In Lebanese Election, Hopeful Signs for U.S. (Obama's speech a catalyst for Hezbollah's defeat )

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Patrick Baz/Getty Images. Supporters of the Lebanese Forces, a former militia turned political organization aligned with the winning coalition, celebrated on Monday.


BEIRUT, Lebanon — There were many domestic reasons voters handed an American-backed coalition a victory in Lebanese parliamentary elections on Sunday — but political analysts also attribute it in part to President Obama’s campaign of outreach to the Arab and Muslim world.

Most analysts had predicted that the Hezbollah-led coalition, already a crucial power broker in the Lebanese government because of its support from Shiites who make up a large part of Lebanon’s population, would win handily. In the end, though, the American-aligned coalition won 71 seats, while the Syria-Iranian aligned opposition, which includes Hezbollah, took only 57...

With Mr. Obama’s speech on relations with Muslims still fresh in Lebanese minds, analysts pointed to steps the administration has taken since assuming office...

“I think the speech of Obama in Cairo more likely played a role in neutralizing anti-Americanism,” said Khalil al-Dakhil, a sociologist from Saudi Arabia. “It was a positive message. It was a conciliatory message.”

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/09/world/middleeast/09lebanon.html?hp


That is how you defeat the terrorists and no bombs were required. Granted other factors were at play but this is a big foreign policy victory for the Obama Administration!

[Thrill]

1. President Obama is changing the world. Ahmadinejad is the next one thats out.

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[vaberella]

2. *fingers-crossed* Did you hear about the negative video circulating about him?

I think he almost sat there and equated himself to one of Islam's profits---Moses probably and almost nearly Allah from the way it sounded on RM's show. I think he set himself up for failure.

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4. That would be juicy

[Tarheel_Dem]

3. Recommended. Because it pisses off OBL, and the enemies of peace.

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