Lebanese blast Arab rulers, praise Iran, Syria

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http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticleNew.asp?xfile=data/middleeast/2006/August/middleeast_August440.xml§ion=middleeast

NABATIYEH, Lebanon - There is little but contempt for Arab rulers among Lebanese Shias whose homes were destroyed in the war between Hezbollah and Israel, but support for Iran and Syria is stronger than ever.

Washington had hoped that Israel’s war with Hezbollah would deal a blow to the influence of Damascus and Teheran in the region. But following the five-week war, residents of the southern town of Nabatiyeh have lost none of their respect for Syria and Iran but are furious with other Arab rulers. snip

The mostly Sunni Muslim countries Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan—all key US allies—initially criticised Hezbollah for sparking the war with Israel in which more than 1,250 people died. snip

“Damn the Arab countries. One day they shall see a blacker day, even worse than in Lebanon,” said Zeinab Makky, 58, who lost her house in Nabatiyeh. She condemned Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and Saudi King Abdullah as “cowards”.

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1. Please take this post down

Because Condi said that the war was just the "Birth pangs of Democracy."

So Iraq is in Civil war and will become a Shi theocracy and Hezbollah is stronger
then ever? Mission Accomplished

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2. Another great success for Bushco. nt

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3. Reporter for An Nahar on CNN blasted Hezbollah yesterday

it was a live interview and he is in D.C.

Too bad that An Nahar has only Arabic version. There is no doubt that many blame Nassrallah for bringing back Israel and destroying Lebanon, but right now they choose to say this away from the Middle East.