Just in: Lebanese (pro-Syrian) government resigns

http://www.cnn.com ^ | 28 February 2005 | CNN

[Eurotwit]

Just watching CNN. They Pro-Syrian government has just resigned. Huge celebrations in Beirut.

Mod note: On CNN's banner:
Lebanon’s pro-Syrian prime minister, Omar Karami, announces his resignation and that of his government. Details soon.

[bolobaby]

Why are you watching the Communist News Network? ;-)

[anniegetyourgun]

Huge celebration in front of my computer too!~

[NEBUCHADNEZZAR1961]

This is Bush's fault!

[tiredoflaundry]

Great News!

[technomage]

Wow. First the Taliban, then Saddam, then Libya, then Yassir That's My Baby. Now, Assad is feeling the heat.

These are historic times.

[Pyro7480]

Ping!

[Mr. Mojo]

That was quick.

The regional dominoes continue to fall.

[Howlin]

OMG......look at Fox! This is amazing!!!

Look at all the people in the streets!!!

Even the reporters are floored.

The one on Fox just said "this is something that hasn't been seen in the Middle East in years!"

[Eurotwit]

I'm even watching the International version :-)

I don't have access to Al Jazeera.

[r9etb]

Puts the "turning Saddam's half-brother over to Iraq" story in a different light. I think Mr. Assad has to be looking over his own shoulder. Based on nothing other than pure speculationn, I anticipate a coup in Syria within a year.

[e5man_r_u?]

I question the timing of this announcement.

Someone had to say it!

[yellowdoghunter]

Correct. What a great time to be alive!

[BladeLWS]

I just saw it on FNC! WOW!

[RightWhale]

Just announced on ABC radio news on the hour.

[mewzilla]

Holy cow.

[tirednvirginia]

Who knows? Maybe the people of Iran will now decide to take back their government. Dominoes? That would be terrific.

[Dallas59]

IT'S BUSHES FAULT!

[null and void]

I though she said:

"this is something that hasn't been seen in the Middle East in years, uh ever!"

[inkling]

I'm beginning to feel like I did at the fall of the Berlin Wall. Unfortunately I had that same feeling at the start of the Tiannenmen Square protests. But with the changes occurring in Egypt, Afghanistan, Palestine, etc., it's looking like the Iraq election was the Mideast's "Tipping Point". What an amazing time to be alive.

[armymarinemom]

OMG......look at Fox! This is amazing!!!

It is amazing. Even more amazing.....Fox just pulled away with the ever over used bong to cover the M. Jackson trial.

[e5man_r_u?]

"The regional dominoes continue to fall."

Iran next. Iran Next!!

Faster please.

[Howlin]

You could be right......I was typing and watching.

Amazing, isn't it?

[Howlin]

Breaking......breaking......turn on your TVs!

[mewzilla]

I'll bet that ferret-faced weasel next door just shat a brick.

[EternalVigilance]

Praise to God, and prayers for the Lebanese people.

[Dallas59]

Jeeze...Who cares about that freak...get back to the news FOX!

[roaddog727]

"Huge celebration in front of my computer too!~"

Are you Series? Then it must be HUGH!

[tiredoflaundry]

hiya tired!

[Howlin]

Isn't that the damn truth.

[tirednvirginia]

Bush was right! Bush was right! Bush was right! A few journalists have already hinted this.

[Howlin]

More and more people coming into the streets as they are hearing the news!

This is going to be something to see; and it doesn't look like there's a way to stop it!

[michigander]

Lebanese government resigns

Mon Feb 28, 2005 04:58 PM GMT

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon's Syrian-backed Prime Minister Omar Karami, under popular pressure after the assassination of an ex-prime minister, says his government is resigning.

"Out of concern that the government does not become an obstacle to the good of the country, I announce the resignation of the government I had the honour to lead," Karami told parliament in Beirut on Monday.

[Quilla]

You know, if I never heard Michael Jackson's name again, ever, I'd be a happy camper.

[e5man_r_u?]

I am sure he knew before they announced their resignation.

That doesn't mean that there was not a brick in the bowl after they told him of course. :-)

[RushCrush]

Thanks so much for the ping. I have chills, this is yet another great day!

[Howlin]

I'm not sure; there was suppose to be a vote of "no confidence" in the government -- but all those people showed up outside the building and they resigned!

Whatever happened, you can bet they are moving this very second to HIDE whatever they have soared there that will incriminate them!

[Dallas59]

Heh...Yea....for the good of the country...no Israeli air assaults...maybe...

[Petronski]

Jubilance ping!

[Howlin]

I had them, too!

And I want the cables to STAY on this........

[michigander]

Feb 28, 11:57 AM EST

Lebanese Government Resigns Amid Protests

BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) -- Lebanese Prime Minister Omar Karami announced the resignation of his pro-Syrian government Monday, two weeks after the assassination of his predecessor, Rafik Hariri, triggered protests in the streets and calls for Syria to withdraw thousands of troops.

"I am keen that the government will not be a hurdle in front of those who want the good for this country. I declare the resignation of the government that I had the honor to head. May God preserve Lebanon," Karami said.

The announcement prompted cheers from more than 25,000 flag-waving demonstrators protesting against the government and its Syrian backers outside the parliament building.

[mhking]

Breaking......breaking......turn on your TVs!

And of course, when I turn on FNC, where are they? On snow in DC and NYC.

I'm turning on CNN/MSNBC.

[lafroste]

If I have to use the word "astonishing" one more time re; events in the Mid East, I'll have to go buy a thesaurous.

These are indeed historic times.

[mewzilla]

The Purple Revolution is spreading! :)

[Quilla]

Freedom, pass the word!

[cyncooper]

Gosh, you're right!

Fox is talking about the weather.

Thanks to your ping I see MSNBC and CNN covering real news.

[EternalVigilance]

Perhaps the new government would allow our troops in to pick up Saddam's WMDs from the Bekaa Valley...

[Timeout]

There's only one word for these developments: BREATHTAKING!

[bolobaby]

LOL - hence the name?

[Howlin]

Monica Crowley calls it "nothing short of breathtaking!"