The Day I'd Lose Hope.

It has always been considered that Lebanese politicians are individuals who eloquently bend the truth, are very effective at selling words and slogans and rarely delivering on their promises. In the mean time, “clean politicians” have always been sidelined and overshadowed. With leaders like Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and General Aoun, that not been the case.

I do not need much effort to relate to the extreme loyalty and respect that many Lebanese, especially the Muslim Shiite, pledge to Sayyed Hassan. He has been honest so far, following through with his promises, led the liberation of the southern part of Lebanon from occupation, and had shown a great deal of organization that led to many victories (that last one is open to debate, I know). I can also relate, but to a much lower extents, with the reason why many Christians in Lebanon cheer for General Aoun as well. Just like most other Lebanese sects, they are just utterly sick of dishonest politicians with shady pasts.

That being said, and in a scenario where the current demonstration lead to the forming a new clean government, If the new leadership fail to deliver on their promises (which includes, among other things, sharing the government with others, rebuilding, etc), That would be the Day I’d get close to losing hope and giving up on Lebanon. If such leadership would prove to be corrupt, I do not know how can any “clean leader” ever exist in the Lebanese political arena. If that happens, I still have no idea what would I do.