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So much hope… for everyone involved.

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Question...what democracy are we comparing ourselves to exactly ? Remove religion from politics and watch Lebanon grow. Your generation will do that if you only stop focusing on the "problems" ..the old tribal dinosaurs will soon go. 🙏🏽 Btw. It wasn't " better in the 60s"

Jennifer Garner joins Save the Children to help LA wildfire victims and FDA bans controversial Red Dye No. 3 from foods and medicine(у меня есть проблемы в жизни и говорит не хочу и обдаюсь с такими как я )а во вторых -behind scene-КАК НАДО СМОТРЕТЬ НА МИР ЧТОбЫ БЫТЬ СЧАСТЛИВЫМ И СПОКОЙНЫМ.Украине не нравиться это (в фантазиях живут как и другие)

Thank God Assad is gone. He held Syrians back with little future ahead

You haven’t posted much on the new developments in Lebanon…

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Thanks Gabriella, a very nice movie , i remember well The Synagogue Magen Avraham both from the childhood in Wadi Abu Jamil in Beirut and both from 1982 when i was there as a soldier. Also my school Talmud Tora , was in the same yard behind the synagogue. Dr. Isaac Balayla

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I wonder why are you too much american more than Americans are and seems too detached from your Lebanese culture 😮

the epic moment when "ra7it el kahraba" LOL

What happened was surreal and remains so

I just found this show. Great calm discussion. I'm Syrian and I apologize on behalf of all Syrians for the atrocities that the Syrian demonic regime exerted in a great country like Lebanon.

Unfortunately, the biggest issue is wrong strategy and wrong priorities. History proves that Israel haters always fail.

I enjoyed this interview. Thank you to both of you gentlemen. (Subscribed) In 2005 (2006) Bahar Assad sold out the people living in the territory of Syria to the Iranian mullahs. (Note: The Syrian Kurds were treated as second-class citizens by all of Syria's governments.) His family was robbing the country since the time his father achieved rule. Stealing government assets wasn't enough for his sons; they became drug lords! The Israeli government's destruction of Hezbollah's weapons/infrastructure as well as the seizure of Mount Hermon is not a surprise. Having control of the high ground is the goal of every army! (The Golan Heights were used by Syria to attack Israel, as we well know) The Israelis would have been stupid to ignore a chance to grab it once the country of Syria was defeated by Turkey's Sunni proxy groups. For that matter, why wouldn't the Druze living in the Golan Heights want Israeli citizenship? (Or dual citizenship -- if allowed) The Israeli government treats their Druze, Christian, Samaritans and Arab Muslim citizens as equal citizens under the laws of the country. I for, one, am not sorry that Hezbollah's weapons and infrastructure in southern Lebanon are destroyed! Political parties/charitable/ civil organizations have no business having private militias! Nor am I sad that stockpiles of weapons in Damascus were destroyed as well as the (barely existing) Syrian navy. This will prevent the new, current, big man or his Islamist his supporters; from using them against the Syrian people or against the neighbors (Israel, Jordan, Iraq, or the Kurds) *Golani/Jolani? Leopards do not change their spots!* The Assads were stinkers, but that is not surprising -- They embraced Marxist (Ba'athist) ideals. When Marxism died, they stole the country's assets; then they embraced the hateful, Iranian mullah's idea of a neo- Persian empire (with a Shi'ite vibe) and supported Russia's carpet bombing of Syrian Sunni neighborhoods. Finally, the Assad boys became drug lords! (What a family --> Stinkers!)

There is no greater Israel, especially a greater Israel that includes Lebanon.

I ignore how Rony can translate " bullseye"in his next podcast! Great interviews as always.

Very accurate on Saddam .. . Killed way more if you count 3 wars….

Very correct in regard to Iraq analysis … in Iraq the west punishment is economic and not military:…

It would be best if Ralph would talk to Israelis directly and address the issues that he’s bringing up on this episode. See if he can interview Haviv Rettig Gur, Eylon Levy, Einat Wilf or Mansur Ashkar.

This is a conversation that lebanese people are afraid to talk about face to face, great podcast

Are this author's books available in Arabic or French translations? I was considering the Queens of Jerusalem as a gift for an Egyptian who is fluent in those languages, but not so much in English. I scoured the Internet but only saw English print.

So good! We need a part two after the Dec 8 regime fall

Really enjoyed watching this. Tru;y reflects the two most prevalent Lebanon narratives.

Oh also tell Wardini that Mount Hermon was israelis expanding without a war 🤷🏽‍♀️ they’ll creep in any chance they get

I really appreciated the dynamic of this discussion. Loved Ronnie’s answers-he took the time to explain his points properly, quite refreshing. While I don’t always agree with his perspectives, it’s evident he speaks without a hidden agenda. Huge respect. Ralph’s questions were excellent, and his follow-up questions elevated the conversation even further. He managed to keep the discussion engaging and insightful throughout. That said, Wardini’s approach is incredibly frustrating. He comes across very exclusionary and pretentious, with little understanding of the lived experiences of others. His responses felt very disconnected, failing to take into account other cultures, ideologies, or values. Instead of fostering dialogue, his commentary often relied on dismissive and reductive statements. For instance, when he said, “I can’t have a conversation with someone who doesn’t mind dying,” highlights his inability to engage meaningfully with people who think differently. Why can’t he have that conversation? Why does he limit his engagement to Shias who align with his worldview or “run away from Israel”? This attitude is exclusionary and separatist. Ralph picked up on this brilliantly and posed a sharp follow-up question, which Wardini completely tiptoed around. His failure to differentiate between convictions, faith, and ideology also stood out. At times, he referred to others with the condescending phrase “these people” in a way that felt disrespectful and dismissive of Lebanese who hold different values or thoughts. Even when discussing the idea that “maybe nobody has to” fight or defend, his argument felt reductive-ignoring the reality that every state requires defense and some form of armed forces. Ronnie interjected with a strong response, and Ralph repeated the question to Wardini, who failed to provide a purposeful answer and instead deflected with another weak counterquestion. His interjections and comments throughout the conversation were lousy. At no point did he answer a question directly or properly. At one point, he even claimed he was “exhausted and humiliated” by having to address these questions-an incredibly rude and condescending remark, especially given the respectful nature of the discussion and the very valid questions asked. I’d love to see Ralph and Ronnie in conversation again!

