January 6, 2005

Have you been listening to this guy lately?

As a background of this man, he is the Druze leader in the Mount of Lebanon, and a Lebanese warlord during Lebanon's 15 year civil war. As with most of the warlords in Lebanon, he has the blood of innocent people on his hands. Currently, he and several members of his militia represent his sect (Druze) in the Lebanese government and parliament. Lebanon's population officially is at the approximate number of four millions, divided into 70% Muslim and 30% Christian and other sects. The Druze are considered within the other sects. They number approximately in the 300,000, mostly live in Alshouf, (Jabal Lebanon) and Hasbia (South). According to tradition, they have a secret society, and their belief system is derived from Islam's Ismaili sect. However, they do not belong to mainstream Islam. Walid's father, was Kamal Jounblat, a Lebanese leader of high caliber, served the ideals of the socialist doctrine in Lebanon and the Middle East during the last century. 

In Walid's latest speeches, he's been planting the seeds of discord among Lebanese in preparation for war. At some instances he calls on outsiders to invade Syria, at others, he calls on the Lebanese Resistance to clarify its standing and loyalty. Simply, he is a man on the loose, looking for trouble! To the Syrians, he is a mental case that betrayed his sect and his father's legacy in order to help the enemies of the Arab people. To the Lebanese, he is handled cautiously! Most Lebanese don't want to repeat the tragic civil war. So, they consider his extreme vocal attacks as a sign of desperation of a groundless man, seeking attention while attempting to disturb the peaceful atmosphere the Lebanese enjoy.

Force of Destruction

To most analysts, Walid Jounblat is a destructive force that wish to harm Lebanon for the lame desire of becoming famous by being different. They caution any outside power to ignore his fiery speeches as nothing but a rainless cloud, and to make sure not to rely on his promises as the example of the Jalabi of Iraq is still vivid in the memory. They encourage the powers that can help Lebanon to ease its economic difficulties and help it by encouraging diplomatic dialogues among the parties. Otherwise, with the like of an opportunist like Walid Jounblat, Lebanon might see itself under a heavy and dark cloud that will harm its progress and disturb its peace. The mere thought of allowing Lebanon to deep into chaos without its immediate help is a mistake that must not happen!

To the Druze sect we say, for the sake of a peaceful Lebanon, and for the sake of Kamal's legacy, save your lost son and help him find himself.

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