Victory

Congratulations must go to the liberal secular left of Lebanon who voted the March 14 coalition into government against the Hezbollah-led Shia party. Borderline areas were swept by the progressive alliance, following speculation that Christians and Sunnis might favour the supposed protection of the militant state Hezbollah were offering. It's a triumph over sectarianism and the religious bullying of Middle Eastern theocracies, particularly Iran, whose threats and terror tactics have been roundly superseded by the good people of the electorate. Progressive Socialist party leader, Walid Jumblatt reminded people that "the road is still very long, and the project of the state will not be implemented unless by dialogue." His message can be condensed into the following video clip. Check NOWLebanon for all you need to know.