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Posted By tehranchik 8 months ago in Political NewsIn newly liberated Lebanon, the signposts on “the Arab street” point in opposite directions. The author’s experiences—he was buoyed by a huge rally for democracy in downtown Beirut, then beaten up by Fascist bullies—show how much this diverse society offers hope but is still threatened by the Syrian dictatorship next door.
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Well, I'm from and live in the Pacific Northwest. I did live in the middle east during the late 70's and early 80 ...
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It was never really occupied... the Syrians were asked to intervene during the Lebanese Civil War. Afterwards, Lebanon was under the threat of an attack from Israel.
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Does anyone remember what happened in the summer of 2006 after Syria left? That's right - Lebanon was attacked by Israel.
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