Keeping us all informed: media dons and Brownite hacks Much amusement has been expressed over George W Bush’s “yo Blair” and other infantile comments caught during the recent G8 summit in St. Petersburg. Sometimes one can only shudder at the thought of so much power in this man’s hands. Not only is there a casual absurdity in Bush’s remarks, but also a callous rationalism, viewing the problem at hand (on this occasion Lebanon) as one of ‘how do we manoeuvre’ rather than ‘how do we avoid bloodshe...

We all know that in 2005 there was a huge surge of sunni support to Hariri especially after Hariri’s assassination. It was known it would wear out, that is for sure. The change or decline might be significant and it might not but when it comes to effect it is significant no doubt. So Hariri wants to make up for that in Lebanon. That is why the 7 May incidents are being used to fuel the sunni street in Zahle ( and all over Lebanon) again to maintain the 75% they got last time. All cheap propagand...