Lebanon: 30LL Political Correspondent Habib Gives his Insight
Souss: We’ve been without a President for 3 months now, and all efforts to resolve the deadlock have proven unsuccessful. Are we a nation incapable of governing itself?
Habib: If by incapable of governing itself you mean, at the forefront of political philosophy and application of ground-breaking concepts to the field of global decision-making, then yes.
(awkward silence)
Souss: I’m… I’m sorry? What?
Habib: Souss, Lebanon is taking multi-lateralism to the next level. The time of old-fashioned elections when only the “people” get to choose who heads the country is gone. The truth is, we live in the 21st century, and in what is termed the “Global Village”. And it’s time we started acting like one. I mean, what more of a demonstration of human brotherhood do you want, than having Bernard Kouchner and Amr Moussa participate in one same process of electing the Lebanese President?
And we need to bring even more people into the process until every single country is involved. Albania, Trinidad, Uzbekistan? Come on down! The Lebanese people are happy to share this decision with their human brethren and sister…ren. I’m not sure that’s a word… But you get my point: This my friend, is called progress. Are you an enemy of progress?
(awkward silence)
Souss: P… Progress? No I think I am for progress.
Habib: Good. ‘Cause you can’t stop progress.
Souss: But isn’t the whole point of having a country, isn’t the whole point that its people be able to decide how it functions?
Habib: (surprised) Country? Who said anything about a country?
Lebanon is not a country, Souss, it’s much more than that. It’s an experiment, a message, as the late Pope John Paul II described it. It’s time we went beyond the rigid concepts of the 20th century. We are in an era where flexibility is crucial, where adaptability is key, where versatility is a must. And our politicians are at the forefront. Look at [Druze leader MP Walid] Jumblat for example. He may be the most versatile human being on this planet.
And while regular folks and ignorant retards like you may not get it, the people in charge do, and thank God for that. New ideas, new concepts, new technology. And this, with the same leadership we’ve had for the past 20+ years. Isn’t that amazing? Imagine if we were to bring in some of that young talent we have. I don’t think the world could take it. I have goose bumps just thinking about it myself!
Souss: Some would argue that having the same politicians for such a long time is a sign of lack of political maturity…
Habib: We are showing to the world what political maturity is, Souss. Our politicians aren’t egocentric or power-hungry. They are already passing the torch to the next generation. I mean look at Samy Gemayel, or Michel Moawad, they are living examples of that new talent I was talking about. Just a couple names in the sea of young heroes who are sons or daughters of current politicians, ready to continue in the direction their parents are taking us now.
But like I said earlier, the world is not ready for that Tsunami of Talent that we have in bank. We don’t want to shock the planet with too many revolutionary ideas at once. Slow, well-planned, well-thought out progress. That’s what we’re all about, Souss.
When Mrs. Moawad decides to retire, Michel will be there, with his solid, clear-cut ideas and that cute way he pronounces Rs. A real man from the rugged mountains of the north, yet with a pure, soft and innocent way to communicate. (becoming slightly emotional) God bless you Nayla for bringing him into this world.
Did you know that it takes 4 hairdressers and on average 9 hours everyday to fix her hair? All this to make herself beautiful for Lebanon, Souss.
Souss: 9 hours? Wow.
Habib: Yes, the hairdo also holds a built-in snack compartment (courtesy of Ghandour), and a 5L container of unleaded fuel, you know, for emergencies. Quite amazing, actually.
(awkward silence)
Souss: Okay… That’s terrific. Thanks very much Habib.
Habib: My pleasure.
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