22/10/2009
The game became obvious and in public after more than 118 days on the appointment of MP Saad Hariri to form the national-unity government. Nothing can anymore hide the truth that became exposed in front of everyone.

Only four days ago, the head of the State left the country amid hopes that when he returns, he would immediately sign the decree of the national-unity government and declare the much-awaited cabinet.
 
Unfortunately, he found a completely different atmosphere. He was even surprised by what he learned from his guests at the Baabda Presidential Palace, at the top of whom was the head of the Democratic Gathering MP Walid Jumblatt.
 
The Americans said it… No for a national-unity government… No for the 15-10-5 cabinet formula… They said it, and the parliamentary majority key figures didn't waste their time… They immediately organized themselves to accomplish the orders and play the "wasting time" game.
 
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri was waiting for the announcement to come from the Center House, the residence of Prime Minister-Designate Saad Hariri. But it came from somewhere else, from Maarab, the residence of the Lebanese Forces chief Samir Geagea with a Sisson-tone, in reference to the US ambassador in Lebanon Michele Sisson.
 
"This is all what we have and what we can offer to you. Either you accept these conditions or you leave the government and remain in the opposition," the LF chief said, addressing his main "rival" the head of the Change and Reform parliamentary bloc MP Michel Aoun, and behind him, all the opposition groups and blocs.
 
Geagea's words don't need any interpretation. The Lebanese Forces chief is insisting on his calls for a majority cabinet, a cabinet in which the opposition has no voice. By "coincidence," this was the American request since day one.
 
Many in the opposition perceived this truth since the beginning. Yet, they wanted to give a "chance" for consensus for the country's sake. They wanted to exploit an opportunity they believe it didn't collapse completely yet to form a national-unity government that could face economic and regional challenges.
 
But… who's listening?