A disaster for the Lebanese

"The latest Israeli onslaught of Lebanon is in full swing, driving thousands of Lebanese to flee the bombing of Beirut.

"Once again the U.S. government has refused to condemn the Israeli invasion of Lebanon as the bombs fall on Beirut, killing scores of civilians.

"In a moment of levity while driving to the border, Abu Talat turned to me and said, 'You know what I miss?' I replied, 'What do you miss sir?' He smiled and said, 'Iraqi chai!' He then turns to our driver and asked him if he'd ever had Iraqi chai, then went on to brag about how tasty it is. 'It is the greatest of chais,' he said proudly when looking back to me once again.

"When we arrived at the Lebanese border this morning we found thousands of people streaming across in cars with their luggage lashed on top, and many on foot pulling wheeled suitcases.

"Little Bush, the ever obedient spokesman for Bush, announced that he thinks Syria should be punished for their role in supporting Hezbollah, so the mood in Damascas is one of anxious waiting to see what comes next. The how and when of the punishment is what is on our minds ..."
AlterNet

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