Incredible episode thank you guys!

Guys, Israeli army is the people’s army hence Israel won’t go to war unless a big majority of it’s society will feel threatened and it that it has no other option Even if 60% of the population is mesianic nutjobs in reality it’s probably about 5% - 15%) the army can’t go to war with only 60% of it’s soldiers. If you want to better understand of the Israelis mind sets you should listen to this. A bit long but the best explanation you’ll find why the Israeli society SEEMS to be moving to the right but in reality there’s something else at play. th-cam.com/video/9aFbNJALXBw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=d9OvPotCbKpgqT1r Hope you’ll find it interesting like this Israeli find your videos interesting. All the best

I loved the idea bs please try speaking more in arabic

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I am not sure, are you Hizbollah member? I will not say anything good about Hizbollah, they are traitors and anyone who take orders from foreign country.

Don’t know who you are but you’re right although you missed something in there. I left Lebanon in the end of 1975. I believe the people there are so stupid to follow foreign countries rather than join all them together and think on creating a better life for themselves. When they all join together, the country will be better, still we have to wash their brains from corruption 😂😂

Again, The speech is clearly biased toward Hezbollah, framing them as victims of external forces while glossing over their massive role in Lebanon’s collapse. It avoids holding Hezbollah accountable for dragging the country into unnecessary wars, paralyzing the political system, and undermining state sovereignty. Instead, the focus is on Israel’s actions and regional dynamics, conveniently ignoring Hezbollah’s provocations, corruption, and domination of decisions on war and peace. By presenting partition or continued conflict as inevitable, the speaker normalizes Hezbollah’s destructive influence and shifts blame away from their responsibility for Lebanon’s ongoing instability.

This speech is clearly biased, giving Hezbollah a free pass while ignoring the damage it’s done to Lebanon. Let’s be real: Not Just Resistance: Hezbollah isn’t just defending Lebanon-it’s an Iranian tool. Its actions prioritize Tehran’s goals, not our country’s sovereignty. Dragging Us Into Wars: The speech skips over how Hezbollah starts conflicts without consulting anyone. They provoke Israel, and the rest of us pay the price. Economic Chaos: Hezbollah has a hand in Lebanon’s financial collapse-smuggling, dodging taxes, and undermining state institutions all add to the mess. Using Civilians as Shields: It’s no secret they use civilian areas for military operations. This puts lives at risk, but they don’t care as long as they get their way. Silencing Opposition: The idea that Hezbollah “tolerates criticism” is laughable. Many critics have faced threats, and others stay silent out of fear. Unwanted War: Saying Hezbollah’s war with Israel is gaining sympathy misses the point. Most Lebanese don’t want these wars-they’re forced into it by Hezbollah’s decisions. This isn’t a balanced take. It brushes off Hezbollah’s role in Lebanon’s collapse and pretends they’re just victims. They’re not-they’re a big part of the problem. The person speaking clearly has a soft spot for Hezbollah or, at the very least, doesn’t hold it accountable for its role in Lebanon’s destruction. Here’s what stands out: Biased View: They focus entirely on external forces like Israel while glossing over Hezbollah’s actions that have directly hurt Lebanon. Buying the Resistance Narrative: They seem to echo Hezbollah’s propaganda, painting it as a victim and a defender of Lebanon, which conveniently ignores the harm it’s caused. Avoiding Accountability: There’s no mention of how Hezbollah has paralyzed the government, wrecked the economy, or dragged Lebanon into unnecessary wars. Ignoring Civilian Impact: They skip over the fact that Hezbollah’s actions endanger civilians by provoking conflicts and using residential areas for military purposes. This kind of perspective feels either deeply aligned with Hezbollah’s goals or deliberately blind to its flaws. It’s a dangerous mindset that enables the very behaviors tearing Lebanon apart.

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You people are amazingly dishonest. There Israeli soldiers killed in a targeted operation within Israel border and you blaming Israel for the war?😂 I mean she tells you “exactly Israel use of excessive force means they started the war” Here’s a news flash if you kill us, we see it as an act of war. If you attack us, we see it as an act of war. Either you’ll take responsibility for your side of the border or we will be forced to do it. This is not rocket science Well I’ve kept hearing you so I’m taking it back. Regardless to this quote the rest of the conversation is very reasonable. Probably should add that you are not the only ones who paying the price for the war but also Israelis. You don’t care for Israelis which is fine but than why do you complain that Israelis doesn’t deeply care about you!?

Great podcast. Thank you

Eloquent Horse 💩 . Bad history! Lebanon is colony of Iran. Failed state. Corrupted to the bone. 40% of the country are radicals. Take your country back take responsibility for your own actions. Stop blaming Israel or US or Europe for that matter.

Dr Bashar was my philosphy professor at AUB and hes simply wonderful <3

Great guests as usual , Dr bashar made it more special.

Wonderful discussion

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Great guests- as always

Israel hezballah war ? They are attacking civilians, it's israel vs Lebanon

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WOW it's teru Jesus Christ is Lord God is bless you 💗💕❤️🙏

Greater Israel soon, was always coming too

You have no right to choose for then.