 I picture the Lebanese leader Walid Jumblatt like a comedian on stage. He might metamorphose into the persona of the veteran Lebanese comedian whose distinctive gigantic mustache gave him much character and panache. Might as well be Dreid Laham? The huge bald head and bulging eyes also confer character on Jumblatt. In spite of the tragedy and drama in Lebanese politics he has belatedly become a democracy advocate. Democracy, he now insists, is the only way forward for Lebanon. parent page (16 - 22 March 2006, issue #786) |