Reply #94: Modus Operandi ? [View All]

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Hezbollah clearly understand how to develop grassroots support. Their social programs and all manner of aid to Lebanese have been one heckuva bread and circus show. Through social programs etc etc, it holds sway over a populace. How dare you bite the hand that feeds you. But what do you call a terror group that tries to transform itself into a legitimate part of society via humanitarian deeds, but at the same time, arms itself to the teeth? (sounds familiar?)

Nevertheless, using your economic argument, could it be, that prosperity was finally reaching the average Lebanese citizen so much so as to threaten what Hezbollah had to offer? with all the positive economic news in Lebanon, Hezbollah's message was getting lost. Hezbollah knew full well, that with the right wing dominating Israeli and American politics, that the Jewish State could be easily provoked into acts which would cause ALL of Lebanon to despise Israel yet once again. Like any good fire, that idea of hating Jews (or anyone for that matter) has to be stoked, and fed. What better way than with a destroyed nation and hundreds if not thousands of dead innocents. There ALWAYS has to be a bad guy, theres always gotta be a fight somewhere. That's the way our leaders want the world to work.