffrey Feltman has vowed to dedicate himself to ensuring that the "international partnerships" that the late Prime Minister Rafik Hariri did a great deal to create can continue to benefit Lebanon.

"Because of an outrageous crime, committed two years ago this week, I became the last American Ambassador to witness the astonishing patriotism, energy, and creativity that Prime Minister Hariri devoted to advancing his country's interests," Feltman said in a statement after meeting parliamentary majority leader Saad Hariri on Monday.

"This sad honor, however, bestows on me a special responsibility, one that I eagerly embrace: To dedicate myself to ensuring that the international partnerships that Prime Minister Hariri did so much to create can continue to benefit Lebanon and the Lebanese people," Feltman said.

"The United States is confident that the Lebanese people recognize these strong international partnerships not as the threats some claim but rather as opportunities to enable the Lebanese to achieve their aspirations for independence and democracy in a country at peace internally, regionally, and internationally," he added. (Naharnet)

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The first call to the Cedars Revolution - Feb 19th, 2005 Walid Jumblatt says we are going to go into the streets and challenges that the opposition - saying what will they do - Kill 1 Million of us - 2 Million of us? But then WHAT? What will they do after that. Walid Jumblatt conveyed the level of frustration that the Lebanese have felt by the Tuteledge imposed upon it by Syria and Iran.

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