Jumblat: Terrorism Theories No Longer Convince the Angry Masses
Progressive Socialist Party leader MP Walid Jumblat has warned that revolt-hit Syria might “descend into civil war if the bloodshed continues,” stressing that the Arab peoples “can no longer tolerate autocratic parties and rulers.”
In his weekly column in his party’s Al-Anbaa newspaper to be published Tuesday, Jumblat said: “The Arab peoples can no longer tolerate autocratic parties and rulers, and the freedom fighters and revolutionaries in all countries do not buy anymore the obsolete rhetoric that was used for years to control the masses.”
The Druze leader stressed that “the persistent attempts to promote theories about terrorism and armed terrorist groups can no longer convince the angry masses.”
But he noted that “if there are gangs described as terrorist that are taking advantage of the state of chaos created by the security and oppressive solutions implemented by the regime in the face of legitimate political and social demands, that does not negate the fact that there are peoples seeking to achieve their freedom, democracy and dignity.”
“There’s no doubt that Syria may descend into a devastative civil war if the bloodshed continues,” Jumblat cautioned, warning that “certain steps to escape forward might push things towards an explosion in other arenas.”
And as he reiterated that the Arab initiative was the most appropriate solution to the Syrian crisis, Jumblat urged Iran to “launch some kind of initiative towards the Syrian people who stood by the Iranian revolution against the Shah regime and in the face of the Saddamist attack in the eighties.”
He also called on Russia to “launch a political initiative together with the countries concerned in order to pull Syria out of this crisis.”
Turning to Lebanon, Jumblat reiterated his support for “the Resistance and the defensive mission it is performing in the face of the Israeli enemy, in a manner that preserves the national Lebanese interest,” stressing “the need to reach consensus over a comprehensive national defense strategy.”
He also underlined that “weapons should not be used domestically.”
“We are totally keen, together with the Resistance, on preserving domestic stability and civil peace, especially in this critical and sensitive moment in the region. As to the divergent viewpoints on evaluating the developments of the Syrian crisis, that should be left to direct dialogue, away from bickering in the media.”
over 12 years
The resisitance sent black shirts to the Chouf ya Jumblatt. The region is rejecting Persian interfereance including in Lebanon. The first part of your statement was exactly correct about Syria.
over 12 years
Mowaten, Jumblatt is a genius in the art of politics, you are a mere racist, nazi-anti-suni walad, so shut up.
over 12 years
love him, hate him, love him, hate him, love him, hate him...
over 12 years
"more like mowaten's theories no longer convince mowaten"
over 12 years
Mooowaten...are you suggesting that Hizbollaat and FPM paid him off to join them? *shocked* lol
over 12 years
At a time when all political parties are either shutting up or keeping silent because they're afraid of retribution, Jumblat has the courage to confront the Syrian regime regime knowing full well that they could kill him. He chose to speak against all odds and despite all the dangers that surrounds anyone who criticises the Syrian regime.
I like his comments, albeit not much the comment regarding resistence which I think is not needed in lebanon. lebanon, I think, could regain all its territories through peaceful means.
lebanon only needs peace and good democratic regime which are unfortunately lacking.
over 12 years
Such a total repudiation of Assad by Jumblatt. The idea that this thing will be over in Syria by March 1 must be pure fantasy. When Jumblatt talks like this, something is in the wind and its an ill wind for Assad. Military intervention is just over the horizon. Jumblatt, the survivor, is getting as far from the kill zone as he can.
over 12 years
Gabby, please concentrate on predictions because you have been right all along and have even beaten Dr. Samir Bin Manfalouti al Moukhashkhash. Any news re. how much longer your "ASSad" will last? Please respond ASAP. Thanks and take care my good friend.
over 12 years
hatred is king in that region. People know that the regime which was first in power will fight till the end to keep that power from the sect that wants to take it over. Yet they all instigate more chaos instead of asking them to talk. Well let me tell you Mr: You have as much blood on your hands as does Assad. You are no better then him, not by one iota.
over 12 years
Walid Walid Walid ,, No matter what side you take you are finished. I for one has no respect for you. I say quit and hand it over to Taimour beik. And if you recent history is an indicator then this crisis have already peaked and the tide it turning again. You will find out that you made the same mistake twice in less then 3 years.
Well said, Walid. You are making far too much sense. Cheers!