Miqati Responding to March 14: There are Constitutional Methods to Topple Govt.
إقرأ هذا الخبر بالعربية
Prime Minister Najib Miqati noted on Friday that the March 14 camp’s demand for the resignation of the government is not new, saying that they have been making this demand since its formation in 2011.
He said: “There are constitutional means to topple the government and we will continue our work until they are provided.”
“The government’s productivity will continue and it will not halt because of futile campaigns whose goals are known to all,” he told reporters during his ongoing trip to Germany.
“We have remained silent over the incitement for too long. Some sides do nothing but criticize the government,” said the premier.
The March 14 forces had renewed on Thursday their demand for the resignation of the government in light of the assassination attempt against MP Butros Harb.
Addressing the ongoing dispute at parliament given the Christian MPs’ boycott, Miqati remarked: “Contacts are ongoing to reach a solution to this problem and we hope it will be resolved soon.”
He said that the meeting he held with Energy Minister Jebran Bassil ahead of his visit to Germany was aimed at reaching a solution.
On Tuesday, Speaker Nabih Berri suspended a parliamentary session for lack of quorum after Christian blocs boycotted it over the approval of Electricite du Liban contract workers’ full-employment.
“The boycott is based on political reasons and not sectarian ones,” Berri said.
Change and Reform bloc, Phalange party and Lebanese Forces lawmakers took the decision to boycott the morning session to protest the draft law.
Miqati had arrived in Germany on Wednesday where he held talks with a number of officials, including Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday.
06 July 2012, 11:53
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Regardless of which camp is the majority in the government, the government and parliament are from all regions, religions and denominations.
By what logic are the ones squeaking and complaining about the current government and wish it to resign, when they did not squeak and complain for the same issues in previous governments?
06 July 2012, 12:07
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this government is the one of hizbushaitan, responsible for murdors which are continuing daily. they failed at all levels, so they have to go.
06 July 2012, 16:18
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as long as m8 are killing, stealing, kidnapping, murdering lebanese people, what do you expect? that we wish you happiness?
for sure we want this scum removed so we can tak back control of our country and live in peace!
this is basic: we are under occupation by the syro/iranian thugs and we need to be liberated. whoever will do the job, he is welcome.
06 July 2012, 17:19
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Good point rude. Miqati actually meant the "new" constitutional way is through assignations, intimidation and of course, arms! You can find that policy in HA's manual.
07 July 2012, 01:27
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Didn't Mikati get billionaire in Syria? Basically, this guy owes the (free) Syrians their money. Once Assad gets judged, Mikati will be next. He'll have to return whatever he took illegally (like Suzanne Moubarak did). I wouldn't want to be in his shoes when this happens.
06 July 2012, 18:16
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What a joke this Miqati! He should feel ashamed holding this post since it was never the will of the people but rather forced down our throats because of HA. Get a life!
06 July 2012, 20:51
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Bigsami.
The previous gouvernment of Hariri died because Hariri fell out of favor with king abdallah and allied himself with bandar bin sultan, the opponent of the king. (Hariri thought abdallah was dying). And when king abdallah came back, he discredited hariri, bankrupted oger, and removed his support. Leaving Lebanon to HA. HA chose a moderate sunni. Things are not excellent now, But I thank God Miqati was there during these 2 years, else things would have been much much worse.
07 July 2012, 12:08
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well said, couldnt have said it better lebanon_first
thank God Miqati is the PM, he has always been able to manage crisis situations. despite the extremely dangerous and shaky situation in the region, he is keeping things more or less stable.
the official position of leb being neutral in the syrian crisis was the best position to take. i cant imagine what would have happened to the country had there been a M14 government during the syrian crisis.
06 July 2012, 19:13
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By the looks of the message delivered in tariq al jadideh recently, your boasting is out of touch with reality. Even HA realizes that any new attempt to duplicate May 7-8 is not going to be a walk in the park anymore. So suggest you keep that back hand covering your mouth at this time.
06 July 2012, 19:57
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If only Miqati had the decency to just go home like any toul bala ghalleh
06 July 2012, 20:44
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very good point. We are hostages to their intestine wars. While we dont give a damn about M8 or M14 and their stupid fights. We just want to live and work.
07 July 2012, 04:45
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Hariri was assassinated in 2005, during Syrian occupation. At that time, he was not the Prime Minister, as he had recently resigned, however the security apparatus was controlled by Syria and their cronies (including Hezbollah).
