Lebanon Anti Government protests

[Nano]

Nah. They're protesting government corruption and taxes. The government has started raising taxes on transport and communications so bus fares cost 4 times as much and they're introducing taxes on whatsapp and other communication apps. Basically making it so the poor can't afford to do anything.

Plus many others things, that all pocket these taxes for themselves, no public spending or public assistance, high paying jobs for family and etc

 

[Alan79]

I have to admire the citizens that finally stand up against poor government. The world has slowly shifted to a state where a minority reap every financial reward because they've left the vast majority of populations in a position where fear for survival rules their decisions. The vast majority of citizens are in a financial position where it's nearly impossible to get by for long without working for substandard wages and decreasing levels of support from the government's who's wages we pay.

I watched Michael Moore's 'Capitolism a love story' earlier. It really gives a good perspective on the way our systems operate and the fact that some of the greediest scumbags in the world hold the reigns.

 

[The DoggFather]

Can you explain her agenda. Some right wingers too quickly jump on the bandwagon as soon as someone says something not exactly left. But I personally still think she’s a mad lefty. But I don’t know much if anything about her agenda besides that match between her and that fake oppressed female victim

There is no left or right with that fucking demon, just a straight out **** rash out from hell to be evil.

 

[Memberberries]

Good they were protesting about bullshit lol. Sometimes you need to discipline little children

Sometimes little kids need a bit of a smack.
Otherwise they will grow up disillusioned and out of touch with reality.

20 years ago in Bankstown the youth would never speak to the police with disrespect for no reason at all.

It’s all good, these kids who’ve never been smacked or had to face any consequences are closing in on 18.
Not far away from becoming fully fledged products of the system!

 

[Wahesh]

https://www.the961.com/news/pm-hari...oQs5E7axfujxsdpBdWPEz5Ax0d_4oTDJ40s8FD_G4CNXM

PM Hariri Announces New Reform Paper Following Five Days Of Protests

The reform paper included 24 wide terms and, as per the National News Agency, these terms include:

• A budget with 0.6 % deficit
• Reduction of the budget of the South and Reconstruction Council by 70%
• Reduction of the salaries of ministers and deputies by 50%
• $160 million to support housing loans
• Preparation of a draft law to restore looted state funds
• A law to form a national body to fight corruption
• Abolishment of the Ministry of Information, and the development of a plan to abolish unnecessary institutions
• Approval of CEDRE's first five projects to create job opportunities within the next 5 years.

 

[dogwhisperer]

Nah. They're protesting government corruption and taxes. The government has started raising taxes on transport and communications so bus fares cost 4 times as much and they're introducing taxes on whatsapp and other communication apps. Basically making it so the poor can't afford to do anything.

Yes true, but the latest taxes on transport and communications is the "straw that broke the camel's back"...enough is enough type of thing.
There are a long list of things annoying the people of the country going back 30 years from when the civil war ended in 1990.

Back in in 1975 when the civil war broke out it was "Masked" as a religious war between Muslims and Christians, when really it was a war based on class and status(the rich vs poor).
The Maronite Christians held majority government based on population numbers and were considered a right wing "western type" government with close ties to the USA. Many right wing MP's & their many followers were among the wealthy, educated and lived a luxurious lifestyle. Then there was the left wing arab Muslims(not all but many) who were poor and lived in the slums along with the 200,000 Palestinians refugees living in refugee camps. The poor wanted a fair go, they wanted jobs and wanted to be treated equal but felt they were being oppressed by the right wing...this is what ultimately led to the civil war.

I fear that this protest has a similar taste to it with the current government looking after the their own pockets and squeezing the life out of the Lebanese people, the difference being the protesters/the people/the oppressed do not have any political leader representing them and are not sectarian based and are protesting as one no matter what religion or race they are, whether they come from the North or the South, they are joined and united as brothers and sisters of Lebanon.

 

[Realist90]

There is no left or right with that fucking demon, just a straight out **** rash out from hell to be evil.

Tulsi gabbard????

 

[Realist90]

I have to admire the citizens that finally stand up against poor government. The world has slowly shifted to a state where a minority reap every financial reward because they've left the vast majority of populations in a position where fear for survival rules their decisions. The vast majority of citizens are in a financial position where it's nearly impossible to get by for long without working for substandard wages and decreasing levels of support from the government's who's wages we pay.

I watched Michael Moore's 'Capitolism a love story' earlier. It really gives a good perspective on the way our systems operate and the fact that some of the greediest scumbags in the world hold the reigns.

You’d rather socialism/communism?

 

[Wahesh]

Meanwhile in Beirut...

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=2401586986826195

 

[The DoggFather]

Tulsi gabbard????

Who the fuck is that ****?

I'm talking about Hellary

 

[Wahesh]

The last time I recall protests of this magnitude was when Rafik Hariri was assassinated in 2005. These ones though are HUGE... and ironically they're to get rid of his son, and they took place all over the world. Right here in Martin Place on Sunday as well.

 

[Howard Moon]

there are two groups and it ain't right left... it's the ruling class, then there is us... we have let them divide us over anything and everything for far too long

 

[Wahesh]

there are two groups and it ain't right left... it's the ruling class, then there is us... we have let them divide us over anything and everything for far too long

@Howard Moon are you... Lebanese?

 

[Howard Moon]

@Howard Moon are you... Lebanese?

nah, but I couldn't help but notice all the left right hillary trump comments. lol

 

[Realist90]

Who the fuck is that ****?

I'm talking about Hellary

Lol a lefty that’s being attacked by her own haha

 

[The DoggFather]

Lol a lefty that’s being attacked by her own haha

Typical. Snakes like to eat snakes.

 

[The DoggFather]

there are two groups and it ain't right left... it's the ruling class, then there is us... we have let them divide us over anything and everything for far too long

Divide and conquer, order through chaos.

But for some simple fucks who think they are "woke" that's just a conspiracy. Obey and believe the MSM.

 

[Howard Moon]

Divide and conquer, order through chaos.

But for some simple fucks who think they are "woke" that's just a conspiracy. Obey and believe the MSM.

I don't know much about the situation in Lebanon but I find it interesting how any conversation around politics always come back to Trump and Hillary.. who we all know serve the same masters.... just goes to show how strong the illusion is

 

[Realist90]

I don't know much about the situation in Lebanon but I find it interesting how any conversation around politics always come back to Trump and Hillary.. who we all know serve the same masters.... just goes to show how strong the illusion is

I may be just a blind trump supporter. But my reasoning for him not being a puppet is that he literally has no support in msm besides Fox News lol. All of Hollywood is against him everyone with influence is against him. Anyone shows support that back track and apologise. The biggest one for me is he isn’t scared to say Christian prayers before meetings, starts singing hymns with his nazi crowds. So I guess I do have a bias lol.

 

[Howard Moon]

I may be just a blind trump supporter. But my reasoning for him not being a puppet is that he literally has no support in msm besides Fox News lol. All of Hollywood is against him everyone with influence is against him. Anyone shows support that back track and apologise. The biggest one for me is he isn’t scared to say Christian prayers before meetings, starts singing hymns with his nazi crowds. So I guess I do have a bias lol.

it's a great story..... but look at the characters he aligns himself with, look at his cabinet members.... his efforts regarding religion are politically motivated and nothing more