tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6700183921884368962.post7108715613948589539..comments2024-03-17T09:14:34.614+00:00Comments on Arabdemocracy: The Thing About Ziad BaroudArab Democracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17484561039671942435noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6700183921884368962.post-4633743788087829852009-08-21T13:59:22.177+01:002009-08-21T13:59:22.177+01:00That's what I call a low key contribution.
I...That's what I call a low key contribution. <br /><br />I wonder why you feel the need to comment here when you can easily find your excitment elsewhere.<br /><br />Which contributors do you miss so we can let them know of their fan club?Arab Democracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17484561039671942435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6700183921884368962.post-90332343280168033582009-08-21T13:52:33.973+01:002009-08-21T13:52:33.973+01:00Yawn...! Your articles are so tedious and condesc...Yawn...! Your articles are so tedious and condescending. What happened to the other contributors?Raminoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6700183921884368962.post-76501407240173448482009-08-05T11:00:29.542+01:002009-08-05T11:00:29.542+01:00Of course you would feel used. But going through t...Of course you would feel used. But going through this experience is part of maturing and growing up in politics.<br /><br />Everyone is been through it. The problem arises if you are still caught up in it 10 years down the line.Arab Democracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17484561039671942435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6700183921884368962.post-17742225654397490972009-08-04T11:00:10.405+01:002009-08-04T11:00:10.405+01:00I dont consider myself a sheep. I was merely refer...I dont consider myself a sheep. I was merely referring to the demonstrations and counterdemonstrations that were sadly exploited and politicized. <br /><br />At the beginning, I felt proud being one of those demonstrators, at later stages, I felt used......Afifovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10842616891496749350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6700183921884368962.post-56248240257889535252009-07-30T17:29:08.323+01:002009-07-30T17:29:08.323+01:00Afif
I dont agree with the attitude that the Leba...Afif<br /><br />I dont agree with the attitude that the Lebanese are a bunch of sheep in need for direction.That is pessimism. I am not a sheep, I am pretty certain you dont consider yourself one and we both know hundreds whow have similar ambitions for our country.<br /><br />Iconising Baroud is like iconising Guevara (on a smaller scale of course) A lazy get away clause from thinking hard and coming up with creative solutions.<br /><br />I am for Baroud and past and present hard working ministers (George Corm, Ghassan Salameh etc.) but as part of a solid and militant reformist movement. <br /><br />On a practical level, why dont you remind me of the official 14th March position towards Baroud. Are they supporting his return to the Interior Ministry?<br /><br />We both know the answer to that one.Arab Democracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17484561039671942435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6700183921884368962.post-47644885546873068562009-07-30T09:45:10.583+01:002009-07-30T09:45:10.583+01:00Joe,
I like the saying, when its too good to be t...Joe,<br /><br />I like the saying, when its too good to be true, it usually is. But I guess sometimes it may seem as such, but we go with it anyway, because if we were to be merely pessimistic and synical, then we will remain in our vicious circle of Lebanese corruption. Some positivism is good, he is just doing his job, but maybe more of our ministers need to start doing the same. If he is to be a poster boy, then so be it. (I am hoping he is not a paper tiger or a 21st century media mogul pulling a berlusconi). <br /><br />Our people, in all stratas of society need individual leaders to be sheep for. Life's like that in Lebanon. If baroud gets us were we need to go, then I'd be happy to go "baaaaahh". <br /><br />Handle with care.Afifovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10842616891496749350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6700183921884368962.post-70174445004625802062009-07-29T12:06:09.869+01:002009-07-29T12:06:09.869+01:00I do agree that Ziad Baroud is a "Nice" ...I do agree that Ziad Baroud is a "Nice" person. Nice… what a tasteless word!<br />He did his Job…? Who knows… his performance did not out-way by much the one of the corrupt Ms. Mur or Sabi3 for that matter… (All conducted successful elections)<br />So, for sure he did nothing… bad.<br />Do not misunderstand me… I do like this “Nice” guy… but alas being “Nice” does not cut it out in the political arena or in a corruption stricken country… it does maybe in NGOs…<br />What saddens me is that many “Petite Bourgeoisies” in our country appreciate tasteless (as nice and good as they are) well spoken and non confrontational people… It is a sign of a tired fear stricken nation!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />NabihAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6700183921884368962.post-80932596006378766662009-07-29T10:17:38.984+01:002009-07-29T10:17:38.984+01:00The point is that there is no 'thing' abou...The point is that there is no 'thing' about him. He is just doing his job.The job that he is paid and entrusted to do by the Lebanese people.<br /><br />But given the standards we have for politicians in Lebanon,his profile has been raised to that of a hero.<br /><br />I am very supportive of the man but I am questioning the way we approach governance in the Middle East, which should be less about indidividuals and more about systems and a collective culture.<br /><br />JosephArab Democracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17484561039671942435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6700183921884368962.post-79490173907166428412009-07-29T10:02:06.256+01:002009-07-29T10:02:06.256+01:00i dont understand what the point of this post is, ...i dont understand what the point of this post is, joseph. what *is* the thing about ziad baroud?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6700183921884368962.post-33413191013284035502009-07-29T09:10:32.798+01:002009-07-29T09:10:32.798+01:00concerning the 2afleh, I personally pity a country...concerning the 2afleh, I personally pity a country that worships its civil servants and other public figures for doing the contrary of their job.<br /><br />Your last statement is somehow optimistic with regards to the reality on the ground!Joellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6700183921884368962.post-68158588585107417362009-07-29T08:46:52.474+01:002009-07-29T08:46:52.474+01:00il 2afleh 2awiyeh.. as usual
your fan club,il 2afleh 2awiyeh.. as usual<br /><br />your fan club,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com